THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT
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This section says the Act may be cited as the Criminal Procedure Act. This section defines key terms used in the Act, including age categories, courts, police roles, prosecutors, plea agreement/bargaining, and offence types. This section mostly excludes primary courts, primary court magistrates, and certain appellate/revisional/supervisory court functions from the Act, but it also creates specific exceptions and powers. Offences under the Penal Code, and generally under other laws, must be handled under this Act, unless the other law sets a different rule for investigation, trial, or other handling. This section says the Act’s overriding objective is to achieve just, quick, proportionate, and affordable determination of matters, and courts must try to apply that objective when using the Act or interpreting it.
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PART X
- 401 Verify source ↗
(1) Subject to subsection (2), no appeal under section 400
AI-assisted research summary: Appeals under section 400 must be started by the Director of Public Prosecutions, or someone acting under his instructions, by giving notice within 30 days and lodging a petition within 45 days, subject to subsection (2).
401.–(1) Subject to subsection (2), no appeal under section 400 shall be entertained unless the Director of Public Prosecutions or a person acting under his instructions- (a) has given notice of his intention to appeal to the subordinate court within thirty days of the acquittal, finding, sentence or order against which he wishes to appeal and the notice of appeal shall institute the appeal; and (b) has lodged his petition of appeal within forty five days from the date of such acquittal, finding, sentence or order; save that in computing the said period of forty five days the time requisite for obtaining a copy of the proceedings, judgment or order appealed against or of the record of proceedings in the case shall be excluded. (2) The High Court may, for good cause, admit an appeal notwithstanding that the periods of limitation prescribed in this section have elapsed. [ s. 379] - 402 Verify source ↗
(1) Every appeal under section 400 shall be made in
AI-assisted research summary: An appeal under section 400 must be filed as a written petition by the Director of Public Prosecutions, with supporting court documents unless the High Court directs otherwise.
402.–(1) Every appeal under section 400 shall be made in the form of a petition in writing presented by the Director of Public Prosecutions and shall, unless the High Court otherwise directs, be accompanied by a copy of the proceedings, judgment or order appealed against. (2) The petition shall contain particulars of the matters of law or fact in regard to which the subordinate court appealed from is alleged to have erred. [ s. 380] 253 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023] Notice of time and place of hearing Act No. 9 of 2002 Sch. Director of Public Prosecutions may address court - 403 Verify source ↗
(1) Where a petition of appeal is lodged with the High
AI-assisted research summary: If an appeal petition is lodged, the High Court must notify the respondent or the respondent’s advocate and include the hearing time, place, and relevant documents. If the respondent cannot be found, notice is published in a newspaper three times and the court may continue without the respondent.
403.–(1) Where a petition of appeal is lodged with the High Court in accordance with the provisions of section 402 the High Court shall cause notice to be given to the respondent or to his advocate, and every such notice shall state the time and place at which the appeal will be heard and shall be accompanied by a copy of the petition of appeal and a copy of the proceedings, judgment or order appealed against. (2) Where notice of time and place of hearing cannot be served on the respondent because he cannot be found through the address obtained by the court under sections 245 and 293 the notice shall be brought to his attention through publication in a newspaper three times, and at the end of that service the court shall proceed with the appeal in the absence of the respondent. [ s. 381] - 404 Verify source ↗
At the hearing of an appeal under section 400 the Director
AI-assisted research summary: On an appeal hearing under section 400, the Director of Public Prosecutions and the respondent (or the respondent’s advocate) may address the court, and the court may decide the appeal and make related orders.
404. At the hearing of an appeal under section 400 the Director of Public Prosecutions may address the court in support of the particulars set out in the petition of appeal and the respondent or his advocate may then address the court and thereafter the court may invite the Director of Public Prosecutions to reply upon any matter of law or fact raised by the respondent or his advocate and the court may then, if it considers there is no sufficient ground for interfering, dismiss the appeal or may- (a) in an appeal from acquittal- (i) reverse the finding, convict the respondent of the offence with which he could have been convicted by the subordinate court, and either proceed to sentence him or remit the case to the subordinate court for passing the sentence; (ii) order the respondent to be tried by a court of competent jurisdiction; or (iii) direct the subordinate court to hold committal proceedings; (b) in an appeal against sentence, increase or reduce the sentence or alter the nature of the sentence; or 254 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023] Non-attendance of parties Act No. 3 of 2011 s. 23 (c) in an appeal from any other order, alter or reverse such order and, in any case, may make any amendment or any consequential or incidental order that may appear just and proper. [ s. 382] - 405 Verify source ↗
(1) Where, on the day fixed for the hearing of an appeal
AI-assisted research summary: If the appellant or their advocate does not appear at an appeal hearing, the High Court may dismiss the appeal, hear it without them, adjourn it, or later re-admit it if sufficient cause is shown.
405.–(1) Where, on the day fixed for the hearing of an appeal under sections 387 and 400 or any other date on which the hearing may be adjourned, the appellant or his advocate as the case may be, does not appear when the appeal is called on for hearing, the High Court may make an order that the appeal be dismissed. (2) Where the appellant or his advocate as the case may be, on an appeal brought under sections 387 and 400 does not appear and the High Court is satisfied that the respondent or his advocates as the case may be was duly served with the notice of hearing, the High Court may proceed to hear the appeal ex-parte or may adjourn the hearing to another date and give notice thereof to the respondent. (3) Where an appeal is dismissed under subsection (1), the appellant or his advocate, as the case may be, may apply to the court for re-admission of the appeal and, where he satisfies the court that he was prevented by any sufficient cause from appearing when the appeal was called on for hearing, the court may re-admit the appeal. (4) Where at the hearing of an appeal the respondent does not appear personally, the High Court may make an order requiring the personal attendance of the respondent and, if the respondent fails to comply with such order, may issue a warrant for the arrest and production of the respondent before the High Court on a date and time specified in the warrant. [ s. 383] Further evidence - 406 Verify source ↗
(1) In dealing with an appeal under section 400 the High
AI-assisted research summary: In an appeal under section 400, the High Court may take additional evidence itself or direct a subordinate court to take it, but it must record reasons if it thinks the evidence is necessary.
406.–(1) In dealing with an appeal under section 400 the High Court, if it thinks additional evidence is necessary, shall record its reasons and may either take such evidence itself or direct it to be taken by a subordinate court. 255 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023] Number of judges on appeal by Director of Public Prosecutions Withdrawal of appeal by Director of Public Prosecutions Act No. 9 of 2002 Sch. (2) Where the additional evidence is taken by a subordinate court that court shall certify the evidence to the High Court which shall thereupon proceed to dispose of the appeal. (3) Additional evidence shall not be taken under this subsection save in the presence of the respondent or his advocate and such evidence shall be taken as if it were evidence taken at a trial before a subordinate court. [ s. 384] - 407 Verify source ↗
The provisions of section 391 shall apply to appeals under
AI-assisted research summary: Section 391 applies to appeals under section 400.
407. The provisions of section 391 shall apply to appeals under section 400. [ s. 385] - 408 Verify source ↗
(1) The Director of Public Prosecutions may, at any time
AI-assisted research summary: The Director of Public Prosecutions may withdraw an appeal before the hearing by written notice to the Registrar, and the appeal is then marked withdrawn.
408.–(1) The Director of Public Prosecutions may, at any time before the hearing, withdraw an appeal by a written notice to the Registrar, and upon that notice being given, the appeal shall be marked withdrawn. (2) Where an appeal is withdrawn, the Registrar shall forthwith notify the respondent and the subordinate court in which that case originated. (3) An appeal withdrawn under subsection (2), may be restored by leave of the court on the application by the Director of Public Prosecutions if the court is satisfied there are sufficient reasons that the appeal be heard. [ s. 386] Abatement of appeal on death of respondent Act No. 9 of 2002 Sch. - 409 Verify source ↗
Every appeal under section 400 shall abate on the death
AI-assisted research summary: An appeal under section 400 ends if the respondent dies.
409. Every appeal under section 400 shall abate on the death of the respondent. [ s. 386A] PART XI SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS (a) Irregular Proceedings Proceedings in wrong place 410. No finding, sentence or order of any criminal court shall be set aside merely on the ground that the inquiry, trial or 256 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023] Finding or sentence, when reversible by reason of error or omission in charge or other proceedings Distress not illegal nor distrainer trespasser for defect or want of form in proceedings Power to issue directions of nature of habeas corpus other proceeding in the course of which it was arrived at or passed, took place in a wrong region, district or other local area, unless it appears that such error has in fact occasioned a failure of justice. [ s. 387]
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PART XI
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Subject to the provisions of section 410, no finding
AI-assisted research summary: On appeal or revision, a court generally must not overturn or change a finding, sentence, or order because of procedural errors or irregularities, unless those defects caused a failure of justice.
411. Subject to the provisions of section 410, no finding sentence or order made or passed by a court of competent jurisdiction shall be reversed or altered on appeal or revision on account of any error, omission or irregularity in the complaint, summons, warrant, charge, proclamation, order, judgment or in any inquiry or other proceedings under this Act; save that where on appeal or revision, the court is satisfied that such error, omission or irregularity has in fact occasioned a failure of justice, the court may order a retrial or make such other order as it may consider just and equitable. [ s. 388] 412. No distress made under this Act shall be deemed unlawful, nor shall a person making it be deemed a trespasser on account of any defect or want of form in the summons, conviction, warrant of distress or other proceeding relating thereto. [ s. 389] (b) Directions in the Nature of Habeas Corpus and Writs - 413 Verify source ↗
(1) The High Court may, whenever it thinks fit, direct
AI-assisted research summary: The High Court may, when it thinks fit, order persons or prisoners to be brought before it, released, examined, moved between custody, or produced for related proceedings, and may make procedure rules for these cases.
413.–(1) The High Court may, whenever it thinks fit, direct- (a) that any person within the limits of Mainland Tanzania be brought up before the court to be dealt with according to law; (b) that any person illegally or improperly detained in public or private custody within such limits be set at liberty; (c) that any prisoner detained in any prison situate within such limits be brought before the court to be there examined as a witness in any matter pending or to be inquired into in such court; 257 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023] (d) that any prisoner detained as aforesaid be brought before a court-martial or any commissioner acting under the authority or any commission from the President for trial or be examined touching any matter pending before such court-martial or commissioner respectively; (e) that any prisoner within such limits be removed from one custody to another for the purpose of trial; and (f) that the body of a defendant within such limits be brought in on a return of cepi corpus to a writ of attachment. (2) The High Court may, from time to time, make rules to regulate the procedure in cases under this section. [ s. 390] Power of High Court to issue writs - 414 Verify source ↗
The High Court may, in the exercise of its criminal
AI-assisted research summary: The High Court may issue writs when exercising its criminal jurisdiction.
414. The High Court may, in the exercise of its criminal jurisdiction, issue any writ which may be issued by such court. [ s. 391] (c) Miscellaneous Persons before whom affidavits may be sworn - 415 Verify source ↗
Affidavits and affirmation to be used before the High
AI-assisted research summary: Affidavits and affirmations for use before the High Court may be sworn or affirmed before specified officers.
415. Affidavits and affirmation to be used before the High Court may be sworn and affirmed before a judge of the High Court or any magistrate or the Registrar or Deputy Registrar of the High Court or any justice of the peace or commissioner for oaths. [ s. 392] Applications Act No. 3 of 2011 s. 24 - 416 Verify source ↗
(1) Every application under this Act shall be made before
AI-assisted research summary: Applications under this Act must be made to a court either orally or in writing, with written applications filed by chamber summons supported by affidavit.
416.–(1) Every application under this Act shall be made before a court either orally or in written form. (2) An application made in written form shall be by way of a chamber summons supported by affidavit. (3) The applicant shall- (a) in case of written applications, serve the respondent with a copy of application within thirty days from the date the application was filed; 258 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023] Copies of proceedings (b) in case of oral application, the respondent shall reply to the application within the time as the court may determine. [ s. 392A] - 417 Verify source ↗
Where any person affected by any judgment or order passed
AI-assisted research summary: A person affected by a judgment or order in proceedings under this Act may get a copy on application, but must pay for copies of depositions or other parts of the record unless the court allows them free of cost for special reasons.
417. Where any person affected by any judgment or order passed in any proceedings under this Act desires to have a copy of the judgment or order or any deposition or other part of the record he shall, on applying for such copy, be furnished therewith; provided, as respects any deposition or part of the record other than the judgment or order, he pays for it unless the court for some special reason thinks fit to furnish it free of cost. [ s. 393] Forms - 418 Verify source ↗
Such forms as the High Court may from time to time
AI-assisted research summary: The High Court may approve forms from time to time, with variations as each case requires.
418. Such forms as the High Court may from time to time approve, with such variations as the circumstances of each may require, may be used for the respective sufficient. [ s. 394] Powers of Minister to make regulations Act No. 1 of 2022 s. 33 - 419 Verify source ↗
(1) The Minister may make regulations for better carrying
AI-assisted research summary: The Minister may make regulations to carry this Act into effect, and must consult relevant justice-chain authorities when making them.
419.–(1) The Minister may make regulations for better carrying into effect of the provisions of this Act. (2) Notwithstanding the generality of subsection (1), the regulations made under this Act may provide for- Cap. 446 (a) expenses of any prosecution witness attending before the court for the purposes of an inquiry, trial or other proceedings under this Act; (b) costs and other payments relating to witness protection in accordance with the Whistleblower and Witness Protection Act; (c) allowances and amount payable to any assessor, interpreter or amicus curiae appointed to assist the court in any matter under this Act; and (d) any other matter which is required to be prescribed under this Act. (3) Subject to subsection (2), the Minister shall, in making the said regulations, consult relevant authorities in the justice chain. [ s. 395] 259 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023] Sexual offender’s indices Act No. 2 of 2010 s. 7 Cap. 16 Repeal Act No. 5 of 1945 Acts Nos. 4 of 2004 Sch.; 11 of 2010 s. 10; 3 of 2011 s. 25; Cap. 16 - 420 Verify source ↗
For the purpose of enforcement of sexual offences
AI-assisted research summary: The Minister may make rules for a computerised DNA database system used to enforce sexual offences law.
420. For the purpose of enforcement of sexual offences prescribed under the Penal Code, the Minister may make rules for keeping computerised DNA database system containing indices of DNA profiles for a crime scene index, missing or unidentified sexual offenders’ index, sexual offenders’ index, suspects’ index, unidentified deceased persons’ index and any other statistical indices which may be necessary within the circumstances. [ s. 395A] - 421 Verify source ↗
[Repeals the Criminal Procedure Code with savings.]
AI-assisted research summary: This section repeals the Criminal Procedure Code, with savings.
421. [Repeals the Criminal Procedure Code with savings.] [ s. 396] FIRST SCHEDULE (Made under sections 2, 167, 168 and 242) PART A OFFENCES UNDER THE PENAL CODE Explanatory Note. - The entries in the second and fourth columns of this Schedule, headed respectively “Offence” and “Punishment under the Penal Code,” are not intended as definitions of the offences and punishments described in the several corresponding sections of the Penal Code or even as abstracts of those sections, but merely as references to the subject of the section, the number of which is given in the first column. 1 2 Section Offence
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Section 22
AI-assisted research summary: A person who aids, abets, counsels, or procures an offence gets the same punishment as for that offence, and a police officer may arrest without warrant only where the aided offence itself may be arrested without warrant.
22 ... aiding, abetting, counselling, or procuring the commission of an offence CHAPTER V. - PARTIES TO OFFENCES 3 4 5 Punishment under the Penal Code, (N.B. Vide. also sections 27 and 35, Penal Code) same punishment as for the offence aided, abetted, counselled or procured. Court (in addition to the High Court) by which offence is triable any court by which the offence aided, abetted, counselled, or procured would be triable. Whether a police officer may arrest without warrant or not may arrest without warrant if arrest for the offence aided, abetted, counselled, or procured may be made without warrant but not otherwise. 260 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023] Division I. - Offences against Public Order CHAPTER VII. - TREASON AND OTHER OFFENCES AGAINST THE REPUBLIC 1 2 Section Offence 3 4 5 Whether a police officer may arrest without warrant or not Punishment under the Penal Code, (N.B. Vide. also sections 27 and 35, Penal Code) Court (in addition to the High Court) by which offence is triable
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CHAPTER VII. - TREASON AND OTHER OFFENCES AGAINST
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Section 39
AI-assisted research summary: The text mentions treason, arrest without a warrant, and death, but the rule is too fragmentary to state clearly.
39 ... treason may arrest without warrant. death. - 46 Verify source ↗
Section 46
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists several treason- and mutiny-related offences, including treasonable felony, misprision of treason, promoting a warlike undertaking, inciting mutiny, and aiding acts of mutiny.
46 ... treasonable felony. misprision of treason. promoting warlike undertaking. inciting to mutiny. do. do. do. do. aiding in acts of mutiny. shall not arrest without warrant. - 47 Verify source ↗
Section 47
AI-assisted research summary: Section 47 appears to list offences such as inducing desertion and helping prisoners of war escape, with penalties including imprisonment, fines, and life imprisonment.
47 ... inducing desertion. do. do. imprisonment for life. do. do. imprisonment for a term not exceeding for five years or a fine or to both. imprisonment for six months. aiding prisoner of war to escape. may arrest without warrant. imprisonment for life. permitting prisoners of war to escape. shall not arrest without warrant. imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or a fine or to both. subordinate court. do. do. do. may arrest without warrant. imprisonment for life. subordinate court. do. do. do. imprisonment for seven years. imprisonment for fourteen years. imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or a fine or to both. do. do. 48(a) (b)... - 60 Verify source ↗
Section 60
AI-assisted research summary: The text lists offences involving administering or taking unlawful oaths and mentions imprisonment for twelve months.
60 ... administering or taking oath to commit capital offence. administering or taking other unlawful oaths. 62(1).. unlawful drilling. (2) being unlawfully drilled. 63 B... raising discontent and ill will for unlawful purposes. shall not arrest without warrant. imprisonment for twelve months. 261 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023] CHAPTER VIII. - OFFENCES AFFECTING RELATIONS WITH FOREIGN STATES AND EXTERNAL TRANQUILLITY 3 4 5 1 2 Section Offence Whether a police officer may arrest without warrant or not.
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CHAPTER VIII. - OFFENCES AFFECTING RELATIONS WITH FOREIGN
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Section 65
AI-assisted research summary: This section says a person shall not be arrested without a warrant, and it provides a penalty of up to five years’ imprisonment, a fine, or both.
65 ... foreign enlistment. shall not arrest without warrant. Punishment under the Penal Code, (N.B. Vide. also sections 27 and 35, Penal Code). imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or a fine or to both. Court (in addition to the High Court) by which offence is triable. subordinate court. - 66 Verify source ↗
Section 66
AI-assisted research summary: This section fragment refers to piracy, arrest without warrant, and life imprisonment.
66 ... piracy. may arrest without warrant. life imprisonment. High Court. CHAPTER IX. - UNLAWFUL ASSEMBLIES, RIOTS, AND OTHER OFFENCES AGAINST PUBLIC TRANQUILLITY 1 2 Section Offence 3 4 5 Whether a police officer may arrest without warrant or not
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CHAPTER IX. - UNLAWFUL ASSEMBLIES, RIOTS, AND OTHER
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Section 74
AI-assisted research summary: This provision says that in cases of unlawful assembly, arrest may be made without a warrant.
74 ... unlawful assembly. may arrest without warrant. - 86 Verify source ↗
Section 86
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists riot- and public-order-related offences and the associated punishments under the Penal Code.
86 ... rioting after proclamation. obstruction proclamation rioters destroying buildings. rioters injuring buildings riotously interfering with railway, etc. may arrest without warrant. going armed in public. forcible entry. forcible detainer. -do- -do- do. 262 Punishment under the Penal Code, (N.B. Vide. also sections 27 and 35, Penal Code) imprisonment for one year. imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or a fine or to both. imprisonment for five years. imprisonment for five or ten years. imprisonment for life. imprisonment for seven years. imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or a fine or to both. -do- -do- -do- Court (in addition to the High Court) by which offence is triable subordinate court. -do- -do- -do- -do- subordinate court. -do- -do- -do- ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023] 1 2 - 88 Verify source ↗
Section 88
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists offences such as challenging a duel, abusive language and brawling, and threatening violence, with imprisonment or a fine as penalties.
88 ... challenging to fight a duel. shall not arrest without warrant. 4 imprisonment for six months. imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or a fine or to both. abusive language and brawling. may arrest without warrant. imprisonment for one year. 89(1).. 89(2).. threatening violence. if the offence is committed in the night. - 89C Verify source ↗
Section 89C
AI-assisted research summary: The text says not to arrest without a warrant.
89C ... dissuading persons from assisting with self-help schemes. -do- -do- -do- shall not arrest without warrant. shall not arrest without warrant. - 90 Verify source ↗
Section 90
AI-assisted research summary: The text lists an offence involving assembling for the purpose of smuggling and several possible penalties, including imprisonment terms and a fine.
90 ... assembling for purpose of smuggling. do. imprisonment for one year. imprisonment for two years. imprisonment for six months. imprisonment for one year. fine of one hundred thousand shillings or imprisonment for six months or to both. imprisonment for two years. 5 -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- subordinate court. -do- -do- -do- Division II. - Offences against the Administration of Lawful Authority CHAPTER X. - ABUSE OF OFFICE 1 2 Section Offence
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CHAPTER X. - ABUSE OF OFFICE
- 94 Verify source ↗
Section 94
AI-assisted research summary: A court (other than the High Court) that tries the offence must not arrest without warrant.
94 ... officer discharging duties in respect of property in which he has a special interest 3 4 5 Whether a police officer may arrest without warrant or not Punishment under the Penal Code, (N.B. Vide. also sections 27 and 35, Penal Code) Court (in addition to the High Court) by which offence is triable shall not arrest without warrant. imprisonment for one year. subordinate court. - 95 Verify source ↗
Section 95
AI-assisted research summary: Officials who make false claims may be punished by imprisonment up to five years, a fine, or both.
95 ... false claims by officials. -do- imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or a fine or to both. -do- 263 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023] 1 - 100 Verify source ↗
Section 100
AI-assisted research summary: This provision lists offences involving abuse of office, false certificates, unauthorised oaths, false assumption of authority, impersonating public officers, and threats to public service workers, with imprisonment or fines mentioned for some items.
100 ... 101 2 abuse of office. abuse of office (if for purposes of gain). false certificates by public officers. unauthorised administration of oaths. false assumption of authority. 3 -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- personating public officers. may arrest without warrant. threat of injury to persons employed in the public service. shall not arrest without warrant. 4 -do- imprisonment for three years imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or a fine or to both. imprisonment for one year. imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or a fine or to both. -do- -do- 5 -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- CHAPTER XI. - OFFENCES RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE Section Offence Whether a police officer may arrest without warrant or not
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CHAPTER XI. - OFFENCES RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION
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Section 103
AI-assisted research summary: This section mentions false statements by interpreters and says arrest must not happen without a warrant.
103 ... false statements by interpreters. shall not arrest without warrant. - 104 Verify source ↗
Section 104
AI-assisted research summary: This provision references perjury or subornation of perjury.
104 ... perjury or subornation of perjury. - 109 Verify source ↗
Section 109
AI-assisted research summary: This provision lists offences such as deceiving witnesses and destroying evidence, and sets penalties including punishment for perjury, seven years’ imprisonment, or imprisonment up to five years, a fine, or both.
109 ... deceiving witnesses. destroying evidence. -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- Punishment under the Penal Code, (N.B. Vide. also sections 27 and 35, Penal Code) the same punishment as for perjury. imprisonment for seven years. do. imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or a fine or to both. -do- -do- Court (in addition to the High Court) by which offence is triable subordinate court. -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- 264 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023] - 113 Verify source ↗
Section 113
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists several offences, including conspiracy to defeat justice, interference with witnesses, unlawful compounding of offences, advertising stolen property, and contempt of court, with penalties including imprisonment and fines.
113 ... conspiracy to defeat justice and interference with witnesses unlawful compounding of offences. compounding penal actions. advertising for stolen property 114(1). contempt of court. -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- 114(2). contempt of court (if committed in view of court) may arrest without warrant. -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- imprisonment for five years. imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or a fine or to both. do. do. imprisonment for six months or a fine of one hundred thousand shillings. fine of four hundred shillings or in default of payment imprisonment for six months. - 114A Verify source ↗
Section 114A
AI-assisted research summary: It addresses preventing or obstructing service or execution of process, and says a subordinate court may arrest without warrant with imprisonment for one year.
114A .. preventing or obstructing service or execution of process. may arrest without warrant imprisonment for one year. subordinate court. CHAPTER XII. - RESCUES, ESCAPES, AND OBSTRUCTING OFFICERS OF COURT OF LAW Section Offence
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CHAPTER XII. - RESCUES, ESCAPES, AND OBSTRUCTING OFFICERS
- 115 Verify source ↗
Section 115
AI-assisted research summary: A court that can try the offence may arrest without a warrant in the situations listed here.
115 ... (a) .. (b) .. Rescue– if person rescued is under sentence of death or imprisonment for life or charged with offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life; if person rescued is imprisoned on a charge or under sentence for any other offence; Whether a police officer may arrest without warrant or not Punishment under the Penal Code, (N.B. Vide. also sections 27 and 35, Penal Code) Court (in addition to the High Court) by which offence is triable may arrest without warrant. imprisonment for life. High Court. -do- imprisonment for seven years. subordinate court. 265 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023] (c) .. in any other case. -do- - 116 Verify source ↗
Section 116
AI-assisted research summary: The excerpt is fragmentary and only refers to “escape” and “absence from extramural employment.”
116 ... escape. 116A(1) absence from extramural employment. - 118 Verify source ↗
Section 118
AI-assisted research summary: This provision lists offences such as aiding prisoners to escape and removal of property under lawful seizure, with imprisonment or fines set out as penalties.
118 ... aiding prisoners to escape. removal etc. of property under lawful seizure. -do- -do- -do- -do- imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or a fine or to both. do. imprisonment for five years or a fine or both. imprisonment for seven years. imprisonment for three years. -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- CHAPTER XIII. - MISCELLANEOUS OFFENCES AGAINST PUBLIC AUTHORITY Section Offence Whether a police officer may arrest without warrant or not
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CHAPTER XIII. - MISCELLANEOUS OFFENCES AGAINST
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Section 120
AI-assisted research summary: Public officers are mentioned in connection with frauds and breaches of trust, and they must not arrest without a warrant.
120 ... frauds and breaches of trust by public officers. shall not arrest without warrant - 124 Verify source ↗
Section 124
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists offences and their punishments, including imprisonment terms and one fine amount.
124 ... false information to persons employed in the public service. disobedience of statutory duty. disobedience of lawful orders. -do- -do- -do- -do- Punishment under the Penal Code, (N.B. Vide. also sections 27 and 35, Penal Code) imprisonment for seven years. imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or a fine or to both. imprisonment for six months or fine of one hundred thousand shillings. imprisonment for two years. -do- Court (in addition to the High Court) by which offence is triable -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- 266 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. Court (in addition to the High Court) by which offence is triable subordinate court. -do- -do- -do- do. Court (in addition to the High Court) by which offence is triable THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023] Division III. - Offences Injurious to the Public in General CHAPTER XIV. - OFFENCES RELATING TO RELIGION Section Offence Whether a police officer may arrest without warrant or not
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CHAPTER XIV. - OFFENCES RELATING TO RELIGION
- 125 Verify source ↗
Section 125
AI-assisted research summary: This provision refers to insult to religion of any class and says arrest may be made without warrant.
125 ... insult to religion of any class. may arrest without warrant. - 129 Verify source ↗
Section 129
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists offences involving religious assemblies, burial places, burial of a dead body, and words meant to wound religious feelings, with penalties including imprisonment and/or fines.
129 ... disturbing religious assemblies. trespassing on burial places. hindering burial of dead body, etc. uttering words with intent to wound religious feelings. -do- -do- -do- Punishment under the Penal Code, (N.B. Vide. also sections 27 and 35, Penal Code) imprisonment for five years or a fine or to both. imprisonment for two years. -do- -do- shall not arrest without warrant. imprisonment for one year. CHAPTER XV. - OFFENCES AGAINST MORALITY Punishment under the Penal Code, (N.B. Vide. also sections 27 and 35, Penal Code) Section Offence
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CHAPTER XV. - OFFENCES AGAINST MORALITY
- 131 Verify source ↗
Section 131
AI-assisted research summary: This section refers to rape, says a police officer may arrest without warrant, and states a penalty of imprisonment for life with or without corporal punishment.
131 ... rape. Whether a police officer may arrest without warrant or not may arrest without warrant. imprisonment for life with or without corporal punishment. subordinate court. - 134 Verify source ↗
Section 134
AI-assisted research summary: The text appears to list offence headings relating to abduction, abduction of a girl under sixteen, sexual assault on persons, and indecent assault on women.
134 ... 135(1) abduction. abduction of girl under sixteen. sexual assault on persons and indecent assault on women -do- -do- -do- - 137 Verify source ↗
Section 137
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists several sexual offences and sets different imprisonment penalties for them.
137 ... defilement of an idiot or imbecile. do. imprisonment for a term of not less than thirty years with or without corporal punishment. imprisonment for seven years imprisonment for a term not exceeding five year or a fine or to both. imprisonment for a period not exceeding five years or a fine not exceeding three hundred thousand shillings. imprisonment for fourteen years with or without corporal punishment -do- -do- -do- -do- do. 267 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023] -do- imprisonment for ten years. may arrest without warrant. imprisonment for fourteen years. subordinate court. 138(1) (2) ... 138A 138B defilement by husband of wife under eighteen. parent or guardian parting with possession of girl under eighteen in order that she may be carnally known by her husband. acts of gross indecency between persons sexual exploitation of children -do- -do- 138C grave sexual abuse -do- 138D sexual harassment -do- - 139 Verify source ↗
Section 139
AI-assisted research summary: This provision refers to procuration for prostitution and says arrest without warrant may be allowed.
139 ... procuration for prostitution. may arrest without warrant. - 140 Verify source ↗
Section 140
AI-assisted research summary: This section sets penalties for procuring rape, including long imprisonment terms, fines, corporal punishment, and compensation.
140 ... procuring rape -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- imprisonment for a term not less than ten years, corporal punishment and compensation. imprisonment for a term of not less than fifteen years and not exceeding thirty years. imprisonment for a term of not less than twenty years and not exceeding thirty years. imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or a fine not exceeding two hundred thousand shillings or both fine and imprisonment and compensation. imprisonment for a term of not less than ten years and not exceeding twenty years or to a fine of not less than one hundred thousand shillings and not exceeding three hundred thousand shillings. imprisonment for a term of not less than ten years and not exceeding twenty years or to a fine of not less than one hundred thousand shillings and not exceeding three hundred thousand shillings or to both and compensation. - 142 Verify source ↗
Section 142
AI-assisted research summary: A householder who permits defilement of a girl under fifteen or under eighteen on the premises faces imprisonment, with different penalties stated for each case.
142 ... householder permitting defilement of girl under fifteen on his premises. householder permitting defilement of girl under eighteen on his premises. -do- imprisonment for five years. -do- imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or a fine or to both. -do- 268 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023] - 152 Verify source ↗
Section 152
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists several offences and sets prison terms for them, including offences involving prostitution, brothels, abortion, and unnatural offences.
152 ... detention with unlawful intent or in brothel. male person living on earnings of prostitution or persistently soliciting. woman living on, or aiding prostitution. keeping a brothel. conspiracy to induce unlawful sexual intercourse. attempt to procure abortion. woman attempting to procure her own abortion. supplying drugs or instruments to procure abortion. -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- imprisonment for three years. -do- imprisonment for fourteen years. -do- imprisonment for seven years. -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- imprisonment for three years. -do- 154(1) ... unnatural offences. -do- imprisonment for life and any case imprisonment for a term of not less than thirty years. (2) ... - 157 Verify source ↗
Section 157
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists several offences and assigns imprisonment terms for each.
157 ... 158(1)(a) (1)(b) ... unnatural offence against a child under eighteen years. attempt to commit unnatural offence. indecent assault of boy under fourteen. indecent practices between males. incest by males (if a female is less than eighteen years). incest by males (if a female is eighteen years and above). -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- imprisonment for life. -do- imprisonment for a term not less than twenty years. -do- imprisonment for life. -do- imprisonment for five years. -do- -do- imprisonment for a term of not less than thirty years. subordinate court. imprisonment for term not less than twenty years. -do- - 160 Verify source ↗
Section 160
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists incest by females and states the punishment as life imprisonment or at least 30 years’ imprisonment, plus compensation.
160 ... incest by females. -do- imprisonment for life or imprisonment for a term not less than thirty years and compensation. subordinate court. 269 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023] CHAPTER XVI. - OFFENCES RELATING TO MARRIAGE AND DOMESTIC OBLIGATIONS Section Offence Whether a police officer may arrest without warrant or not Punishment under the Penal Code, (N.B. Vide. also sections 27 and 35, Penal Code) Court (in addition to the High Court) by which offence is triable
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CHAPTER XVI. - OFFENCES RELATING TO MARRIAGE AND
- 165 Verify source ↗
Section 165
AI-assisted research summary: This provision sets prison terms for fraudulent pretence of marriage and for dishonestly or fraudulently going through a marriage ceremony.
165 ... fraudulent pretence of marriage. may arrest without warrant. imprisonment for ten years. -do- dishonestly or fraudulently going through ceremony of marriage. -do- imprisonment for five years - 166 Verify source ↗
Section 166
AI-assisted research summary: This section appears to concern desertion of children and provides for imprisonment up to five years or a fine, or both.
166 ... desertion of children. shall not arrest without warrant. imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or a fine or to both. -do- subordinate court. -do- -do- -do- - 167 Verify source ↗
Section 167
AI-assisted research summary: This section refers to neglecting to provide food for children.
167 ... neglecting to provide food, etc., for children. - 168 Verify source ↗
master not
AI-assisted research summary: A master must not provide for servants or apprentices.
168 ... master not providing for servants or apprentices. - 169 Verify source ↗
Section 169
AI-assisted research summary: Child stealing is punishable by seven years’ imprisonment, and arrest without warrant is allowed.
169... child stealing. -do- -do- -do- may arrest without warrant. imprisonment for seven years. - 169A Verify source ↗
Section 169A
AI-assisted research summary: Cruelty to children is punishable by imprisonment, a fine, and compensation.
169A. cruelty to children. -do- imprisonment for a term of not less than five years and not exceeding fifteen years or to a fine not exceeding one million shillings and compensation. 270 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023] CHAPTER XVII. - NUISANCES AND OFFENCES AGAINST HEALTH AND CONVENIENCE Section Offence
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CHAPTER XVII. - NUISANCES AND OFFENCES AGAINST HEALTH AND
- 170 Verify source ↗
Section 170
AI-assisted research summary: This provision lists an offence of committing common nuisance and states a penalty of imprisonment for one year.
170 ... committing common nuisance. 171(3). keeping common gaming house. (4) ... being found in common gaming house. Whether a police officer may arrest without warrant or not shall not arrest without warrant. -do- -do- 171A pyramid and other similar schemes. 171B prohibition against inducement. shall not arrest without warrant. shall not arrest without warrant. Punishment under the Penal Code, (N.B. Vide. also sections 27 and 35, Penal Code) imprisonment for one year. Court (in addition to the High Court) by which offence is triable subordinate court. imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or a fine or to both. fine of fifty thousand shillings for first offence, and for each subsequent offence a fine of four hundred shillings or imprisonment for three months or both. fine not exceeding five million shillings or imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years. fine not exceeding five million shillings or imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years. -do- -do- subordinate court. subordinate court. -do- imprisonment for one year. -do- - 175 Verify source ↗
Section 175
AI-assisted research summary: This provision lists offences involving keeping or allowing a common betting house and trafficking in obscene publications.
175 ... keeping or permitting the keeping of a common betting house. trafficking in obscene publications. - 176 Verify source ↗
Section 176
AI-assisted research summary: A person may be arrested without a warrant in relation to an idle or disorderly person.
176 ... being an idle or disorderly person. may arrest without warrant. -do- - 176A Verify source ↗
Section 176A
AI-assisted research summary: The text says arrest must not be made without a warrant, but it does not identify who is bound by that rule.
176A .. harbouring common prostitutes. shall not arrest without warrant. - 177 Verify source ↗
Section 177
AI-assisted research summary: The text mentions arrest without warrant for a rogue or vagabond and says adulteration of food or drink intended for sale shall not be arrested without warrant.
177 ... being a rogue or vagabond. may arrest without warrant. 271 imprisonment for two years or a fine of two hundred thousand shillings. a fine not exceeding one hundred thousand shillings or imprisonment for a period not exceeding three months or to both. fine of fifty thousand shillings for first offence, and of five hundred thousand shillings for subsequent offences. imprisonment for three months for first offence and for each subsequent offence imprisonment for one year. -do- -do- -do- subordinate court. ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023] adulteration of food or drink intended for sale. shall not arrest without warrant. - 177A Verify source ↗
Section 177A
AI-assisted research summary: The text refers to offences involving failure to account for money collected by public subscription and wearing a uniform without authority.
177A ... failure to account for money collected by public subscription. 178(1) wearing uniform without authority. (2) ... (3) ... - 184 Verify source ↗
Section 184
AI-assisted research summary: This provision lists prohibited acts, including misusing uniforms, spreading dangerous disease, selling noxious food or drink, adulterating or selling adulterated drugs, and fouling public spring or reservoir water.
184 ... bringing contempt on uniform. importing or selling uniform without authority. doing any act likely to spread infection of dangerous disease. selling, or offering or exposing for sale, noxious food or drink. adulteration of drugs intended for sale. selling adulterated drugs. fouling water of public spring or reservoir. - 185 Verify source ↗
making the
AI-assisted research summary: The provision refers to making the atmosphere noxious to health and carrying on offensive trade.
185 ... making the atmosphere noxious to health. carrying on offensive trade. - 186 Verify source ↗
Section 186
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists penalties, including imprisonment and fines, for different offences, and mentions a subordinate court and arrest powers without warrant.
186 ... -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- imprisonment for two years for first offence. imprisonment for three years for subsequent offence. imprisonment for one month or to a fine of fifty thousand shillings. imprisonment for three months or to a fine of four hundred shillings. imprisonment for six months or to a fine of two hundred thousand shillings. imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or a fine or to both. -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- fine not exceeding five million shillings or imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years. -do- subordinate court. -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- may arrest without warrant. shall not arrest without warrant. -do- 272 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023] Division IV. - Offences against the Person CHAPTER XX. - MURDER AND MANSLAUGHTER Section Offence
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CHAPTER XX. - MURDER AND MANSLAUGHTER
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murder
AI-assisted research summary: This text is unclear, but it appears to say a police officer may arrest without a warrant.
197 ... murder. Whether a police officer may arrest without warrant or not may arrest without warrant. murder (if woman convicted is pregnant). - 199 Verify source ↗
Section 199
AI-assisted research summary: Infanticide is punishable under the Penal Code, with death or imprisonment for life mentioned as the punishment.
199 ... infanticide -do- -do- -do- Punishment under the Penal Code, (N.B. Vide. also sections 27 and 35, Penal Code) Court (in addition to the High Court) by which offence is triable death. imprisonment for life. -do- -do- CHAPTER XXII. - OFFENCES CONNECTED WITH MURDER AND SUICIDE Section Offence Whether a police officer may arrest without warrant or not Punishment under the Penal Code, (N.B. Vide. also sections 27 and 35, Penal Code) Court (in addition to the High Court) by which offence is triable
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CHAPTER XXII. - OFFENCES CONNECTED WITH
- 214 Verify source ↗
Section 214
AI-assisted research summary: This section refers to being an accessory after the fact to murder and sending a written threat to murder.
214 ... being accessory after the fact to murder. sending written threat to murder. - 217 Verify source ↗
Section 217
AI-assisted research summary: This provision mentions aiding suicide and attempted suicide.
217 ... aiding suicide. attempted suicide. - 218 Verify source ↗
Section 218
AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns concealing the birth of a child.
218 ... concealing the birth of a child. - 219 Verify source ↗
Section 219
AI-assisted research summary: This excerpt for section 219 mentions child destruction and lists punishments, including imprisonment terms and a fine.
219 ... child destruction. -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- imprisonment for seven years. -do- subordinate court. imprisonment for fourteen years. imprisonment for life. imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or a fine or to both. subordinate court. -do- -do- imprisonment for life. 273 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023] CHAPTER XXIII. - OFFENCES ENDANGERING LIFE OR HEALTH Section Offence Whether a police officer may arrest without warrant or not Punishment under the Penal Code, (N.B. Vide. also sections 27 and 35, Penal Code) Court (in addition to the High Court) by which offence is triable
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CHAPTER XXIII. - OFFENCES ENDANGERING LIFE OR HEALTH
- 222 Verify source ↗
Section 222
AI-assisted research summary: The text lists several criminal offences and their penalties, including life imprisonment and other prison terms.
222 ... disabling in order to commit offence. may arrest without warrant. imprisonment for life. stupefying in order to commit offence. acts intended to cause grievous harm or prevent arrest. -do- -do- imprisonment for life. -do- -do- -do-. imprisonment for a term not exceeding thirty years. imprisonment for life -do- imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or a fine or to both. subordinate court. imprisonment for seven years. subordinate court. imprisonment for fourteen years. -do- imprisonment for three years. subordinate court. -do- -do- 222A possession of human being parts. may arrest without warrant. - 223 Verify source ↗
Section 223
AI-assisted research summary: The provision refers to offences involving preventing escape from a wreck and endangering the safety of railway passengers, including doing so intentionally or without intent.
223 ... 224(1) preventing escape from wreck. intentionally endangering safety of persons travelling by railway. -do- -do- (2) ... endangering without intent. -do- - 227 Verify source ↗
Section 227
AI-assisted research summary: This section mentions attempting to injure someone with explosive substances and administering poison with intent to harm.
227 ... attempting to injure by explosive substances. administering poison with intent to harm. - 229 Verify source ↗
Section 229
AI-assisted research summary: This section refers to the offence of failing to provide necessaries of life.
229 ... failing to provide necessaries of life. -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- 274 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023] CHAPTER XXIV. - CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS AND NEGLIGENCE Section Offence
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CHAPTER XXIV. - CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS AND NEGLIGENCE
- 233 Verify source ↗
Section 233
AI-assisted research summary: The section lists penalties for rash or negligent acts, including imprisonment, fines, or both, and mentions negligent handling of poisonous substances.
233 ... rash and negligent acts. Punishment under the Penal Code, (N.B. Vide. also sections 27 and 35, Penal Code) imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or a fine or to both. imprisonment for six months. imprisonment for six months or to a fine of two hundred thousand shillings. Court (in addition to the High Court) by which offence is triable subordinate court. -do- -do- imprisonment for seven years. subordinate court. Whether a police officer may arrest without warrant or not may arrest without warrant. -do- may arrest without warrant. -do- other negligent acts causing harm. handling of poisonous substances in negligent manner. shall not arrest without warrant. - 237 Verify source ↗
Section 237
AI-assisted research summary: This section mentions exhibiting a false light, mark, or buoy.
237 ... exhibiting false light, mark, or buoy. - 239 Verify source ↗
Section 239
AI-assisted research summary: This provision appears to criminalize conveying a person for hire in an unsafe or overloaded vessel, and causing danger or obstruction in a public way or line of navigation. The stated punishment is imprisonment up to five years, a fine, or both.
239 ... conveying person by water for hire in unsafe or overloaded vessel. imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or a fine or to both. causing danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation. shall not arrest without warrant. fine. -do- -do- Section Offence CHAPTER XXV. - ASSAULTS Whether a police officer may arrest without warrant or not Punishment under the Penal Code, (N.B. Vide. also sections 27 and 35, Penal Code) Court (in addition to the High Court) by which offence is triable
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CHAPTER XXV. - ASSAULTS
- 240 Verify source ↗
Section 240
AI-assisted research summary: The provision mentions common assault and assault occasioning actual bodily harm, with different arrest-without-warrant and imprisonment periods.
240 ... common assault. shall not arrest without warrant. imprisonment for one year. subordinate court. assault occasioning actual bodily harm. may arrest without warrant. imprisonment for five years. - 242 Verify source ↗
Section 242
AI-assisted research summary: This fragment refers to assaulting a person protecting a wreck.
242 ... assaulting person protecting wreck. - 243 Verify source ↗
Section 243
AI-assisted research summary: This provision fragment refers to various assaults and lists imprisonment terms of seven years and five years.
243 ... various assaults. -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- imprisonment for seven years. imprisonment for five years. 275 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023] CHAPTER XXVI. - OFFENCES AGAINST LIBERTY Section Offence
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CHAPTER XXVI. - OFFENCES AGAINST LIBERTY
- 247 Verify source ↗
Section 247
AI-assisted research summary: The provision refers to kidnapping, says a court trying the offence may arrest without warrant, and states imprisonment for seven years.
247 ... kidnapping. Whether a police officer may arrest without warrant or not Punishment under the Penal Code, (N.B. Vide. also sections 27 and 35, Penal Code) Court (in addition to the High Court) by which offence is triable may arrest without warrant. imprisonment for seven years. subordinate court. - 252 Verify source ↗
Section 252
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists several kidnapping and abduction offences, including doing so to murder, confine, cause grievous harm or slavery, conceal a kidnapped person, or target a child under fourteen for theft.
252 ... kidnapping or abducting in order to murder. kidnapping or abducting with intent to confine a person. kidnapping or abducting in order to subject person to grievous harm, slavery, etc. wrongfully concealing or keeping in confinement a kidnapped or abducted person. kidnapping or abducting child under fourteen with intent to steal from its person. - 253 Verify source ↗
Section 253
AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns punishment for wrongful confinement.
253 ... punishment for wrongful confinement. - 254 Verify source ↗
Section 254
AI-assisted research summary: This provision refers to buying or disposing of any person as a slave.
254 ... buying or disposing of any person as a slave. - 256 Verify source ↗
Section 256
AI-assisted research summary: This fragment refers to unlawful compulsory labour and lists criminal penalties, including imprisonment terms and a fine.
256 ... unlawful compulsory labour. imprisonment for ten years. imprisonment for seven years. subordinate court. imprisonment for ten years. same punishment as for kidnapping or abduction. imprisonment for seven years subordinate court imprisonment for one year or to a fine of three hundred thousand shillings. imprisonment for seven years. imprisonment for ten years. imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or a fine or to both. subordinate court. -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- 276 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023] Division V. - Offences relating to Property CHAPTER XXVII. - THEFT Section Offence
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CHAPTER XXVII. - THEFT
- 270 Verify source ↗
Section 270
AI-assisted research summary: This provision heading refers to stealing from the person, in a dwelling-house, in transit, and by persons in the public service.
270 ... stealing from the person, in a dwelling-house, in transit, etc. stealing by persons in the public service. - 271 Verify source ↗
Section 271
AI-assisted research summary: This provision concerns stealing by clerks and servants.
271 ... stealing by clerks and servants. - 272 Verify source ↗
Section 272
AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns stealing by directors or officers of companies.
272 ... stealing by directors or officers of companies. - 275 Verify source ↗
Section 275
AI-assisted research summary: Section 275 is a table of offences allied to stealing, including stealing after previous conviction, with listed imprisonment penalties.
275 ... stealing after previous conviction. Whether a police officer may arrest without warrant or not Punishment under the Penal Code, (N.B. Vide. also sections 27 and 35, Penal Code) Court (in addition to the High Court) by which offence is triable may arrest without warrant. imprisonment for seven years. subordinate court. -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- imprisonment for ten years. imprisonment for fifteen years. imprisonment for ten years. imprisonment for fourteen years. imprisonment for ten years. imprisonment for fourteen years. imprisonment for ten years. imprisonment for seven years. imprisonment for fourteen years. -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- CHAPTER XXVIII. - OFFENCES ALLIED TO STEALING Section Offence Whether a police officer may arrest without warrant or not Punishment under the Penal Code, (N.B. Vide. also sections 27 and 35, Penal Code) Court (in addition to the High Court) by which offence is triable
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CHAPTER XXVIII. - OFFENCES ALLIED TO STEALING
- 276 Verify source ↗
Section 276
AI-assisted research summary: The text mentions concealing registers and says someone may arrest without warrant.
276 ... concealing registers. may arrest without warrant. - 279 Verify source ↗
Section 279
AI-assisted research summary: This provision refers to killing animals with intent to steal.
279 ... killing animals with intent to steal. - 280 Verify source ↗
Section 280
AI-assisted research summary: This section links certain conduct involving severing with intent to steal to imprisonment and other punishments.
280 ... severing with intent to steal. -do- -do- -do- -do- imprisonment for ten years. do. imprisonment for three years. same punishment as if the animal had been stolen. any court by which the theft of the animal would be triable. same punishment as if the thing had been stolen. any court by which the theft of the thing would be triable. 277 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023] - 283 Verify source ↗
Section 283
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists fraudulent dealing offenses involving mortgaged goods, ore or minerals in mines, and mechanical or electrical power.
283 ... fraudulent disposition of mortgaged goods. fraudulently dealing with ore or minerals in mines. fraudulent appropriation of mechanical or electrical power. -do- -do- -do- - 284 Verify source ↗
Section 284
AI-assisted research summary: Section 284 is titled “conversion not amounting to theft.”
284 ... conversion not amounting to theft. -do- - 284A Verify source ↗
Section 284A
AI-assisted research summary: This snippet lists robbery and extortion-related offences and several penalty ranges, including imprisonment and fines.
284A .. loss occasioned to a specified authority. shall not arrest without warrant. subordinate court. -do- -do- -do- subordinate court. imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or a fine or to both. imprisonment for five years. a fine of not less than five hundred thousand shillings but not exceeding one million shillings or to imprisonment for five years. imprisonment for six months or to a fine not exceeding one hundred thousand shillings or to both. fine not less than five million shillings or imprisonment for a term not less than three years or to both. CHAPTER XXIX. - ROBBERY AND EXTORTION Section Offence Whether a police officer may arrest without warrant or not Punishment under the Penal Code, (N.B. Vide. also sections 27 and 35, Penal Code)
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CHAPTER XXIX. - ROBBERY AND EXTORTION
- 286 Verify source ↗
Section 286
AI-assisted research summary: The provision refers to robbery, allows arrest without warrant, and states imprisonment for fifteen years.
286 ... robbery. may arrest without warrant. imprisonment for fifteen years. - 287 Verify source ↗
Section 287
AI-assisted research summary: This provision lists robbery-related offences and their penalties, including imprisonment terms and possible corporal punishment.
287 ... attempted robbery. -do- 287A… armed robbery 287B… attempted armed robbery 287C… gang robbery -do- -do- -do- imprisonment for a term of not less than seven years and not exceeding twenty years with corporal punishment. imprisonment for a minimum term of thirty years with or without corporal punishments. imprisonment for a minimum term of fifteen years with or without corporal punishments imprisonment for a term of not less than thirty years with or without corporal punishments 278 Court (in addition to the High Court) by which offence is triable subordinate court. -do- -do- -do- -do- ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023] - 292 Verify source ↗
Section 292
AI-assisted research summary: The section lists several threat-based property offences and their prison penalties.
292 ... demanding property by written threats. threatening with intent to extort. in certain specified cases and in any other case. procuring execution of deeds etc. by threats. demanding property with menace with intent to steal. -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- imprisonment for not less than five years but not more than fourteen years with corporal punishments. imprisonment for fourteen years. -do- imprisonment for three years. imprisonment for fourteen years. -do- imprisonment for five years. -do- -do- -do- subordinate court. -do- subordinate court. CHAPTER XXX. - BURGLARY, HOUSEBREAKINGS, AND SIMILAR OFFENCES Section Offence 294 (1) housebreaking. (2) burglary.
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CHAPTER XXX. - BURGLARY, HOUSEBREAKINGS,
- 298 Verify source ↗
Section 298
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists certain offences, says a police officer may arrest without warrant, and indicates the offence is triable by a subordinate court with imprisonment penalties.
298 ... entering dwelling-house with intent to commit offence. if offence is committed in the night. breaking into building and committing an offence. breaking into building with intent to commit an offence. being found armed, etc., with intent to commit an offence. Whether a police officer may arrest without warrant or not may arrest without warrant. Punishment under the Penal Code, (N.B. Vide. also sections 27 and 35, Penal Code) imprisonment for fourteen years. Court (in addition to the High Court) by which offence is triable subordinate court. imprisonment for twenty years. imprisonment for ten years. imprisonment for fourteen years. imprisonment for ten years. imprisonment for fourteen years. imprisonment for five years. -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- 279 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023] - 298 Verify source ↗
Section 298
AI-assisted research summary: This provision refers to an offender who has previously been convicted of an offence relating to property.
298 ... if offender has been previously convicted of an offence relating to property. - 299 Verify source ↗
Section 299
AI-assisted research summary: Obtaining property by false pretence is punishable by imprisonment for seven years, and a police officer may arrest without warrant.
299 ... if the property upon which offence is committed is a building used as human dwelling or as a place of worship or as a place for custody of property. -do- -do- -do- imprisonment for fourteen years. imprisonment for three months. imprisonment for one year. -do- -do- -do- CHAPTER XXXI. - FALSE PRETENCES Section Offence Whether a police officer may arrest without warrant or not Punishment under the Penal Code, (N.B. Vide. also sections 27 and 35, Penal Code) Court (in addition to the High Court) by which offence is triable obtaining property by false pretence. may arrest without warrant. imprisonment for seven years. subordinate court.
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CHAPTER XXXI. - FALSE PRETENCES
- 303 Verify source ↗
Section 303
AI-assisted research summary: This section refers to obtaining execution of a security by false pretence.
303 ... obtaining execution of a security by false pretence. - 309 Verify source ↗
Section 309
AI-assisted research summary: This provision lists several fraud-related offences and the penalties for them, including imprisonment terms and, for one item, a possible fine instead of or with imprisonment.
309 ... obtaining credit, etc., by false pretence. conspiracy to defraud. frauds on sale or mortgage of property. pretending to tell fortunes. obtaining registration, etc., by false pretence. -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- imprisonment for three years. imprisonment for five years. -do- -do- imprisonment for five years. subordinate court. imprisonment for five years. imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or a fine or to both. -do- -do- -do- imprisonment for two years. -do- - 310 Verify source ↗
Section 310
AI-assisted research summary: This provision refers to false declaration for a passport and sets a penalty of a fine, imprisonment, or both.
310 ... false declaration for passport. shall not arrest without warrant. a fine of not less than one million shillings but not exceeding five million shillings or to imprisonment for term of not less than two years but not exceeding five years or to both. 280 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023] CHAPTER XXXII. - RECEIVING PROPERTY STOLEN OR UNLAWFULLY OBTAINED AND LIKE OFFENCES Section Offence
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CHAPTER XXXII. - RECEIVING PROPERTY STOLEN OR UNLAWFULLY
- 312 Verify source ↗
Section 312
AI-assisted research summary: This section covers receiving or keeping property that was stolen or unlawfully obtained, and failing to explain possession of property suspected to be stolen or unlawfully obtained.
312 ... receiving or retaining property stolen or unlawfully obtained. failing to account for possession of property suspected to be stolen or unlawfully obtained. Whether a police officer may arrest without warrant or not Punishment under the Penal Code, (N.B. Vide. also sections 27 and 35, Penal Code) Court (in addition to the High Court) by which offence is triable may arrest without warrant. imprisonment for ten years. subordinate court. -do- imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years. subordinate court. 312A(2) unlawful possession of -do- government and railway stores. (3) ... - 313 Verify source ↗
Section 313
AI-assisted research summary: This provision lists offences such as unlawful possession of service stores and receiving goods stolen outside Tanzania, with penalties including imprisonment or a fine.
313 ... unlawful possession of service stores. receiving goods stolen outside tanzania. -do- -do- imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or a fine or to both. -do- imprisonment for seven years. -do- -do- -do- CHAPTER XXXIII. - FRAUDS BY TRUSTEES AND PERSONS IN A POSITION OF TRUST, AND FALSE ACCOUNTING Section Offence Whether a police officer may arrest without warrant or not Punishment under the Penal Code, (N.B. Vide. also sections 27 and 35, Penal Code) Court (in addition to the High Court) by which offence is triable
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CHAPTER XXXIII. - FRAUDS BY TRUSTEES AND PERSONS IN
- 318 Verify source ↗
Section 318
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists fraud-related offences involving trust property, corporate accounts, false statements, and false accounting, with imprisonment penalties.
318 ... fraudulently disposing of trust property. may arrest without warrant. imprisonment for seven years. subordinate court. directors and officers of corporations fraudulently appropriating property, or keeping fraudulent accounts, or falsifying books or accounts. false statements by officials of corporations. fraudulent false accounting by clerk or servant. false accounting by public officer. -do- imprisonment for fourteen years. -do- imprisonment for seven years. imprisonment for fourteen years. imprisonment for seven years. -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- 281 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023] Division VI. - Malicious Injury to Property CHAPTER XXXV. - OFFENCES CAUSING INJURY TO PROPERTY Section Offence
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CHAPTER XXXV. - OFFENCES CAUSING INJURY TO PROPERTY
- 321 Verify source ↗
Section 321
AI-assisted research summary: The provision mentions setting fire to crops or growing plants.
321 ... setting fire to crops or growing plants. - 322 Verify source ↗
Section 322
AI-assisted research summary: This provision refers to attempting to set fire to crops or growing plants.
322 ... attempting to set fire to crops or growing plants. - 325 Verify source ↗
Section 325
AI-assisted research summary: This provision lists offences involving injuring animals and damaging different kinds of property, together with the associated penalties.
325 ... injuring animals. 326(1) (2) ... (3) 3(c) (4) ... (5) ... destroying or damaging property in general. destroying or damaging dwelling house or a vessel with explosives destroying or damaging river bank or wall or navigation works, or bridges. destroying or damaging Tanzania-Zambia pipeline or property thereof. destroying or damaging wills or registers. destroying or damaging wrecks. Whether a police officer may arrest without warrant or not may arrest without warrant. Punishment under the Penal Code, (N.B. Vide. also sections 27 and 35, Penal Code) Court (in addition to the High Court) by which offence is triable imprisonment for thirty years. subordinate court. -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- imprisonment for fourteen years. a fine of not less than one million shillings but not exceeding five million shillings or to imprisonment for a term of not less than two years but not exceeding five years or to both. imprisonment for seven years. subordinate court. imprisonment for fourteen years. imprisonment for seven years. subordinate court. imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or a fine or to both. imprisonment for seven years. -do- -do- -do- imprisonment for life. -do- imprisonment for life. -do- imprisonment for fourteen years. imprisonment for seven years. subordinate court subordinate court. -do- -do- -do- -do- 282 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023] imprisonment for fourteen years. imprisonment for a term of not less than twenty years but shall not exceed thirty years. imprisonment for a term of not less than fifteen years but shall not exceed twenty years. imprisonment for fourteen years if offence likely to result in danger to human life, otherwise imprisonment for seven years. imprisonment for seven years. -do- imprisonment for fourteen years. imprisonment for seven years. -do- -do- -do- subordinate court. -do- -do- -do- -do- imprisonment for three years. subordinate court subordinate court. a fine of not less than five million shillings but not exceeding ten million shillings or to imprisonment for a term of not less than two years but not exceeding five years or to both. (6) ... (6A) (a)… (6A) (b)… (7) ... (8) ... (9) ... - 329 Verify source ↗
Section 329
AI-assisted research summary: The section lists several acts involving property damage, infectious disease to animals, and removing boundary marks with intent to defraud, and includes a note that a person may arrest without warrant.
329 ... destroying or damaging railways. destroying property used in necessary service resulting in danger to human life destroying property used in necessary service in circumstance which do not result in danger to human life -do- -do- -do- destroying or damaging property used for supply of electricity. may arrest without warrant. destroying or damaging property of special value. destroying or damaging deeds or records. attempt to destroy or damage property by use of explosives. communicating infectious disease to animals. removing boundary marks with intent to defraud. -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- - 331 Verify source ↗
Section 331
AI-assisted research summary: This section appears to concern injuring or obstructing railway works.
331 ... injuring or obstructing railway works, etc. - 332 Verify source ↗
Section 332
332 ... threatening to burn any building, etc. or to kill or wound any cattle. - 332A Verify source ↗
defacing bank notes
AI-assisted research summary: The text indicates offences involving defacing bank notes and kite flying, with imprisonment and fines as possible penalties.
332A .. defacing bank notes. 332B kite flying offences. -do- imprisonment for seven years. subordinate court. fine of five hundred thousand shillings for each note defaced or in default to imprisonment for a term of one year. subordinate court. imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years. subordinate court. shall not arrest without warrant. shall not arrest without warrant. 283 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023] Division VII. - Forgery, Coining, Counterfeiting and Similar Offences CHAPTER XXXVII. - PUNISHMENTS FOR FORGERY Section Offence Whether a police officer may arrest without warrant or not Punishment under the Penal Code, (N.B. Vide. also sections 27 and 35, Penal Code) Court (in addition to the High Court) by which offence is triable
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CHAPTER XXXVII. - PUNISHMENTS FOR FORGERY
- 337 Verify source ↗
Section 337
AI-assisted research summary: This provision mentions forgery, except where a special punishment is provided.
337 ... forgery (where no special punishment is provided). - 338 Verify source ↗
Section 338
AI-assisted research summary: This provision refers to forgery of specified documents and instruments, including wills, land title documents, judicial records, bank notes, powers of attorney, securities, insurance policies, and cheques.
338 ... forgery of a will, document of title to land, judicial record, bank notes, power of attorney, security, policy of insurance, cheque, etc. - 339 Verify source ↗
Section 339
AI-assisted research summary: This section refers to forgery of a judicial or official document.
339 ... forgery of judicial or official document. - 341 Verify source ↗
making or having in possession
AI-assisted research summary: The section concerns making or possessing paper or implements used for forgery of currency bank notes.
341 ... making or having in possession paper or implements for forgery of currency bank notes, etc. - 345 Verify source ↗
Section 345
AI-assisted research summary: This provision lists offences involving cancelled or exhausted documents, false pretence used to procure execution of a document, and changing the crossing on a cheque.
345 ... uttering cancelled or exhausted document. procuring execution of document by false pretence. obliterating or altering the crossing on a cheque. - 346 Verify source ↗
making or executing document
AI-assisted research summary: It concerns making or executing a document without authority.
346 ... making or executing document without authority. - 347 Verify source ↗
Section 347
AI-assisted research summary: Section 347 refers to demanding property using a forged testamentary instrument.
347 ... demanding property upon forged testamentary instrument. - 351 Verify source ↗
Section 351
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists certain offences and the punishments attached to them, including seven years’ imprisonment, life imprisonment, or the same punishment as forgery-related offences.
351 ... purchasing or receiving forged bank note. falsifying warrant for money payable under public authority. permitting falsification of register or record. sending false certificate of marriage to registrar. may arrest without warrant. -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- 284 imprisonment for seven years. subordinate court. imprisonment for life. imprisonment for seven years. do. imprisonment for seven years. -do- -do- -do- -do- same punishment as for forgery of document. any court by which forgery of document would be triable. -do- -do- imprisonment for seven years. -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- same punishment as for forgery of instrument. any court by which forgery of instrument would be triable. imprisonment for seven years. subordinate court. -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023] - 352 Verify source ↗
making false statement for
AI-assisted research summary: This provision concerns making a false statement for insertion in a register of births, deaths, or marriages.
352 ... making false statement for insertion in register of births, deaths, or marriages. - 352A Verify source ↗
wrongful issue of notes
AI-assisted research summary: Wrongful issue of notes is an offence punishable by imprisonment.
352A .. wrongful issue of notes. -do- -do- imprisonment for three years. subordinate court. imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years. subordinate court. CHAPTER XXXVIII. - OFFENCES RELATING TO COIN Section Offence Whether a police officer may arrest without warrant or not Punishment under the Penal Code, (N.B. Vide. also sections 27 and 35, Penal Code) Court (in addition to the High Court) by which offence is triable
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CHAPTER XXXVIII. - OFFENCES RELATING TO COIN
- 354 Verify source ↗
Section 354
AI-assisted research summary: This excerpt mentions counterfeiting coin, arrest without warrant, and imprisonment for life.
354 ... counterfeiting coin. may arrest imprisonment for life. without warrant. - 355 Verify source ↗
making preparations
AI-assisted research summary: This provision refers to making preparations for coining.
355 ... making preparations for coining. - 363 Verify source ↗
Section 363
AI-assisted research summary: This excerpt lists offences involving counterfeit coin and shows the corresponding punishments, including imprisonment terms and fines.
363 ... being in possession of clippings. uttering counterfeit coin. repeated uttering of counterfeit coin. uttering piece of metal as coin. exporting counterfeit coin. -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- imprisonment for seven years. subordinate court do. imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or a fine or to both. imprisonment for three years. imprisonment for one year. imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or a fine or to both. -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- CHAPTER XXXIX. - COUNTERFEIT STAMPS Section Offence Punishment under the Penal Code, (N.B. Vide. also sections 27 and 35, Penal Code) Whether a police officer may arrest without warrant or not Court (in addition to the High Court) by which offence is triable
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CHAPTER XXXIX. - COUNTERFEIT STAMPS
- 366 Verify source ↗
Section 366
AI-assisted research summary: This section makes possession of dies or paper used for making revenue stamps or postage stamps an offence, with imprisonment or a fine as penalties.
366 ... being in possession, etc., of die or paper used for purpose of making revenue stamps. may arrest without warrant. imprisonment for seven years. subordinate court. being in possession, etc., of die or paper used for postage stamps. -do- imprisonment for one year or to a fine of one hundred thousand shillings. -do- 285 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023] CHAPTER XLI. - PERSONATION Section Offence 369(1) personation in general. (2) if representation is that the offender is a person entitled by will or operation of law to any specific property and he commits the offence to obtain such property.
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CHAPTER XLI. - PERSONATION
- 370 Verify source ↗
Section 370
AI-assisted research summary: This section refers to falsely acknowledging deeds, recognisances, and similar documents.
370 ... falsely acknowledging deeds, recognisances, etc. - 371 Verify source ↗
Section 371
AI-assisted research summary: Refers to personation of a person named in a certificate.
371 ... personation of a person named in a certificate. - 372 Verify source ↗
Section 372
AI-assisted research summary: This section refers to lending a certificate for purposes of personation.
372 ... lending etc. certificate for purposes of personation. - 374 Verify source ↗
Section 374
AI-assisted research summary: This provision lists offences involving personation through a testimonial of character and states a penalty of up to five years’ imprisonment, a fine, or both.
374 ... personation of person named in a testimonial of character. lending, etc., testimonial of character for purposes of personation. Whether a police officer may arrest without warrant or not may arrest without warrant. -do- Punishment under the Penal Code, (N.B. Vide. also sections 27 and 35, Penal Code) imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or a fine or to both. Court (in addition to the High Court) by which offence is triable subordinate court. imprisonment for seven years. subordinate court. -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or a fine or to both. same punishment as for forgery of certificate. imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or a fine or to both. imprisonment for one year. imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or a fine or to both. subordinate court. any court by which forgery of certificate would be triable. subordinate court. -do- -do- 286 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023] Division IX. - Attempts and Conspiracies to commit Crimes and Accessories after the Fact CHAPTER XLIII. - ATTEMPTS Section Offence
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CHAPTER XLIII. - ATTEMPTS
- 383 Verify source ↗
Section 383
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists offences involving attempts to commit very serious offences and neglecting to prevent an offence, with imprisonment or fines as stated.
383 .. attempt to commit an offence punishable with death or imprisonment for fourteen years or more. neglecting to prevent commission or completion of an offence. Whether a police officer may arrest without warrant or not Punishment under the Penal Code, (N.B. Vide. also sections 27 and 35, Penal Code) Court (in addition to the High Court) by which offence is triable according as to whether or not the offence is one for which the police may arrest without a warrant. imprisonment for two years or a fine or to both. any court by which the offence attempted would be triable. may arrest without warrant. imprisonment for seven years. shall not arrest without warrant. imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or a fine or to both. Section Offence CHAPTER XLIV. - CONSPIRACIES Whether a police officer may arrest without warrant or not Punishment under the Penal Code, (N.B. Vide. also sections 27 and 35, Penal Code)
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CHAPTER XLIV. - CONSPIRACIES
- 384 Verify source ↗
Section 384
AI-assisted research summary: Conspiracy to commit an offence is punishable by imprisonment for seven years, and the text says arrest may be made without warrant.
384 ... conspiracy to commit an offence. may arrest without warrant. imprisonment for seven years. - 385 Verify source ↗
Section 385
AI-assisted research summary: This section refers to conspiracy to commit an offence, but no further rule text is provided here.
385 ... conspiracy to commit an offence. - 386 Verify source ↗
Section 386
AI-assisted research summary: Police officers may arrest without warrant for accessory-after-the-fact and soliciting/inciting offences, and the source lists imprisonment or fines for those offences.
386 ... conspiracy to effect certain specified purposes. according as to whether or not the offence is one for which the police may arrest without warrant. shall not arrest without warrant. imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or a fine or to both. imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or a fine or to both. 287 any court by which the offence attempted would be triable. subordinate court. Court (in addition to the High Court) by which offence is triable any court by which the offence would be triable. any court by which the offence would be triable. subordinate court ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023] CHAPTER XLV. - ACCESSORIES AFTER THE FACT Section Offence Whether a police officer may arrest without warrant or not Punishment under the Penal Code, (N.B. Vide. also sections 27 and 35, Penal Code) being an accessory after the fact to an offence. may arrest without warrant. imprisonment for seven years. Court (in addition to the High Court) by which offence is triable subordinate court. being an accessory after the fact to an offence. shall not arrest without warrant. soliciting or inciting the commission of an offence. may arrest without warrant. imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or a fine or to both. imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or a fine or to both. -do- -do-
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CHAPTER XLV. - ACCESSORIES AFTER THE FACT
- 390 Verify source ↗
Section 390
AI-assisted research summary: This section sets when a police officer may arrest without a warrant, based on how serious the offence is.
390 ... Act No. 13 of 1972 s. 9 Section Offence PART B. - OFFENCES UNDER LAWS OTHER THAN THE PENAL CODE Whether a police officer may arrest without warrant or not Punishment under the Penal Code, (N.B. Vide. also sections 27 and 35, Penal Code) Court (in addition to the High Court) by which offence is triable if punishable with death or imprisonment for more than fifteen years. may arrest without warrant. if punishable with imprisonment of two years or more, but not more than 15 years. if punishable with imprisonment of less than two years or with fine only. may not arrest without warrant unless the written law creating the offence specifically provides otherwise. - - - subordinate court. subordinate court. 288 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023] SECOND SCHEDULE FORMS OF STATING OFFENCES IN INFORMATION (Made under section 138) Murder, contrary to section 196 of the Penal Code.
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MURDER
AI-assisted research summary: This section sets out particulars of an offence alleging that A.B. murdered J.S.
1. - MURDER PARTICULARS OF OFFENCE A.B. on the ...... day of ......................... in the region of ......................, did murder J.S. - 2 Verify source ↗
ACCESSORY AFTER THE FACT TO MURDER
AI-assisted research summary: This provision describes an accessory-after-the-fact-to-murder offence.
2. - ACCESSORY AFTER THE FACT TO MURDER Accessory after the fact to murder, contrary to section 213 of the Penal Code. PARTICULARS OF OFFENCE A.B., knowing that one H.C., on the ............. day of ....................... 20........ in the .............. region, did murder C.C., on ............ the .......... in the ................... region and on other days thereafter, did receive or assist the said H.C. in order to enable him to escape punishment. - 3 Verify source ↗
MANSLAUGHTER
AI-assisted research summary: This section states a manslaughter charge and says A.B. unlawfully caused the death of J.S.; it also mentions rape and Penal Code sections 195 and 130.
3. - MANSLAUGHTER Manslaughter, contrary to section 195 of the Penal Code. PARTICULARS OF OFFENCE A.B., on the ....... day of .............. in the region of ……….., did unlawfully cause the death of J.S. Rape, contrary to section 130 of the Penal Code. - 4 Verify source ↗
RAPE
AI-assisted research summary: This section states a rape offence particular: A.B. is described as having carnal knowledge of E.F. without her consent.
4. - RAPE PARTICULARS OF OFFENCE A.B., on the ........ day of ............. in the region of ................. had carnal knowledge of E.F., without her consent. 289 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023] - 5 Verify source ↗
WOUNDING
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists sample offence particulars for wounding and stealing, including wounding with intent and unlawful wounding.
5. - WOUNDING First Count. - Wounding with intent, contrary to section 222 of the Penal Code. A.B., on the ....... day of ............. in the region of ............... wounded C.D., with intent to maim, disfigure or disable, or to do some grievous harm, or to resist the lawful arrest of him the said A.B. Second Count. - Wounding, contrary to section 228 of the Penal Code. PARTICULARS OF OFFENCE A.B., on the ........ day of ............. in the region of ................. unlawfully wounded C.D. First Count. - Stealing, contrary to section 265 of the Penal Code. - 6 Verify source ↗
THEFT
AI-assisted research summary: This text lists particulars of an alleged theft and a count of receiving stolen goods.
6. - THEFT PARTICULARS OF OFFENCE A.B., on the ......... day of ................ in the region of .................. stole a bag. Second Count. - Receiving stolen goods, contrary to section 311 of the Penal Code. PARTICULARS OF OFFENCE A.B., on the ......... day of .......... in the region of ................ did receive bag knowing the same to have been stolen. - 7 Verify source ↗
THEFT BY CLERK
AI-assisted research summary: This section describes theft by a clerk or servant and mentions robbery as an offence.
7. - THEFT BY CLERK Stealing, by clerk and servants, contrary to sections 265 and 271 of the Penal Code. PARTICULARS OF OFFENCE A.B., on the ......... day of............. in the region of .............. being clerk or servant to M.N., stole from the said M.N. 10 yards of cloth. Robbery, contrary to section 286 of the Penal Code. - 8 Verify source ↗
ROBBERY
AI-assisted research summary: This section gives a robbery example: stealing a watch while using or threatening actual violence against another person to obtain or keep the watch.
8. - ROBBERY 290 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023] PARTICULARS OF OFFENCE A.B., on the ....... day of ............... in the region of .................... stole a watch and at or immediately before or immediately after the time of such stealing did use or threaten to use actual violence to C.D in order to obtain or to retain the watch. - 9 Verify source ↗
BURGLARY
AI-assisted research summary: This section describes a burglary allegation: breaking and entering a dwelling house at night with intent to steal, and stealing a watch.
9. - BURGLARY Burglary, contrary to section 294, and stealing, contrary to section 269 of the Penal Code. PARTICULARS OF OFFENCE A.B., in the night of ......... day of ............ in the region of .................. did break and enter the dwelling house of C.D., with intent to steal therein, and did steal therein one watch, the property of S.T., the said watch being of the value of two hundred shillings. - 10 Verify source ↗
THREATS
AI-assisted research summary: This section describes the offence of demanding property by written threats.
10. - THREATS Demanding property by written threats, contrary to section 289 of the Penal Code. PARTICULARS OF OFFENCE A.B., on the ......... day of .............. in the region of ................ with intent to extort money from C.D., caused the said C.D. to receive a letter containing threats of injury or detriment to be caused to E.F. - 11 Verify source ↗
ATTEMPTS TO EXTORT
AI-assisted research summary: This provision describes an attempt to extort money by threats.
11. - ATTEMPTS TO EXTORT Attempt to extort by threats, contrary to section 290 of the Penal Code. PARTICULARS OF OFFENCE A.B., on the ...... day of ............... in the region of ............... with intent to extort money from C.D., accused or threatened to accuse the said C.D. of an unnatural offence. - 12 Verify source ↗
FALSE PRETENCES
AI-assisted research summary: This section describes the offence of obtaining goods by false pretences.
12. - FALSE PRETENCES Obtaining goods by false pretences, contrary to section 302 of the Penal Code. 291 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023] PARTICULARS OF OFFENCE A.B., on the ......... day of ............... in the region of .................. with intent to defraud, obtained from S.P. 5 metres of cloth by falsely pretending that the said A.B. was a servant to J.S. and that he, the said A.B., had then been sent by the said J.S. to S.P., for the said cloth, and that he, the said A.B. was then authorised by the said J.S. to receive the said cloth on behalf of the said J.S. - 13 Verify source ↗
CONSPIRACY TO DEFRAUD
AI-assisted research summary: This text states charges of conspiracy to defraud and arson, with particulars describing a false newspaper advertisement about jewelry sales.
13. - CONSPIRACY TO DEFRAUD Conspiracy to defraud, contrary to section 306 of the Penal Code. PARTICULARS OF OFFENCE A.B., and C.D. on the ........ day of ........ and on divers days between that day and the day of .......... in the region of ................ conspired together with intent to defraud by means of an advertisement inserted by them, the said A.B. and C.D., in the H.S. newspaper, falsely representing that A.B. and C.D. were then carrying on a genuine business as jewellers at ............... in the region and that they were then able to supply certain articles of jewellery to whomsoever would remit to them the sum of forty shillings. Arson, contrary to section 319 of the Penal Code. - 14 Verify source ↗
ARSON
AI-assisted research summary: This section states an arson offence example: A.B. wilfully and unlawfully set fire to a house.
14. - ARSON PARTICULARS OF OFFENCE A.B., on the .......... day of ............ in the region of ................ wilfully and unlawfully set fire to a house. Damaging trees, contrary to section 326 of the Penal Code. - 15 Verify source ↗
DAMAGE
AI-assisted research summary: This text alleges that A.B. wilfully and unlawfully damaged a mango tree, and notes a first count of forgery contrary to section 338 of the Penal Code.
15. - DAMAGE PARTICULARS OF OFFENCE A.B., on the ......... day of ............. in the region of ................ wilfully and unlawfully damaged a mango tree there growing. First Count. - Forgery, contrary to section 338 of the Penal Code. - 16 Verify source ↗
FORGERY
AI-assisted research summary: This section states particulars for forgery charges, including forging a will and uttering a forged will.
16. - FORGERY 292 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023] PARTICULARS OF OFFENCE A.B., on the ....... day of .......... in the ................ region with intent to defraud or deceive, forged a will purporting to be the will of C.D. Second Count. - Uttering a false document, contrary to section 342 of the Penal Code. PARTICULARS OF OFFENCE A.B., on the ....... day of ............. in the region of ................. knowingly and fraudulently uttered a certain forged will purporting to be the will of C.D. - 17 Verify source ↗
UTTERING COUNTERFEIT COIN
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists the offence of uttering counterfeit coin, describing a person who uttered a counterfeit shilling knowing it was counterfeit.
17. - UTTERING COUNTERFEIT COIN Uttering counterfeit coin, contrary to section 360 of the Penal Code. PARTICULARS OF OFFENCE A.B., on the ........ day of ............ at ....................... market in the region of ................. uttered a counterfeit shilling, knowing the same to be counterfeit. Perjury, contrary to section 102 of the Penal Code. - 18 Verify source ↗
PERJURY
AI-assisted research summary: A witness who knowingly gives false testimony in a trial is described as committing perjury.
18. - PERJURY PARTICULARS OF OFFENCE A.B., on the ....... day of ............ in the region of ................... being a witness upon the trial of an action in the High Court of Tanzania at Dar es Salaam in which one .......... was plaintiff, and one ............ was defendant, knowingly gave false testimony that he saw one M.W. in the street called the .......... on the .............. day of ................ - 19 Verify source ↗
DEFAMATORY LIBEL
AI-assisted research summary: This section refers to publishing defamatory matter contrary to section 187 of the Penal Code.
19. - DEFAMATORY LIBEL Publishing defamatory matter, contrary to section 187 of the Penal Code. [Omitted: Section 187 of the Penal Code repealed by Act No. 3 of 1976.] - 20 Verify source ↗
FALSE ACCOUNTING
AI-assisted research summary: This section gives particulars for a false accounting offence involving a clerk or servant who, with intent to defraud, makes or helps make a false cash-book entry or leaves out a material cash-book detail.
20. - FALSE ACCOUNTING First Count. - Fraudulent false accounting, contrary to section 317 of the Penal Code. 293 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023] PARTICULARS OF OFFENCE A.B., on the ........ day of ........... in the region of ..................., being a clerk or servant to C.D., with intent to defraud, made or was privy to making a false entry in a cash book belonging to the said C.D., his employer, purporting to show that on the said day two thousand shillings had been paid to L.M. Second Count. - Same as first count. PARTICULARS OF OFFENCE A.B., on the ........ day of ........... in the region of ................., being a clerk or servant to C.D., with intent to defraud, omitted or was privy to omitting from a cash book belonging to the said C.D. his employer, a material particular, that is to say, the receipt on the said day of one thousand shillings from H.S. - 21 Verify source ↗
THEFT BY AGENT
AI-assisted research summary: This section states two example charges of theft by an agent.
21. - THEFT BY AGENT First Count. - Stealing by agents and others, contrary to section 273 of the Penal Code. PARTICULARS OF OFFENCE A.B., on the ........ day of ............. in the region of ............, stole two thousand shillings which had been entrusted to him by H.S. for him, the said A.B., to retain in safe custody. Second Count. - Stealing by agents and others, contrary to section 273 of the Penal Code. PARTICULARS OF OFFENCE A.B., on the ...... day of ............. in the region of ................, stole two thousand shillings which had been received by him, for and on account of L.M. - 22 Verify source ↗
PREVIOUS CONVICTION
AI-assisted research summary: This provision is a form entry for recording a prior conviction before the offence.
22. - PREVIOUS CONVICTION (Section 275 of the Penal Code) Prior to the commission of the said offence, the said A.B. had been previously convicted of ........................... on the .......... day of ............. at the .......................... held at ............... 294 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023] THIRD SCHEDULE (Made under section 216) CERTIFICATE REGARDING PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINTS THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT I, ........................... of ....................... being an officer appointed under section 216 of the Criminal Procedure Act, hereby certify as follows: (1) On the .................... day of ........................... 20........ at .................. received a sealed packet by hand of .......... numbered.............. purporting to be sent by ............. which contained exposed/and processed photographic film(s), under cover of a letter No............ dated .............. purporting to be signed by ................. requesting that I should process the said film(s) and/prepare therefrom photographic print(s) and enlargement(s). (2) The said letter and packet were each signed and dated by me and are attached hereto as annexures ...... and ....... respectively. (3) In pursuance of the said request I processed the said film(s) and/ prepared therefrom photographic print(s) and/enlargement(s) each of which I have signed and attached hereto as annexure(s) ........... and ........................... (4) The photographic print(s) and/enlargement(s) attached hereto as annexure(s) .................. is/are, as nearly as may be, exact reproduction(s) from the exposed/and processed film(s) submitted to me as aforesaid and have in no way been retouched, altered or otherwise interfered with in the process of their preparation. Given at ................................ under my hand this ............ day of ........................ 20........ Signed.............................. 295 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG. THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT [CAP. 20 R.E. 2023] FOURTH SCHEDULE (Made under section 219) REPORT OF HANDWRITING EXPERT THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT I, ...................................................................... of ....................... being an officer appointed under section 219 of the Criminal Procedure Act under Government Notice No ...... of...... 20........, hereby certify as follows: (1) On the ................ day of .............. 20........ at ......... I received a sealed packet, numbered ................ purporting to be sent by .................. which contained ............... under cover of a letter No....... dated ........... purporting to be signed by ......... The said packet, letter and .................... were each signed and dated by me and are attached hereto as annexures ............., ......... and .............. respectively. (2) On the ................ day of ............ 20........ at ........... I received a sealed packet, numbered .................. purporting to be sent by .................. which contained (in the same package) ............ under cover of a letter No. ..... dated ........ purporting to be signed by .............. The said ..................., and the said packet and letter were each signed and dated by me and are attached hereto as annexures ................... and .......... (3) I have examined and compared the handwriting on the said annexure ................ and the handwriting on the said annexures .............. and have prepared as annexure ........... a photographic representation (a schedule) of comparisons and similarities between the handwriting on the said annexures ........... and ..................... together with my comments thereon. And I hereby state that, in my opinion, ........................................................ ........................................................................................................................... Given at............................ under my hand this ................. day of ................
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Section 20
AI-assisted research summary: 20........ Signed................... 296 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.
20........ Signed................... 296 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.
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