Written questions

Zambia: Elections

Lords · Question HL1032 · Tabled 16 Jun 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 23 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Lord Roberts of Llandudno

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the structural integrity of the electoral process and the equal political rights of citizens in Zambia in view of the forthcoming presidential election on 13 August 2026.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington, 23 Jun 2026

The Government continues to engage closely with Zambia as a valued partner and to monitor the electoral environment ahead of the presidential election on 13 August 2026. We engage regularly with the Government of Zambia and other stakeholders to encourage...