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Criminal law francis julius matiko vs the republic 2023 tzhc 23848 21 december 2023

francis julius matiko vs the republic 2023 tzhc 23848 21 december 2023

The High Court allowed an appeal against a conviction for grave sexual abuse, finding the prosecution failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt.

  • Grave sexual abuse
  • Unsworn testimony
  • Standard of proof
  • Child witness
  • Corroboration
  • Oath requirements
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Criminal law 20131202 TZCA Mwanza

20131202 TZCA Mwanza

The Court of Appeal quashed a rape conviction after finding the child witnesses were taken on oath without the inquiry required by section 127(2) of the Evidence Act.

  • Rape
  • Child witness
  • Oath requirements
  • Corroboration
  • Hearsay
  • Retrial
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