British High Commissioner calls for rule of law to prevail in zambia

Mr. Thornton’s call for the respect of the rule of law follows the attack by suspected Patriotic Front (PF) cadres on United Party for National Development (UPND) leader Hakainde Hichilema’s entourage in Ndola last Saturday.

The attack by PF cadres is said to have taken place in full view of Police officer who are said to have restrained themselves from intervening.

But Mr. Thornton has told Qfm News that where violence take place in the country it should be properly punished.

He states that the prevalence of the rule of law in the country should be without incidents of violence taking place.