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Magistrate Kafunda performed his duties fearlessly – Prof Ndulo

Magistrate Kafunda performed his duties fearlessly – Prof Ndulo
By Mwala Kalaluka
Wed 18 Nov. 2009, 04:01 CAT

UNITED States University of Cornell-based Zambian Professor of Law, Muna Ndulo, has noted that Post news editor Chansa Kabwela’s acquittal in her ‘pornography’ case is a triumph for the rule of law and justice.

Commenting on Lusaka chief resident magistrate Charles Kafunda’s dismissal of charges against Kabwela on Monday, Prof Ndulo yesterday said magistrate Kafunda performed his duties fearlessly and impartially and adhered to the law despite the international and national publicity that surrounded the case.

“To sustain a democracy in the modern world, a country needs an independent, impartial, and honest judiciary. Magistrate Kafunda’s actions prove that our dream for a democratic society in Zambia underpinned an independent judiciary need not be deferred,” Prof Ndulo said.

He said he was glad that Kabwela had been acquitted.

“He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from opposition; for if he violates this duty, he establishes a precedent that will reach himself,” Prof Ndulo quoted notable intellectual Paine.
He said justice had prevailed.

“I am deeply gratified by the court’s judgment. Zambia should now put this behind it and advance to face the challenges that stand in the way of a better life for all our people,” said Prof Ndulo.

Kabwela was charged with one count of circulating obscene materials or things tending to corrupt public morals.

Labels: CHANSA KABWELA, CHARLES KAFUNDA, LAZ, MUNA NDULO

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