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Criminal law THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS VS THEOBALD TLUWAY

THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS VS THEOBALD TLUWAY

The prosecution evidence was credible, consistent, and proved beyond reasonable doubt that the respondents forcefully took and slaughtered four bulls belonging to PW1. Contradictions in evidence were immaterial, and corroboration of relatives' evidence was not mandatory in the circumstances. The trial court erred in acquitting the respondents.

  • Stealing of animals
  • Standard of proof
  • Corroboration of evidence
  • Contradictory evidence
  • Identification evidence
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Criminal law julius juma others vs republic 2017 tzhc 2167 24 may 2017

julius juma others vs republic 2017 tzhc 2167 24 may 2017

The prosecution failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt as it was not established how many cattle were seized compared to the number stated by prosecution witnesses, and the key grazing man witness was not called.

  • Stealing of animals
  • Criminal procedure
  • Standard of proof
  • Right to call witnesses
  • Hearsay evidence
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