20130504 TZCA Tabora

20130504 TZCA Tabora

Once a prisoner gives notice of intention to appeal within the statutory period, delays caused by prison authorities in processing the appeal cannot be attributed to the prisoner, and the prisoner cannot be penalized for such delays.

Citation
20130504 TZCA Tabora
Parties
Appellant: Sostenes s/o Nyazagiro @ Nyaruchashi; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZCA
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
4 May 2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal From High Court Dismissal of Application for Extension of Time
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Notice of Appeal, Prisoners' Rights, Procedural Default
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Appellate Procedure Extension of Time Notice of Appeal Prisoners' Rights Procedural Default

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Parties

Sostenes s/o Nyazagiro @ Nyaruchashi

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal From High Court Dismissal of Application for Extension of Time

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a prisoner appellant is responsible for delays caused by prison authorities in processing appeals
  2. 2 Whether the appellant fulfilled the legal requirement to give notice of intention to appeal within statutory time

Ratio Decidendi

Once a prisoner gives notice of intention to appeal within the statutory period, delays caused by prison authorities in processing the appeal cannot be attributed to the prisoner, and the prisoner cannot be penalized for such delays.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • Appellant to file notice of appeal within ten days of judgment delivery
  • Appellant to file appeal in the High Court within forty-five days