THE Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has asked the Constitutional Court to join it to the proceedings in a matter in which Matero PF MP Miles Sampa is challenging the Mopani deal as amicus curiae. Amicus Curiae (Latin for “friend of the court”) refers to a person or organisation that is not a party to a case but offers legal expertise, information, or advice to assist the court in making a decision. LAZ has told the court that its participation will assist it in determining the procedural and substantive Constitutional issues raised. According to the notice of motion to join as Amicus Curiae filed by Messrs. Joseph Chirwa & Company, the Association stated that it should be permitted to make...
