Constitution of the united republic of tanzania 1977, as amended to 2005 english. The united republic, political parties, the people and. Constitution of the united republic of tanzania 1977, as. Moreover, it is a constitution whose terms cannot be altered by ordinary forms of legislation, only by special amending procedures. Centre for human rights, university of pretoria, south africa pdf as amended to 30061995 pdf as amended to 30061995 doc. 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. Constitution of the united republic of tanzania, macro and micro policies, strategies and programmes.
Chapter one part ii of this document contains the fundamental objectives and directive principles of state policy. Tanzanias constitutional reform predicament and the survival. Since 1961 tanzania has had four constitutions namely. This article is part of a series on the politics and government of tanzania. 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.
Essentially, there is no strict separation of powers under the constitution of tanzania, both in principle and practice. Is there a choice not to change the 1977 grundnorm. 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. 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. Tanzanias constitutional reform predicament and the. 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. 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 amendment act of 1984 act no 15 of 1984. The interim constitution of the united republic of tanganyika and zanzibar 1964 the union constitution was established. United republic of tanzania on the one hand and zanzibar on the other. Mar 12, 2015 the constitution of the united republic of tanzania was enacted by the constituent assembly ca april 25, 1977 and promulgated april 26, 1977. 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. Critics are particularly directed at article 741 ac of this constitution which gives powers to the president, who is also the chairman of the ruling party to appoint top officials of the national electoral commission. Constitution of the united republic of tanzania 1977, as amended to 2005. United republic of tanzania ministry of education state department of vocational and technical training east africa skills for transformation and regional integration project eastrip p163399 environmental and social management framework esmf august 2018 public disclosure authorized public disclosure authorized public disclosure authorized.
The enforcement of basic rights and freedoms and the state of. 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. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania was enacted by the constituent assembly ca april 25, 1977 and promulgated april 26, 1977. Download the constitution of the united republic of tanzania of 1977 book pdf free download link or read online here in pdf. This constitution essentially confirmed the main principles of the republic and interim constitutions, i.
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 the constitution of the. 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. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania, 1977. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania 1977 represents a contemporary approach in constitutionalising the doctrine of separation of powers. Tanzania country constitutional profile constitutionnet.
Constitutionalism and democratic governance in africa. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania, 1977 vests the authority and responsibility to administer justice in the judiciary of tanzania. The permanent constitution of the united republic of tanzania of 1977 d. On march 16, 1977, president nyerere also convened a constituent assembly to discuss and enact the new constitution. An act to amend the interim constitution of tanzania, 1965. That is to say, if the constitution itself provides that particular amendment, then it could be possible to amend the constitution, e. The doctrine of separation of powers jaba jaba shadrack. This is a list of the federal institutions of tanzania. The nyalali commission on oneparty or multiparty vi. 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. Key historical and constitutional developments from 1961 at the time of her independence up to 1977, when she got her permanent constitution, tanzania had 5 new constitutions namely. But importantly was the birth of a single party in the country chama cha mapinduzi. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania of 1977.
May 25, 2011 the constitution of the united republic of tanzania tanzania, parliament on. United republic of tanzania 286 general provisions 104. The consitution of the united republic of tanzania of 1977. The parliament of the united republic is unicameral. This act may be cited as the interim constitution of tanzania amendment no. The enforcement of basic rights and freedoms and the state. The th amendment to the constitution of april, 2000 viii. 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. Tanzania adopted the independence constitution of tanzania.
Execution of court process to be done throughout the entire united republic of tanzania. Tza1985c44516 law of the fifth amendment of the state constitution. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania 1977 makes it mandatory to protect human health of each citizen in tanzania. United republic of tanzania the constitution of the united. Article 14 states that every person has the right to live and to the protection of his life by the society in accordance with the law, which may be interpreted to mean that tanzanians are entitled to a healthy. 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. Examine the strategies which can be used to liberate women in tanzania. It, therefore, incorporates and consolidates all amendments made to the constitution of chama. United republic of tanzania shall be performed under the auspices of the partyunited republic of tanzania, 2000. Tanzanian affairs tanzanias constitutional amendments. This law is the supreme law of the sovereign united republic of tanzania which. Cite as, constitution of the united republic of tanzania last amended 1985, 26 april 1977, available at. The government amended the 1977 constitution in 2000 and 2004 among other things, to increase womens participation in the national parliament and local authorities. 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.
Constitutions of the countries of the world, 200006, g. 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 last. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania, 1977 cap. The consitution of the united republic of tanzania of 1977 east africa, zanzibar. The united republic of tanzania prime ministers office regional administration and local government pmoralg public disclosure authorized resettlement policy framework for the proposed tscp additional financing project march 2014 tanzania strategic cities project tscp public disclosure authorized rp1625 v1 public disclosure authorized. November, 1967 an act to amend the interim constitution of tanzania, 1965 2nd march, 19681 enacted by the parliament of the united republic of tanzania. The government also formulated the women and gender.
The union constitution was a modification of the republic constitution of 1962. The united republic of tanzania was created from the union of two former colonial. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania of. It is composed of the national assembly and the president of the united republic. In contrast to the united kingdom, the united republic of tanzania adopted its permanent constitution in 1977 see tanzania, 1977. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it. These constitutions are discussed in the subsequent sections. In the aftermath of the merger of the political parties in tanzania mainland and zanzibar, which led eventually to the formation of chama cha mapinduzi in 1977, the political structure was again reflected in the 1977 constitution of the united republic. Enacted by the parliament of the united republic of tanzania. United republic of tanzania shall be performed under the auspices of the party united republic of tanzania, 2000.
The constitution of the united republic of tanzania of 1977 wipo. 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. Chapter one part ii of this document contains the fundamental. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania urbanlex. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania. 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. Archived from the original pdf on 22 december 2009. Tanzania united republic ofs constitution of 1977 with. Special constitutional court of the united republic of tanzania. The consitution of the united republic of tanzania of 1977 east africa, zanzibar on. The territories and regions of the united republic. United republic of tanzania the first draft of a new constitution was completed in june 20 and is currently being debated in constitutional forums around the country. Identify and explain the measures taken by african governments to improve the weaknesses.
The fifth constitutional amendment as an exception to the rule. In 1977, the government adopted the permanent constitution of the united republic of tanzania, 1977, consolidating changes that had been undertaken. The interim constitution of the united republic of tanganyika and. 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.
This constitution was further amended in 1980 to take account of a significant evolutionary. Title, commencement and application of this constitution. This 19834 constitutional debate was a fine example of. Q the current constitution for the united republic of tanzania. 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. A 1977 b 1967 c 1984 d 1964 e 1961 x the speaker of the united republic of tanzania is elected from the a members of parliament only b office of the parliament c lawyers and judges. On march 16, 1977, president nyerere also convened a constituent assembly. Repeal of the constitution of the united republic of tanzania, 1977. The union was constituted by signing of a treaty called the articles of union by the respective heads of state mwalimu nyerere and. 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.
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