william c republique unie de tanzanie requete n 0162016 2018 afchpr 76 21 septembre 2018

william c republique unie de tanzanie requete n 0162016 2018 afchpr 76 21 septembre 2018

The Court found the respondent violated the applicant's right to a fair trial under Article 7(1)(c) of the African Charter by failing to provide legal assistance, not ensuring defence witnesses were heard, and convicting based on insufficient and contradictory evidence. The Court rejected the claim of violation of...

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Citation
william c republique unie de tanzanie requete n 0162016 2018 afchpr 76 21 septembre 2018
Parties
Applicant: Diocles William; Respondent: Republic of Tanzania
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
1 January 2018
Procedural Posture
Human Rights Application / Final Judgment
Outcome
partially allowed
Legal Topics
Fair Trial, Right to Defence, Legal Aid, Equality Before Law, Procedural Violations
Source Language
en
Human Rights Criminal Law Fair Trial Right to Defence Legal Aid Equality Before Law Procedural Violations

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Parties

Diocles William

Applicant

Republic of Tanzania

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Human Rights Application / Final Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the applicant's right to a fair trial was violated
  2. 2 Whether the applicant was denied legal assistance
  3. 3 Whether the applicant's witnesses were not heard

Ratio Decidendi

The Court found the respondent violated the applicant's right to a fair trial under Article 7(1)(c) of the African Charter by failing to provide legal assistance, not ensuring defence witnesses were heard, and convicting based on insufficient and contradictory evidence. The Court rejected the claim of violation of equality before the law, finding no concrete proof of incompatibility between Penal Code provisions and constitutional standards.

Court Disposition

partially allowed

Orders

  • Reopening of applicant's criminal trial in accordance with fair trial standards within six months, to be concluded within two years
  • Respondent to report to Court on implementation within two years