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Jinyamu v United Republic of Tanzania (Application No. 015/2018) [2024] AfCHPR 30 (13 November 2024)
The African Court found Tanzania violated rights to life and dignity by imposing a mandatory death sentence and hanging, but rejected the fair trial claim.
Kalonge v United Republic of Tanzania (Application No. 024/2018) [2024] AfCHPR 28 (13 November 2024)
The African Court held that Tanzania’s mandatory death penalty violated the right to life and that hanging violated dignity, but dismissed the other claims.
Nyerere v United Republic of Tanzania (Application No. 023/2018) [2024] AfCHPR 24 (13 November 2024)
The court found that the mandatory imposition of the death penalty under Tanzanian law violates Article 4 of the African Charter, as it deprives judicial officers of discretion and fails to consider individual circumstances, rendering the punishment arbitrary and contrary to the right to life. The method of execution by hanging was held to violate Article 5, as it constitutes cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment and undermines human dignity. The applicant's allegations of torture and unfair trial were not substantiated, as domestic courts had addressed these issues and no manifest error or…
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Bazil v United Republic of Tanzania (Application No. 027/2018) [2024] AfCHPR 27 (13 November 2024)
The African Court found no fair trial violation in Lameck Bazil’s murder conviction, but held that Tanzania’s mandatory death penalty and hanging violated the rights to life and dignity.
Zabron v United Republic of Tanzania (Application No. 051/2016) [2024] AfCHPR 34 (4 June 2024)
The African Court found Tanzania violated Zabron’s rights to life, dignity, fair trial, and consular assistance, but not effective legal representation or interpreter rights.
Gabriel and Another v United Republic of Tanzania (Application No. 050/2016) [2024] AfCHPR 4 (13 February 2024)
The Court found that the mandatory imposition of the death penalty for murder under Section 197 of the Respondent State's Penal Code violates Article 4 of the Charter by arbitrarily depriving individuals of the right to life, as it removes judicial discretion and fails to consider individual circumstances. Furthermore, execution by hanging is inherently degrading and violates Article 5 of the Charter. The Applicants' claims regarding violations of the right to a fair trial, non-discrimination, and equal protection were dismissed due to lack of substantiation and evidence. The Court held that…
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John v United Republic of Tanzania (Application No. 049/2016) [2023] AfCHPR 44 (7 November 2023)
The Court held that the mandatory imposition of the death penalty under Section 197 of the Tanzanian Penal Code constitutes an arbitrary deprivation of the right to life, violating Article 4 of the African Charter. The Court reaffirmed its jurisprudence that such mandatory sentencing precludes judicial discretion and consideration of mitigating factors, rendering the penalty arbitrary. Furthermore, the method of execution by hanging is inherently degrading and violates the right to dignity under Article 5 of the Charter. The Court found no violation of the Applicant's fair trial rights under…
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Mussa v United Republic of Tanzania (Application No. 031/2016) [2023] AfCHPR 11 (13 June 2023)
The Court found that the applicant's conviction was based on a confession determined by the High Court and affirmed by the Court of Appeal to be voluntary, corroborated by other evidence, and not obtained under duress. The Court held that it is not an appellate body but may assess whether domestic proceedings meet international human rights standards. The applicant failed to prove that his application for review was properly filed and served, or that there was undue delay attributable to the state. The Court also found that the applicant was represented by state-funded counsel at all relevant…
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Mgira v United Republic of Tanzania (Application No. 003/2019) [2023] AfCHPR 8 (13 June 2023)
The African Court held that Thomas Mgira’s fair-trial and equality claims failed, finding no manifest error in the domestic courts’ assessment of identification evidence.
Msuguri v United Republic of Tanzania (Application No. 052/2016) [2022] AfCHPR 36 (1 December 2022)
The African Court found that the mandatory imposition of the death penalty under Tanzanian law violated the applicant's right to life and fair trial as protected by Articles 4 and 7 of the African Charter. The Court held that, although the domestic courts considered the applicant's insanity defense, the law deprived the sentencing judge of discretion to impose a lesser sentence based on individual circumstances, rendering the deprivation of life arbitrary. The Court further determined that the applicant's prolonged pre-trial detention of over six years and extended time on death row constitut…
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