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Wrongful Convictions in Tanzania

Author(s) Neema Haule
Country Tanzania
Abstract Wrongful convictions in Tanzania are a serious issue that undermines the integrity of the criminal justice system and the fundamental rights of individuals. Despite legal safeguards, factors such as prosecutorial misconduct, police malpractice, judicial errors, and investigative failures contribute to miscarriages of justice. This paper explores the key causes of wrongful convictions, such as false testimonies, coerced confessions, misidentifications, and forged evidence, which lead to innocent individuals being convicted of crimes they did not commit.
The research focuses on the systemic issues within Tanzania's justice system, particularly faulty eyewitness identification, police misconduct, and forced confessions, often obtained through torture or duress. The study also reveals flaws in forensic practices and prosecutorial misconduct, including the improper handling of evidence and the failure to follow due process. These errors not only violate the right to a fair trial but also have profound psychological, social, and economic effects on the wrongfully convicted and their families.
Through a doctrinal approach, the research analyzes relevant legal frameworks, such as Tanzania’s Constitution, the Criminal Procedure Act, and the Evidence Act, alongside international human rights standards like the UDHR and ICCPR. By identifying gaps in these laws and practices, the paper advocates for reforms aimed at preventing wrongful convictions. These reforms include improvements in investigative procedures, better defense mechanisms for accused individuals, stricter oversight of law enforcement, and adherence to international human rights standards. The research emphasizes the importance of protecting human rights, particularly the right to a fair trial, to restore public trust in the criminal justice system.
Keywords Wrongful conviction, Tanzania, Human Rights, Judicial errors, Police misconduct, Torture
Field Sociology > Administration / Law / Management
Published In Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2024
Published On 2024-12-10
Cite This Wrongful Convictions in Tanzania - Neema Haule - IJFMR Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2024. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i06.32027
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i06.32027
Short DOI https://doi.org/g8vgkd
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