Zambian judge rebukes state in key bail ruling

A judgment by Zambia’s High Court, and the state’s response to it, are important because they show the growing struggle in that country about adherence to the rule of law, according to Carmel Rickard. In her latest A Matter of Justice column on the Legalbrief site, she looks at the court’s decision in the case of a high profile lawyer and prominent political figure who was held without bail, despite two court orders, and she explains what has happened in its wake.

A Matter of Justice

Zambia judgment

ICJ and Palu statement

Commonwealth lawyers statement

Zambia Catholic Bishops statement