Parliament urged to pass consumer law

Consumer protection laws were designed under United Nations guidelines to shield consumers against injustice and abuse.

Handing over the petition to Parliament, CCZ executive director Rosemary Siyachitema said existing consumer laws were weak and unclear.
“We are demanding that the Government approves the Consumer Protection Law into a Parliamentary Act because consumers are suffering under the weak consumer laws such as Small Claims Act and Consumer Contract Act,” she said.

Mrs Siyachitema said there was no reason for government to continue delaying enactment of the law.
“CCZ is now calling for the government to fast track the placement of this law into process since we signed for human rights under UN guidelines and the majority has accepted the new constitution which also addresses the issue of consumer rights comprehensively,” she said.

Receiving the petition, deputy clerk of Parliament, Mr Kennedy Chokuda said he hoped the issue will receive urgent attention. – New Ziana.