The right to adequate housing : the need for its justiciability in the Zambian constitution.

Sikwibele, Kabukabu

The right to adequate housing : the need for its justiciability in the Zambian constitution.

Master Thesis

2013

Publisher

University of Cape Town

Department

Department of Public Law

Faculty

Faculty of Law

Abstract

Zambia's housing problems cannot be overstated. The current Constitution of Zambia does not recognise the right to adequate housing as a fundamental human right. It provides that the State shall endeavour to provide decent shelter for all but as a directive principle of state policy. In essence, as explicitly stated by the Constitution, the right to housing is not justiciable. This means that Zambians cannot approach any court, tribunal, administrative institution or entity to claim violation of the right to adequate housing. It is submitted that rights must be claimed if they are to be fully enjoyed. This thesis will discuss the importance and the need for a justiciable right to adequate housing in Zambia enshrined in the Constitution.

Description

Includes bibliographical references.

Keywords

Human Rights Law

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