57. The High Court has unlimited and original jurisdiction to hear and determine any civil or criminal proceedings under any law and such jurisdiction and powers as may be conferred on it by the Constitution or any other law. This, however, excludes proceedings in which the Industrial Relations Court under the Industrial and Labour Relations Act, Chapter 269 of the Laws of Zambia, has exclusive jurisdiction. 58. The High Court determines appeals from the lower courts and aggrieved parties may appeal from this Court to the Supreme Court. 59. The Industrial Relations Court is provided for under Article 91 of the Constitution and is established by Section 84 of the Industrial and Labour Relations Act, Chapter 269 of the Laws of Zambia. This Court consists of a Chairman, Deputy Chairpersons, all of whom are appointed by the President on the advice of the Judicial Service Commission. Four other members are appointed by the Ministry of Labour and Social Services to serve on the Industrial Relations Court. 60. The Chairman and Deputy Chairman should be persons who hold or have held high judicial office or have practiced as advocates for a minimum period of ten (10) years. 61. The Industrial Relations Court has exclusive jurisdiction in labour related matters. It has the jurisdiction to: a) Examine and approve collective agreements; b) Inquire into and make awards and decisions in collective disputes; 42

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