The Court System and Jurisdiction

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What you'll practise (50 questions)

1. The highest court of appeal in Zambia is the:
2. The Constitutional Court in Zambia was established under Article 127 of the Amended Constitution of:
3. The Constitutional Court has original and final jurisdiction to hear matters relating to the election of the President and:
4. The Court of Appeal was established under Article 130 of the Amended Zambian Constitution of:
5. The High Court in Zambia has original and unlimited jurisdiction. It is also known as the:
6. The Industrial Relations Court handles matters dealing with employee and employer relations. It is guided by the Employment Act of:
7. Local Courts hear civil cases that occur in their geographical areas, especially those to do with:
8. The principle of natural justice that states 'No one should be a judge in his or her own case' means:
9. The right to a speedy and public trial is important because 'justice delayed is':
10. The right to remain silent when questioned by police is known as the:
11. Protection against double jeopardy means an accused person cannot be tried again for an offence for which they have been:
12. Protection against Ex Post Facto Law means a person cannot be tried for an act that was not a crime at the time it was committed. This means laws cannot be:
13. The right to appeal allows a convicted person to appeal to a higher court if not satisfied with the decision of the:
14. The Legal Resources Foundation (LRF) promotes human rights by providing legal advice and litigation for:
15. The National Legal Aid Clinic for Women provides affordable legal aid to women and children from:
16. Pro bono legal service means free legal advice that every lawyer who is a member of LAZ is obliged to offer as part of:
17. Habeas Corpus is an order obtained from the courts requiring a person in detention to be brought before a:
18. The highest court of appeal in Zambia is the:
19. The adversary procedure in Zambian courts means the prosecution and defense treat each other as opponents but not as:
20. The Constitutional Court in Zambia was established under Article 127 of the Amended Constitution of:
21. Capital punishment is the death penalty. People who support it are called defenders, while those against it are called:
22. The Constitutional Court has original and final jurisdiction to hear matters relating to the election of the President and:
23. The Court of Appeal was established under Article 130 of the Amended Zambian Constitution of:
24. The Civil Procedure in a local court is generally informal because most people using the courts:
25. When a judge delivers the final ruling or verdict in a case, this is called:
26. The High Court in Zambia has original and unlimited jurisdiction. It is also known as the:
27. The Industrial Relations Court handles matters dealing with employee and employer relations. It is guided by the Employment Act of:
28. Mitigation is when the defendant gives reasons to the judge that may make the punishment less severe, also known as:
29. Local Courts hear civil cases that occur in their geographical areas, especially those to do with:
30. Retribution is a principle of sentencing that means:
31. The principle of natural justice that states 'No one should be a judge in his or her own case' means:
32. A deterrent sentence aims to prevent the offender or others from committing the same crime. This is based on the principle of:
33. The right to a speedy and public trial is important because 'justice delayed is':
34. A sentence meant to reform the offender to return to a decent life is called:
35. The right to remain silent when questioned by police is known as the:
36. Protection against double jeopardy means an accused person cannot be tried again for an offence for which they have been:
37. The Supreme Court of Zambia is the highest court of appeal. It has the authority to hear appeals from:
38. The Constitutional Court in Zambia was established under the 2016 Constitution. Its primary function is to:
39. The Industrial Relations Court in Zambia deals with disputes between employers and employees. Its decisions can be appealed to the:
40. Subordinate courts in Zambia include magistrate courts. These courts handle less serious criminal and civil cases. Above them is the:
41. Local courts in Zambia handle cases involving customary law. These courts are presided over by:
42. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in Zambia is responsible for prosecuting criminal cases. The DPP is appointed by the:
43. Legal aid is provided to individuals who cannot afford legal representation. In Zambia, legal aid is provided by the:
44. The Zambia Police Service is responsible for maintaining law and order, preventing crime, and protecting citizens. Its headquarters are in:
45. The Zambia Correctional Service is responsible for the custody and rehabilitation of prisoners. It is governed by the:
46. The Judicial Service Commission is responsible for the appointment, discipline, and removal of judges and magistrates. Its chairperson is the:
47. The concept of 'locus standi' means the right to bring a case to court. In Zambia, only a person whose rights have been violated can:
48. Small Claims Courts in Zambia handle civil disputes involving small amounts of money. These courts are designed to be:
49. The Court of Appeal in Zambia hears appeals from the High Court. It was established under the:
50. After arrest, a suspect must be brought before a court within 24 hours or as soon as reasonably possible. This right is protected by the:

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