Chapter one part ii of this document contains the fundamental objectives and directive. Save that if the life of parliament expires at any time when the united republic is at war, the national assembly may, from time to time, extend the period mentioned in article 65 of this constitution for a period not exceeding twelve months each time. On march 16, 1977, president nyerere also convened a constituent assembly. The nyalali commission on oneparty or multiparty vi. Presidential election who has misgivings about the election, may file a. United republic of tanzania the constitution of the. The consitution of the united republic of tanzania of 1977 east africa, zanzibar. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania, 1977 recognises this right, but at present there is no law that. The interim constitution of the united republic of tanganyika and zanzibar 1964 the union constitution was established. Oneparty rule ended in 1995 with the first democratic elections held in the country since the 1970s. Constitution of the united republic of tanzania 1977, as amended. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it. Union matters a list of 22 items that are exclusive union matters is the basis of the division of powers between the union and zanzibar.
In 1977 also tanu and the asp were amalgamated to form the chama cha mapinduzi ccm as the oneparty of both the mainland and zanzibar. United republic tanzanias 1977 constitution that is little known. Cases on constitutional and administrative laws in tanzania. The consitution of the united republic of tanzania of 1977. The union was constituted by signing of a treaty called the articles of union by the respective heads of state mwalimu nyerere and. Chapter one deals with fundamental principles and the basic philosophy of tanzania.
The executive of the united republic section 3 chapter 3. The territory of the united republic of tanzania 3. This revised edition of the constitution of the united republic of tanzania incorporates and consolidates all amendments made therein by the constituent assembly in 1977 up to the 14th amendment of 2005 and it is printed and published under section 4 of the laws revision act chapter 4. Articles 117 to 123 may not be correctly represented here.
The draft constitution of the united republic of tanzania content article title preamble chapter one the united republic of tanzania part one the name, the territory, the national symbols, language and values 1. In 1977, the government adopted the permanent constitution of the united republic of tanzania, 1977, consolidating changes that had been undertaken. Table notes constitution of the united republic of tanzania 1977, article 42 and the first schedule matthews 2002, 10291033. The judiciary has its foundation on article 107a 1 and 107b of the constitution and states clearly about the independence of the judiciary in the united republic of tanzania. This model is unique in the african context, where several other states have established federations. Constitution of tanzania defines the legal context in which all aspects of human development for tanzanians, including land matters can operate. The united republic of tanzania urt was born on the 26th april, 1964 when the republic of tanganyika and the peop. The last amendment to the 1977 constitution was in 2005.
Tanzania country constitutional profile constitutionnet. This act may be cited as the interim constitution of tanzania amendment no. The constitution is the principal law of the land and, for instance, defines land ownership in tanzania by placing it under the custodianship of the president. Links provide access to primary documents, legal commentary, and general government information about specific jurisdictions and topics. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania, 1977. This guide to law online tanzania contains a selection of tanzanian legal, juridical, and governmental sources accessible through the internet.
Special constitutional court of the united republic of tanzania. The united republic of tanzania article part one name, boundaries, symbols, language, national values 1. Republic of tanzania article about republic of tanzania by. Tanzania united republic ofs constitution of 1977 with. Constitution of the united republic of tanzania 1977, as. The functions off national prosecutions services are as. Archived from the original pdf on 22 december 2009. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania, 1977 cap. Chapter one part ii of this document contains the fundamental.
Minister means the minister for the time being responsible for legal affairs. In accordance with the constitution of 1977 there are two governments in the united republic of tanzania, that is, the union government and the revolutionary government of zanzibar. The union constitution was a modification of the republic constitution of 1962. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania as further amended fourth constitution 1977 today one month after ccm was founded, the permanent constitution was approved. Constitution of tanzania zanzibar legal services centre.
May 02, 2008 this edition of the constitution of the united republic of tanzania, 1997, incorporates and consolidates all amendments made in the constitution since its enactment by the constituent assembly in 1977 up to the 30th june, 1995. The calls for a constitutional reform process in tanzania date back to 1980s. Constitution of the united republic of tanzania 1977 cap 2, pdf document, opens new. In 1995, the country held its first democratic elections since the 1970s. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania was enacted by the constituent assembly ca april 25, 1977 and promulgated april 26, 1977. The interim constitution of the united republic of tanganyika and.
The fifth constitutional amendment as an exception to the rule. United republic of tanzania the constitution of the united. Tanzanian affairs the parliament of the united republic of. The consitution of the united republic of tanzania of 1977 east africa, zanzibar on. The object of this constitution is to facilitate the building of the united republic as a nation of equal and free individuals enjoying freedom, justice, fraternity and concord, through the pursuit of the policy of socialism and self reliance which emphasizes the application of socialist principles while taking into account the conditions prevailing in the united republic. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Mainland tanzania formerly tanganyika received independence in december 1961, while zanzibar gained her independence in january 1964, through a revolution. April 1964 and became one sovereign republic known as the united republic of tanzania from 26 april 1964 nchalla, 20.
Kikwete recognised this at the ogp london summit in 20. Download the constitution of the united republic of tanzania of 1977 book pdf free download link or read online here in pdf. This law is the supreme law of the sovereign united republic of tanzania which governs. Edition notes this edition of the constitution of the republic of tanzania, 1977, incorporates and consolidates all amendments made in the constitution since its enactment by the constituent assembly in 1977 up to the 30th june, 1995cover p. The parliament of the united republic is unicameral. Tanzania in figures 2012 is the revised version from the previous booklets, which provides important demographic and socialeconomic data as well as numbers of statistical indicators on the united republic of tanzania.
On march 16, 1977, president nyerere also convened a constituent assembly to discuss and enact the new constitution. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania of. This document contains data and information from various statistical. The permanent constitution of the united republic of tanzania, 1977. Constitution of zanzibar 1984, including amendments up until 2002 constitution of zanzibar 1984, articles 26, 283 constitution of zanzibar 1984, articles 26, 39, 41the constitution was amended after a referendum in july 2010 to give effect to these. The enforcement of basic rights and freedoms in tanzania background information it is now common knowledge that the bill of rights was introduced for the first time in the permanent constitution of the united republic of tanzania1 by the fifth constitutional. National prosecutions services is an independent and autonomous body established by the national prosecutions services establishment order, 2018 made pursuant to article 36 1 off the constitution off the united republic off tanzania off 1977.
United republic tanzanias 1977 constitution that is. The respondent filed a petition in the high court under articles 6, 18, 19, 201, 24,262 and 304 of the constitution of the united republic of tanzania, ss. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania. United republic of tanzania article about united republic. It is composed of the national assembly and the president of the united republic. The countrys first ogp action plan was submitted in april 2012, focusing on enhancing transparency, citizen participation. Constitution of the united states we the people of the united states, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to. Constitutions of the united republic of tanzania and articles of the union. Jun 19, 2019 the constitution of the united republic of tanzania, 1977 vests the authority and responsibility to administer justice in the judiciary of tanzania. This article is part of a series on the politics and government of tanzania.
May 25, 2011 the constitution of the united republic of tanzania tanzania, parliament on. The enforcement of basic rights and freedoms and the state. Constitution on of the united republic of tanzania, 1977. Constitution of tanzania united republic of 1977 rev. Subject to provisions of the relevant laws of the land, every person is entitled. Tanzanias constitutional reform predicament and the survival.
This constitution essentially confirmed the main principles of the republic and interim constitutions, i. The permanent constitution of the united republic of tanzania of 1977 d. United republic of tanzania the constitution of the united republic of tanzania of 1977 1998 section 1 chapter 1 the united republic, political parties, the people and the policy of socialism and self reliance section 2 chapter 2. This site is like a library, you could find million book here by using search box in the header. This is a list of the federal institutions of tanzania. This revised edition of the constitution of the united republic of tanzania incorporates and consolidates all amendments made therein by the constituent assembly in 1977 up to the 14 th amendment of 2005 and it is printed and published under section 4 of the laws revision. This revised edition of the constitution of the united republic of tanzania incorporates and consolidates all amendments made therein by the constituent. Constitution of the united republic of tanzania 1977, as amended to 2005. Zanzibari law overall is governed by the constitution of the united republic of tanzania, 1977, the main provisions of which are discussed in tanzania. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania, 1977 vests the authority and responsibility to administer justice in the judiciary of tanzania. Execution of court process to be done throughout the entire united republic of tanzania. But importantly was the birth of a single party in the country chama cha mapinduzi.
On march 16, 1977, president julius nyerere appointed a twentyperson committee, led by thabit kombo a former secretary general of the asp, to make proposals for a constitution for the united republic. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania 1977 has a total of 10 chapters. Tanzania adopted the independence constitution of tanzania. Oct 21, 2019 download the constitution of the united republic of tanzania of 1977 book pdf free download link or read online here in pdf. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania urbanlex. A highly accessible, easy to use app version of the constitution of tanzania the supreme law of tanzania. Constitution of the united states we the people of the united states, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this. Tanzania simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania of 1977. Constitution of the united republic of tanzania last. The th amendment to the constitution of april, 2000 viii.
The following is the official revised version in english of katiba ya jamhuri ya muungano wa tanzania ya mwaka 1977. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania 1977. Tanzania consists of a mainland part, tanganyika, and the islands of zanzibar and pemba. Despite being presented at the outset with a seemingly unsustainable constitutional settlement, a strong executive has repeatedly deferred and obstructed a radical overhaul of the katiba. Repeal of the constitution of the united republic of tanzania, 1977. Aug 10, 2010 edition notes this edition of the constitution of the republic of tanzania, 1977, incorporates and consolidates all amendments made in the constitution since its enactment by the constituent assembly in 1977 up to the 30th june, 1995cover p. The constitution of 1977 was seriously amended in 1985 by law no. United republic of tanzania shall be performed under the auspices of the partyunited republic of tanzania, 2000.
The constitution is the principal law of the land and, for instance, defines land ownership in tanzania by placing it under the custodianship of the. The basic law katiba in swahili has been the subject of persistent controversy and contestation since the creation of the united republic of tanzania in 1964. United republic of tanzania shall be performed under the auspices of the party united republic of tanzania, 2000. Law of the fifth amendment of the state constitution. The interim constitution of the united republic of tanzania, 1965. Issn 0856 033ix the united republic of tanzania act supplement no. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania in article 16 and article 18 have provide and ensure right to privacy and personal security and freedom of expression respectively, as stated below. The constitution of tanzania, formally constitution of the united republic of tanzania and also known as permanent constitution or fourth constitution of tanzania, was ratified in 1977. Constitution came into force on april 25, 1977 and established oneparty state. The president is not a member of the national assembly but he assents to all bills passed by the assembly before they become acts of parliament. This edition of the constitution of the united republic of tanzania, 1997, incorporates and consolidates all amendments made in the constitution since its enactment by the constituent assembly in 1977 up to the 30th june, 1995. The united republic of tanzania was created from the union of two former colonial.
On the 40 th anniversary of the adoption of tanzanias first permanent constitution, nick branson points to where this distinctive document shows significant signs of strain tanzanias 1977 constitution katiba in swahili provides for a dual government structure. It borders on uganda to the north, kenya to the northeast, mozambique to the south, malawi and zambia to the southwest, and burundi and rwanda to the. The two countries joined together to form the united republic of tanzania in april 1964. Constitution means the constitution of the united republic of tanzania, 1977. A specialised and independent quasijudicial body established to expeditiously adjudicate appeals that arise from the decisions and orders of the fair competition commission fcc and the regulatory authorities in the utilities and infrastructure sectors. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania tanzania, parliament on. Introduction the united republic of tanzania joined the open government partnership ogp in september 2011. Constitution online centre for human rights, university of pretoria, south africa pdf as amended to 30061995 doc. Article 16 of the constitution of the united republic of tanzania every person is entitled to respect and protection of his person, the privacy of his own person, his family and of his. Hivi ni kitu gani kinachofanya kushindwa kuchapwa zote english and swahili versions kwa wakati mmoja. This law is the supreme law of the sovereign united republic of tanzania which governs the area of mainland tanzania and the whole area of zanzibar including its territorial waters. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania as further amended fourth constitution 1977today one month after ccm was founded, the permanent constitution was approved.
Shortly after achieving independence from britain in the early 1960s, tanganyika and zanzibar merged to form the united republic of tanzania in 1964. United republic of tanzania, a state in east africa. This 19834 constitutional debate was a fine example of. Now, therefore, this constitution is enacted by the constituent assembly of the united republic of tanzania, on behalf of the people, for the purpose of building such a society and ensuring that tanzania is governed by a government that adheres to the principles of democracy and socialism and shall be a secular state. Read online the constitution of the united republic of tanzania of 1977 book pdf free download link book now.
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