DNA TESTS BEFORE MAINTENANCE : PARLY PETITIONED

A Kadoma resident has petitioned Parliament to amend the Maintenance Act, arguing that men should not face criminal penalties for defaulting on child support without verified proof of paternity. Dr Believe Guta, a litigation specialist, submitted the petition to the Speaker of Parliament on 8 July. In it, he calls for changes to Section 23 of the Maintenance Act [Chapter 5:09], which currently