THE Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) says it is concerned over the continued disregard of citizens’ human rights by the Zambia Police Service in the manner in which suspects are treated while in custody. LAZ has also cautioned citizens to resist the temptation of taking matters into their own hands once suspects are apprehended, citing the case of a 22-year-old man who recently died in Central Province. In a statement issued, Thursday, LAZ president Lungisani Zulu said the Association had also noted the growing trend of citizens taking the law into their own hands. “The Law Associations of Zambia (LAZ) has noted with concern, the continued disregard of citizens’ human rights by the State through Zambia Police Service in the...
