THE Commonwealth Lawyers Association says it is concerned by reports of post-election activities in Zambia, raising issues of judicial independence and the safety of lawyers. CLA says reports that lawyers seeking to file election petitions, have left Zambia because of concerns for their personal safety. According to a statement on the post-election situation in Zambia, Tuesday, CLA said the deployment of the army during elections, and the killing of former cabinet minister Mutotwe Kafwaya undermined the rule of law. “The Commonwealth Lawyers Association is deeply concerned by reports of post-election developments in Zambia that raise serious issues concerning access to justice, judicial independence and the safety of lawyers. The CLA’s constitutional mandate is to promote the rule of law throughout...