amos robare james vs republic 2021 tzca 130 23 april 2021
The District Court lacked jurisdiction to try the appellant, a child, as required by the Law of the Child Act, 2009; absence of a Social Welfare Officer further rendered the proceedings a nullity; all proceedings and sentences are quashed and set aside; appellant is to be released immediately.
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- Jurisdiction
- Trial of children
- Nullity of proceedings
- Unlawful imprisonment