defamation by a Clinical Officer who allegedly caused a mother to give birth outside the hospital because there were no gloves. (iii) The third case where legal aid was granted is a matter in which the Zambia Air Force Commander has sued The Guardian Weekly for defamation over a case in which he is alleged to have been sexually abusing female officers. The Air Force Commander has since been relieved of his duties by the Republican President. A new committee that decides on the awarding of legal aid was chosen after the mandate of the first one expired. After looking at the criteria that was used to award legal aid, the new committee decided to revisit the current criteria with a view of strengthening it. The committee is still submitting its input and a final agreement will be arrived at the next meeting scheduled in the next financial year. Annual Report 2006 43