and an officer in each district has been assigned to deal with rural registration. 29. Further, the Zambia Law Development Commission, in its review process, has considered the Births and Deaths Registration Act. Particular attention was given to provisions that relate to financial obstacles for late registration of births. 30. Furthermore, among the proposals being considered in the constitution review process is one on birth registration. In this regard, the draft Constitution provides in Article 55(5) (a) for every child’s right to a name and a nationality from birth and to have the birth registered. 13