Entries by fbadmin1

Suspect’s right to write out a statement himself

October 10, 2021 in /by

I am suspected of committing an offence and have been summoned by the investigator to appear before him for the purpose of recording my statement. I don’t want the investigator to record my statement instead I want to write the statement myself. Does the law allow me to ask the investigator to furnish me with […]

Q&A – 11 October 2021

October 10, 2021 in /by

Storing pornography in mobile phone I had a boil near my private parts and sent a photo of it to my husband. A few months’ later my husband’s office was raided by law enforcement officers who took the employees phones for investigation. My husband is now charged for the offence of possession of pornography extracted […]

Price fixing by factory owner

October 4, 2021 in /by

There are certain factories owned by some big shot owners that have developed monopolistic behavior. They have colluded to fix prices of the product and are creating an artificial shortage. There are all signs of practices that are anti competitive. Is there a law that can protect consumers in such a scenario? JL, Dar The […]

Detained in police station for traffic offence

October 4, 2021 in /by

I was stopped by police officers who shockingly did an alcohol test on me. The results were positive and I got arrested and spent the night in police custody. Can they arrest me for this offence? Could they just not have fined me and let me go? Is this legal? TT, Dar The Road Traffic […]

One sided insurance

October 4, 2021 in /by

My household fire insurance policy states that I cannot make a claim 14 days after a fire or burglary. I was overseas and just came back into the country to find my house totally empty. Everything was stolen. My broker says that the 14 days have passed and I cannot now claim. What should I […]

Q&A – 4 October 2021

October 4, 2021 in /by

Maximum age to get married I am a healthy 80 year old man and have a 29 year old girlfriend. Just as I was planning to get married, my cousin who is a self-proclaimed bush lawyer says that I am above the age for marriage especially considering that there is a 51-year gap between us. He says […]

Prohibited contribution or hospitality to a civil servant

September 27, 2021 in /by

I am a businessman and get a lot of requests for contributions from different civil servants. For example, I am called very regularly to contribute for funerals of closed ones of those who are working in the civil service. Is it an offence to contribute? My second question is whether it is an offence to […]

Procuring a prisoner to attend Court as witness

September 27, 2021 in /by

Our company is a defendant in civil suit which is still pending hearing for the defence side. Our key witness is our former managing director who is currently in prison serving a jail term. How can we procure a prisoner to come to Court as our witness? AK, Morogoro Section 60 of the Prisons Act […]

Age for enrollment for pre-primary and primary school education

September 27, 2021 in /by

My daughter turned 5 years on 12 December last year. In January this year I approached the headteacher of the school where she is pursuing pre-primary school to enroll her for primary education. The headteacher refused my request on the ground that a 5 years old child is not eligible for enrollment for primary education. […]

Q&A – 27 September 2021

September 27, 2021 in /by

Age for enrollment for pre-primary and primary school education My daughter turned 5 years on 12 December last year. In January this year I approached the headteacher of the school where she is pursuing pre-primary school to enroll her for primary education. The headteacher refused my request on the ground that a 5 years old […]

Claim for costs in criminal matters

September 20, 2021 in /by

My neighbour made a false accusation against me to the Police that I threatened to shoot him with a pistol which I have never even owned. I was arrested and charged with the offence of threatening violence although I was released on Court bail. I have been attending Court almost once every month for the […]

Change of child’s name

September 20, 2021 in /by

My son was baptised three weeks ago at the age of 16 years. He wants to use his baptismal name which is different from his name appearing in his birth certificate. What is the procedure for changing the child’s name in the birth certificate? BK, Bukoba Section 14 of the Births and Deaths Registration Act […]

Aiding or abetting a tax offence

September 20, 2021 in , /by

When can a person who has no liability to pay tax be charged with aiding, abetting or counseling commission of a tax offence? Can a tax consultant or a legal advisor who represents or acts for a taxpayer after the assessment is raised by the revenue authority be charged with aiding, abetting or counseling the […]

Q&A – 20 September 2021

September 20, 2021 in /by

Aiding or abetting a tax offence When can a person who has no liability to pay tax be charged with aiding, abetting or counseling commission of a tax offence? Can a tax consultant or a legal advisor who represents or acts for a taxpayer after the assessment is raised by the revenue authority be charged […]

Compensation for death caused by wildlife

September 13, 2021 in /by

My brother was killed by a hyena in my home village at night when he was on his way home from a neighbouring village. Can you guide me how to claim compensation from the government? MC, Musoma The government does not pay compensation for loss of life or injury caused by dangerous wild animals. It […]

Number of paid maternity leaves entitled

September 13, 2021 in /by

We are negotiating a Collective Bargaining Agreement with a Trade Union and would like to get your opinion on the following issues of labour law. Does the law limit the terms of paid maternity leave the employer is bound to give the employee during subsistence of the employment relationship? Within what span of time is […]

Selling alcohol to under 18 years child

September 13, 2021 in /by

I am small entrepreneur who runs a small pub in the street where I live. I am told that the law does not allow selling beers and other intoxicating liquors to persons under the age of 18 years. Is my understanding correct? AK, Moshi Your understanding is not correct. Legal age to drink is actually […]

Q&A – 13 September 2021

September 13, 2021 in /by

Selling alcohol to under 18 years child I am small entrepreneur who runs a small pub in the street where I live. I am told that the law does not allow selling beers and other intoxicating liquors to persons under the age of 18 years. Is my understanding correct? AK, Moshi Your understanding is not […]

Q&A – 6 September 2021

September 6, 2021 in /by

Amount of alcohol a driver is allowed to consume I drive my own car to and from my work-place. As is the case with many other men, on my way home I take few beers in the bars situated along the road. I would like to know if the law prescribes the quantity of beers […]