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Given the credible threat to prosecution witnesses and their families, as evidenced by prior violence and ongoing attempts to identify and intimidate witnesses, and in accordance with statutory provisions, the court is justified in granting non-disclosure and protection orders to ensure witness safety and the integrity of the trial.
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Given the seriousness of the charges, the threats to witnesses, and the legal framework supporting witness protection, the court found it necessary to grant non-disclosure of witness identity and related documents, and to conduct committal proceedings in camera, limited to the committal stage. Further protection measures for the trial stage should be sought before the trial judge.
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The High Court convicted Ayoub S/O Said @ Maulid of attempting to commit a terrorist act by trying to join Al-Shabaab Al Islaamiya, and sentenced him to 18 years.
Given the seriousness of the terrorism charges, credible threats to witnesses, and the statutory authority under Tanzanian law, the court is empowered and obligated to grant protection measures for prosecution witnesses, including non-disclosure of identity, non-disclosure of statements/documents, and testimony via video conference, to ensure their safety and the integrity of the proceedings.
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The court found that the nature of the terrorism offence, ongoing threats to witnesses, and the existence of statutory provisions and persuasive precedents justify granting comprehensive witness protection orders, including video testimony and non-disclosure of witness identity and statements.
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Given the seriousness of the terrorism charges, credible threats to witness safety, and the legal framework permitting such measures, the court finds it just and necessary to grant the requested witness protection orders to ensure the safety of witnesses and the integrity of the proceedings.
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The High Court granted the DPP’s ex parte application for witness protection in a terrorism-related case, ordering non-disclosure of witness identities and related materials.
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