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Criminal law LUHENDE CHARLES SINA V THE REPUBLIC

LUHENDE CHARLES SINA V THE REPUBLIC

The High Court of Tanzania granted a prisoner leave to appeal out of time, holding that delays caused by prison transfer and prison procedures amounted to good cause.

  • Extension of time
  • Appeals by prisoners
  • Delay in filing appeal
  • Extension-of-time
  • Criminal-appeals
  • Prisoners-rights
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Criminal law nzeyimana so zeno vs republic 2013 tzca 380 19 april 2013

nzeyimana so zeno vs republic 2013 tzca 380 19 april 2013

The High Court erred in law by relying on the State Attorney's statements without a counter-affidavit and by placing the burden on the appellant to secure an affidavit from prison officials; the delay was attributable to prison authorities, not the appellant, who had complied with the statutory requirement to give notice of intention to appeal.

  • Extension of time
  • Appeals by prisoners
  • Burden of proof for delay
  • Affidavit requirements
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