The Speaker of the National Assembly of Zambia the Right Honourable Ms. Nelly B. K Mutti, SC, MP, has expressed concern at the rise in crimes committed by children in Zambia and has called upon all parents to exercise responsibility by imparting good morals.

Speaking when she graced the ceremonial opening of the criminal session for the High Court in Mongu, Western Province, Speaker Mutti said that there was need to urgently reform the current legal framework dealing with child offenders in order to effectively deal with the issue.