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Criminal law silvanus siwaloza 5 others vs republic 2024 tzhc 11 10 january 2024

silvanus siwaloza 5 others vs republic 2024 tzhc 11 10 january 2024

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The High Court nullified criminal proceedings for lack of required consent to prosecute a witchcraft-related offence, quashed convictions, and ordered release.

  • Jurisdiction
  • Witchcraft offences
  • Plea of guilty
  • Consent of attorney general
  • Appeal against conviction and sentence
  • Witchcraft-offences
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Criminal law 19890408 TZHC Dar es Salaam3

19890408 TZHC Dar es Salaam3

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TZHC

The conviction was unsafe as the plea of guilty was not unequivocal and the facts did not support the offence charged. Additionally, the required consent from the Attorney General was not obtained, rendering the trial invalid.

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  • Witchcraft offences
  • Plea of guilty
  • Consent of attorney general
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