Chapter 7 provides some major law and policy recommendations, arguing that Zambia should consider introducing techniques such as shifting the burden of proof from the prosecution to the accused, and lowering the standard of proof from beyond reasonable doubt to the preponderance of probability in criminal law cases of corruption. Constitutional issues that could possibly arise from the implementation of such proposals are examined, and proposals are spelt out to counter such issues.
The law and information presented in this book are stated on the basis of materials available to me as at 5 May 2007. However, the interpretations and conclusions expressed in the book are entirely mine. They do not represent the views of the World Bank, its Executive Directors or the countries they represent.
Kenneth Kaoma Mwenda Washington DC