THE State has opposed an application by Brian Mundubile, Makebi Zulu and 16 others for constitutional bail, arguing that constitutional bail is criminal in nature and cannot be dealt with without the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) being joined as a party. Mundubile and 17 others applied for constitutional bail before the High Court, arguing that their continued detention without trial violates their constitutional rights. In the matter, the 18 petitioners, who are facing treason charges, have sued Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha over alleged violations of their constitutional rights while in custody. The petitioners have also cited Harrington Akushanga and Zambia Correctional Service Commissioner General Fredrick Chilukutu as the second and third respondents, respectively. The petitioners were arrested over allegations...