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Paternity of child born 260 days after divorce My former wife has petitioned the Court for payment of maintenance cost of a child born 260 days after we divorced. She claims to have conceived before I petitioned the Court for divorce and that I am the biological father which I dispute because I stopped consummating […]
My cousin is facing a criminal charge and wants to enter into a plea bargaining arrangement but we are worried that if he is convicted on his own plea and sentenced to pay a fine, and is not able to pay the fine in lump sum, he will be committed to prison. We would like […]
I drew a large sum of cash from the bank and kept them at home. These are the funds for which I paid full taxes. The bank reported me to the Financial Intelligence Unit and the law enforcement authorities came to look for me and they conducted a search in my house to find the […]
Fake higher learning institutions giving academic awards Recently I have seen a number of fake or non-reputable higher learning institutions giving in Tanzania to Tanzanian chief executive officers some types of university level awards amongst others. They also pose with those awarded for a photo and give them a certificate, plaque or medal, and the […]
Legal Update – 21 December 2021
There is a bar in the street I reside in which, whenever Yanga and Simba play, fans make a lot of noise by shouting, laughing, whistling, clapping, yelling and some are even hooting. What legal action can I take to stop this? It seems whoever I approach supports one of these teams. KM, Moshi We […]
Two years ago during Christmas day at night while we were in a bar drinking, someone insulted me. I reported the incident to the Police and before the suspect was arrested, he fled. I am now informed that the fugitive is coming back home for Christmas this year. I would like to know if he […]
There are people I see along the highway begging every day and some of them are using children to beg. Doesn’t the law address this problem? KL, Dar It is an offence under section 176(b) of the Penal Code for a person to place himself in a public place for the purpose of begging or […]
Commencement of termination of employment I have an employment contract which contains a clause of three months’ notice of termination or three months’ remuneration in lieu of notice. Last week my employer served me with three months’ notice of termination. I know the time limitation for reference of dispute to the Commission for Mediation and […]
Our chief of finance is charged with theft of the Company’s money and money laundering. We are told that since a charge against him is economic, only the Corruption and Economic Crime Division of the High Court is competent to try him after he is committed to the High Court for trial or until the […]
I want to understand more about the beneficial ownership disclosures, and what the consequences of not complying are? Kindly guide. GP, Dar The beneficial ownership must be disclosed by 31 Dec 2021 (in about 18 days). Whether your company has beneficial owners or not, the company must still comply by filing with BRELA. The various […]
Police arresting prostitutes from streets Last Friday a team of policemen on patrol arrested prostitutes from our streets where they do their business. I am wondering what offence police will charge them with? AL, Dar Loitering, wondering or placing oneself in a public place for the purposes of prostitution is an offence under section 176(a) […]
There is a very large and successful company in Tanzania that has opened so called subsidiaries for each of its businesses. I supply goods to one of these subsidiaries which is always having difficulties paying. My question is twofold: how can the subsidiary be unable to pay the debt when its shareholders are very strong […]
There is a bar on my street whose manager allows prostitutes to assemble there as a meeting point where they can get male customers who go there to drink. Is this not illegal under the law? JM, Mwanza Harbouring prostitutes is an offence under section 176A of the Penal Code. A bar manager who knowingly […]
I have lived with my wife for 20 years and at the time of marriage I was 40 years older than her. Now because of my extreme old age I cannot consummate the marriage for the normal wear and tear issues that I need not repeat here. My wife is threatening that she intends to […]
Possession of marijuana for personal consumption In my community bangi leaves (bangi), also known as marijuana, are used as green vegetables liked by many natives in my home village. Is it an offence to possess or cook fresh leaves of this green vegetable? Does the law only prohibit smoking bangi or is eating fresh leaves […]
I made a witness statement to the police during investigation of a rape offence that was committed near my house. Instead of the Police serving the Court summons directly to me, they have served the summons through my employer. In a criminal case which does not arise from the workplace, does the law allow serving […]
I am charged with sexual harassment of a barmaid but I committed the offence at a bar when I was already drunk. Hearing of the case has started but prosecution case is yet to be closed. I have spoken to the complainant and we have agreed to settle the dispute by paying her some money. […]
Model’s thighs out of shape I am one of the few Tanzanian super models in the international arena. Recently I visited a doctor for a full body check and requested that I needed some medication for very slight fat reduction around the sides of my stomach to reinforce my beautiful figure. He recommended something, in […]
I bailed out a neighbour who was accused of wounding a person in the course of drinking alcohol in a bar. A month after being admitted to Police bail he disappeared and he is nowhere to be found now. Police have given me two weeks to locate the suspect and produce him to the Police […]
We have a female employee who has worked for our Company for fifteen years. She has taken five terms of paid maternity leave during her consecutive period of employment with our Company and now she has submitted an application for sixth term of paid maternity leave. Is she still entitled to a paid maternity leave […]
Law on witchcraft Last week I arrested a witch at night at my homestead. She was found naked on top of the roof of my house with calabash, gazelle horn containing soot, a piece of black cloth and a wild animal tail. She confessed in front of people that she came to bewitch me and […]
I have a 4 year old child born out of wedlock. Her mother has been denying me access to her. What options do I have? KJ, Mbeya. A person who claims to be a parent of the child can move a Juvenile Court by filing an application to the Juvenile Court seeking to gain access […]
Wife and a child called to testify against husband My husband is charged with rape of our housemaid who is below the age of 18 years. My 11 year old son and I have been given a summons by the police to attend Court for the purpose of giving evidence for the prosecution. We don’t […]
Legal Update – 8 November 2021
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