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Given the credible evidence of threats and intimidation against prosecution witnesses, their close relationship to the respondents, and the existence of a criminal syndicate, the court finds it necessary and lawful to grant protection measures under section 188 of the Criminal Procedure Act to ensure the safety of witnesses and the integrity of the trial.
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The court held that concealment of witness identities and related materials is necessary, justifiable, and does not violate fair hearing principles, given the threats to witnesses and the statutory provisions allowing such protection.
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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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The High Court granted witness-protection orders in a terrorism-related matter, allowing pseudonyms, redactions, and in camera proceedings, but refused video testimony at this stage.
Ex parte ruling granting witness-protection orders in a terrorism-related criminal case, including non-disclosure of witness identities, whereabouts, statements, and related documents.
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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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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