Appointment and removal of judges and the assignments of files at Criminal Courts in Tanzania

Emanuel R. Alfred

doi:10.5771/2363-6262-2016-3-424

Contents
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- 309–310 Titelei/Inhaltsverzeichnis 309–310
- 311–311 Foreword Karima Ameziane Hartmut Hamann Arne Wulff Karima Ameziane Hartmut Hamann Arne Wulff 311–311
- 312–322 Appointment and removal of judges and assignment of files at Civil Courts in Kenya – current issues Naomi Gichuki Naomi Gichuki 312–322
- 323–330 Schedule of responsibilities and the assignment of files at Civil Courts in Tanzania Magdalena Sylister Magdalena Sylister 323–330
- 331–355 Schedule of Responsibilities and the Assignment of Files at Civil Courts in Uganda Edrine Wanyama Edrine Wanyama 331–355
- 356–362 La responsabilité des juges dans l’attribution et le traitement des dossiers dans les affaires civiles au sein des tribunaux congolais Sango Mukalay Adalbert Sango Mukalay Adalbert 356–362
- 363–371 L’exécution de jugements civils et sentences arbitrales en RDC: Défi et obstacles Stéphanie Nsomwe Musangie Stéphanie Nsomwe Musangie 363–371
- 372–391 Défis de la justice commerciale au Burundi: Cas des entreprises en difficultés Stanislas Makoroka Stanislas Makoroka 372–391
- 392–404 Enforcement of civil judgements – responsible law enforcement authorities, procedural obstacles and current issues in Uganda Elau Emmanuel Elau Emmanuel 392–404
- 405–423 L’exécution des jugements civils au Burundi: Incohérence normative, pratique à la limite de la légalité, ver dans le fruit. Dr. Aimé-Parfait Niyonkuru Dr. Aimé-Parfait Niyonkuru 405–423
- 424–432 Appointment and removal of judges and the assignments of files at Criminal Courts in Tanzania Emanuel R. Alfred Emanuel R. Alfred 424–432
- 433–452 L’indépendance du juge pénal au Burundi: Les défis actuels Ntahiraja Bernard Ntahiraja Bernard 433–452
- 453–460 Independence of criminal judges in Kenya – current issues Nabil M. Orina Nabil M. Orina 453–460
- 461–471 L’indépendance du juge pénal eu-égard aux cas actuels en République Démocratique du Congo Mushonga Mayembe Cyprien Mushonga Mayembe Cyprien 461–471
- 472–494 La Justice transitionnelle et l’invention d’une Justice Indépendante en RDC: Nécessité ou urgence? Adolphe Kilomba Sumaili Adolphe Kilomba Sumaili 472–494
- 495–503 The collaboration of investigative authorities in Kenya Hannah Wamuyu Kaguru Hannah Wamuyu Kaguru 495–503
- 504–523 The collaboration of investigative authorities in Uganda: Current issues in criminal matters Asiimwe Jackline Asiimwe Jackline 504–523
- 524–536 The collaboration of investigative authorities in Tanzania – current issues Nina Sokoine Nina Sokoine 524–536
- 537–550 Forth regional conference Nairobi, Kenya in Autumn 2016 about "Requirements for an independent and effective judiciary in Burundi, DR Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda – current problems in criminal and civil proceedings". 537–550
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KAS African Law Study Library , page 424 - 432

Appointment and removal of judges and the assignments of files at Criminal Courts in Tanzania

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Emanuel R. Alfred

DOI
- doi.org/10.5771/2363-6262-2016-3-424
- ISSN online: 2363-6262
Abstract

This paper explored the Judiciary as one of the organ of the state and looked on the appointment and removal of judges and the assignments of files at criminal courts in Tanzania. Judiciary is among the three organs of the state together with the executive arm of the state vested with executive powers as well as the Parliament vested with legislative and supervisory powers over public affairs. The Judiciary consists of four tiers which all together forms a court system in Tanzania. These includes the Court of Appeal, the High Court of Tanzania mainland and Zanzibar, Magistrates Courts (Resident Magistrates Courts and District Courts) and Primary Courts. In this paper it has found that, the process of appointing judges and removal are well codified under the Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania [cap 2 R.E 2002] as well as Judiciary Administration Act of 2011. The procedures are not exhaustive to guarantee the independence of Judiciary in the Country. For instance, Chief Justice, Justice of Appeal and Judges of the High Court are all appointed by the executive arm of the state -the President. Also, the Chief Justice in Tanzania has no security of tenure, he can be removed at any time by the President. It has further found that, the Judiciary has adopted the five years strategy for 2015/2016-2019/2020 to reform the court system and improve service delivery. Taking into account this strategy the High Court of Tanzania adopted the High Court Proceeding Rules to fast track hearings and make sure that the assigned files are completed within 60 days. These reforms will improve court services, fast track court proceedings, as well as improve on how court staffers treat customers/clients. However, ensuring independence and impartiality in the execution of justice should reaming the key objectives to be observed by the courts in these reforms.
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