Children’s Code Act – Undikumbukire Project Zambia

Child Justice Week: A Big Step for Child Justice in Zambia!

Something exciting happened on October 9th, 2025, at the Government Complex in Lusaka. The Judiciary officially launched the 2025 Child Justice Week (set for 13th–17th October) and the long-awaited Institutional Frameworks for Child Justice. The event, themed “Empowering Children and Communities: Enhancing Participation, Prevention and Restorative Reintegration in Child Justice,” brought together a wide range […]

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New Discussion Paper on Child Justice Alert! 📢

Children encounter the justice system in various ways whether as victims, witnesses, or when in conflict with the law. The Children’s Code Act was enacted to consolidate all child related laws and domesticate key international legal provisions, ensuring better protection of children’s rights. However, despite being a progressive law, challenges remain in its implementation. This