priscus kimario vs republic 2015 tzca 13 25 february 2015
The conviction was quashed due to material procedural irregularities: non-compliance with section 34B of the Evidence Act in admitting the victim's statement, non-compliance with section 240(3) of the Criminal Procedure Act regarding the PF3, and failure to record reasons for change of magistrate as required by section 214(1) of the Criminal Procedure Act.
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- Rape
- Admissibility of evidence
- Procedure for written statements
- Change of trial magistrate
- Standard of proof