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Introduction. Pre-colonial Period Administration of justice during this time depended heavily on the social economic and political organization of the society in Tanganyika. Two systems of administration of justice namely; The Centralized and the Non-Centralized systems could be identified at the time. The Centralized Systems was applicable to societies with chiefs who played both roles of adjudicators and that of governors. In the Non-Centralized systems the entire community took part in the adjudication of disputes. However in both systems there were no formalization of procedure in adjudication, the customs of the respective societies prevailed in the process. Colonial Period The German Colonial Period. The Land currently covering Tanzania Main Land, was then included in what was called the German East Africa, it was subjected to the German Colonial Rule from 1886 up to the end of the First Ward War, 1918. During this Germany Colonial Rule the Administration of Justi...

"Fiat Justitia Ruat Caelum" Cases on Constitutional and Administrative Laws in Tanzania By: Reuben Paul List of analysed Cases: (1) Cotwu (T)-Ottu Union and Another. v. Hon. Iddi Simba, Minister of Industries and Trade and 7 Others High Court (Katiti, J.): May 25, 2000 Miscellaneous Civil Cause No. 100 of 1999  (2) Director of Public Prosecutions v. Daudi Pete Court of Appeal (Nyalali C.J., Makame and Ramadhani JJ.A.): Criminal Appeal No. 28 of 1990 May 16, 1991 (3) Hamisi Masisi and Others v. Republic High Court, Miscellaneous Criminal Cause No. 54 of 1978 (4) Julius Ishengoma Francis Ndyanabo v. Attorney General Court of Appeal, Civil Appeal No. 64 of 20 (5) Kukutia Ole Pumbun and Another v. Attorney General and Another Court of Appeal: July 23 , 1993 Civil Appeal No. 32 of 1992 (6) Lausa Alfan Salum and 106 Others v. Minister for Lands, Housing and Urban Development Court of Appeal: November 9, 1994 Civil Appeal No. 15 of 1994 (7) Attorney General v. Lohay Akonaa...

A Criminal law serves several purposes and benefits society in the following ways: Maintaining order . Criminal law provides predictability, letting people know what to expect from others. Without criminal law, there would be chaos and uncertainty. Resolving disputes . The law makes it possible to resolve conflicts and disputes between quarreling citizens. It provides a peaceful, orderly way to handle grievances. Protecting individuals and property . Criminal law protects citizens from criminals who would inflict physical harm on others or take their worldly goods. Because of the importance of property in capitalist America, many criminal laws are intended to punish those who steal. Providing for smooth functioning of society . Criminal law enables the government to collect taxes, control pollution, and accomplish other socially beneficial tasks. Safeguarding civil liberties. Criminal law protects individual rights.

January 1, 1985 at 12:25 am · Filed under Issue 20, Politics Introduction The latest constitutional reforms in Tanzania, which were adopted by the National Assembly in Dodoma in October, 1984, have been seen as a step towards the consolidation of democracy and the building of socialism in Tanzania. In order to appreciate the various major changes which have been introduced, it is proper to look at the political and legal background of this constitutional process, which marks a big historical milestone in the history of Tanzania. Post-independence constitutional structures have largely responded to the political evolution which the nation has gone through since 1961. These are best illustrated by the 1962 Republic of Tanzania Constitution and the 1965 Interim Constitution, which formalised the United Republic of Tanzania following the 1964 Act of Union with Zanzibar. In the aftermath of the merger of the political parties in Tanzania mainland and Zanzibar, which led eventually to the...