A Critical Examination of the law in Zambia on the Non Consensual Distribution of Intimate Content: Drawing lessons from South Africa

Abstract

This thesis was premised on the non-consensual distribution of intimate content: Drawing lessons from South Africa. The study focused on the laws in Zambia which provide for non-consensual distribution of intimate content and the protection of victims of this crime. The purpose of this research was to ascertain how victims can seek redress and if the law adequately protects the victims in Zambia. The methodology of this research was as follows; this research was a qualitative mode of research as data was collected from both primary and secondary sources which include, legislation, local and foreign, textbooks, journal articles, internet sources and text books. The design of this research was an evaluative approach drawing comparative insights from South African legislation as to the effectiveness of the subject matter. The data collected was secondary data such as case law, legislation, journals, articles, newsletters and scholarly writings published from works of notable authors on the said topic analysed using narrative data analysis. The major findings of the research were that Zambia does not have laws that protect victims of the non-consensual distribution of intimate content. And as such, it has been very easy to abuse this power because the law that governs the non-consensual distribution of intimate content is weak when it comes to the protection of the victims. This has resulted in law case reports and injustice for the victim