Concluding Observations and Recommendations on the Consolidated 2nd to 10th Periodic Report
of the United Republic of Tanzania
believes that in an open, free and democratic society where there is
separation of powers, such measures are not necessary.
24. That there is no permanent independent institution to oversee police
misconduct and other malpractices.
25. That the crime of libel still exists on the statute books of Tanzania.
26. That the Education Act still provides for corporal punishment, which the
State delegate confirmed, is still being administered in Tanzania.
IV – Recommendations
The African Commission recommends that the Government of the United
Republic of Tanzania should:
27. Work closely with NGOs, civil society organisations, and other human
rights actors to ensure the enjoyment of the rights and freedoms enshrined
in the African Charter.
28. Immediately abolition corporal punishment as it constitutes a violation of
Article 5 of the African Charter.
29. Abolish the death penalty.
30. Amend the Newspaper Act to remove criminal libel from its statute
books.
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