THE Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) says presiding officers in the National Assembly should ensure that they do not deprive citizens of representation while trying to maintain order in the House. And LAZ has urged government to superintend over a constitution reform agenda which is free from political contestation. Speaking when he featured on Diamond TV’s Costa programme, Sunday, LAZ president Lungisani Zulu said presiding officers should maintain a balance between maintaining order and ensuring representation. He emphasised that members of parliament not only enact laws but also hold the government accountable. “We are alive to the various happenings in Parliament. We know that the Speakers have the mandate to ensure that there’s order, that business in the House is...

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