19710730 TZCA Dar es Salaam 2

19710730 TZCA Dar es Salaam 2

The appellant, a prison warder, intentionally aided a prisoner's escape by unlocking his restraints and leaving with him, as established by consistent witness testimony; his actions constituted a breach of duty and warranted a more severe sentence.

Citation
19710730 TZCA Dar es Salaam 2
Parties
Appellant: Arichrd s/o Makayango; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZCA
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
30 July 1971
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
appeal allowed in part, sentence increased
Legal Topics
Aiding Escape, Prison Offences, Sentencing
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Aiding Escape Prison Offences Sentencing

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Parties

Arichrd s/o Makayango

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant aided a prisoner to escape in contravention of section 117(1) of the Penal Code
  2. 2 Whether the sentence imposed by the trial court was appropriate

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant, a prison warder, intentionally aided a prisoner's escape by unlocking his restraints and leaving with him, as established by consistent witness testimony; his actions constituted a breach of duty and warranted a more severe sentence.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part, sentence increased

Orders

  • Conviction upheld
  • Original sentence of two years imprisonment set aside