19770516 TZHC Tabora

Convictions are void due to procedural irregularity; appellants were not informed of their right to recall witnesses after alteration of charge.

Citation: 19770516 TZHC Tabora
Parties: Appellant: Zuberi Rubengera; Appellant: Thomas Godyo; Respondent: The Republic
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 16 May 1977
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome: convictions and sentences set aside; appellants to be released unless held on other lawful charges
Legal Topics: Grievous Harm, Procedural Irregularity, Alteration of Charge, Right to Recall Witnesses
Source Language: English

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Zuberi Rubengera

Appellant

Thomas Godyo

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

1 Whether failure to inform appellants of their right to recall witnesses after alteration of charge invalidates conviction
2 Whether evidence supports conviction for grievous harm

Convictions are void due to procedural irregularity; appellants were not informed of their right to recall witnesses after alteration of charge.

convictions and sentences set aside; appellants to be released unless held on other lawful charges

Both appellants to be released from prison forthwith unless held on other lawful charges