Date Type 03/08/2015 JAL 04/08/2015 AL Case No Country Mandate(s) ZMB 2/2015 Zambia Cultural Rights; Freedom of expression; CHN 7/2015 Freedom of China (People's expression; Republic of) Summary of the allegation transmitted Reply Alleged arrest and prosecution of a musician and singer for having released a song critical of the President of the ruling party. According to the information received, on 8 June 2015, Mr. Chama Fumba, aka Pilato (Pilate), a 31-year-old musician, was arrested for a song in which he is said to have ridiculed the President and the ruling party. He was subsequently detained and denied police bond, despite the request from his lawyers that he be released pending trial. On 9 June, Mr. Fumba appeared before the Chief Resident Magistrate at Lusaka on charges of “conduct likely to cause a breach of the public peace”, contrary to Section 178 (f) of the Penal Code of Zambia. Mr. Fumba pleaded not guilty and was granted release pending trial on bail. His trial was initially set for 24 June 2015, but later adjourned until 13 July 2015, reportedly because the prosecutor had no witnesses. On 13 July, the director of the Public Prosecution entered a Nolle Prosequi and the case against Mr. Fumba was discontinued. It is alleged that the arrest of Mr. Fumba might be linked with the upcoming presidential electoral campaign for 2016. Alleged restrictions on the right to freedom of expression in provisions of the draft Cybersecurity Law in the People’s Republic of China. According to the information received, this draft legislation contains a number of problematic provisions, which appear to unduly restrict access to internet communication in China. These include curbing users’ anonymity rights, granting authorities broad powers in response to national threats, rigorous monitoring and oversight of private networks, and stipulating that data must be stored in China. Concern is expressed that these provisions in the draft legislation appear to limit the right to freedom of expression in China. A/HRC/31/79 65