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The '''Chief Justice of Tanzania''' is the highest judge of the mainland of the state [[United Republic of Tanzania]]. He is appointed by its [[President of Tanzania|President]] and presides the Court of Appeal of Tanzania.<ref>Peter and Bisimba (2007), p. 326</ref>
The '''chief justice of Tanzania''' is the highest post in the judicial system of [[Tanzania]]. The chief justice is appointed by the [[President of Tanzania|president]] and presides over the Court of Appeal of Tanzania.<ref>Peter and Bisimba (2007), p. 326</ref>


==History==
==History==
After the [[First World War]], the former German-governed colony [[Tanganyika]] was put under British authority in the [[Treaty of Versailles]] in 1919.<ref>Skinner (2005), . 184</ref> A year later, a High Court was established by an [[Order in Council]] and the post of the Chief Justice was formed.<ref>Peter and Bisimba (2007), p. 62</ref> Tanganyika became independent in 1961 and after a year was transformed into a republic.<ref name = "Heyns (1997), p. 282"/>
After the [[First World War]], the former German-governed colony [[Tanganyika (territory)|Tanganyika]] was put under British authority in the [[Treaty of Versailles]] in 1919.<ref>Skinner (2005), . 184</ref> A year later, a High Court was established by an [[Order in Council]] and the post of the chief justice was formed.<ref>Peter and Bisimba (2007), p. 62</ref> Tanganyika became independent in 1961 and after a year was transformed into a republic.<ref name = "Heyns (1997), p. 282"/>


In 1964 it merged with [[Zanzibar]] into the United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar, which later in that year was renamed to [[United Republic of Tanzania]].<ref>Heyns (1997), p. 283</ref> Despite the unification both parts of the new state retained their formed judicial system. The Court of Appeal for Tanzania, which has law jurisdiction over the entire state, was inaugurated in 1979.<ref>Peter and Bisimba (2007), p. 102</ref>
In 1964 it merged with [[Zanzibar]] into the United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar, which later in that year was renamed to [[United Republic of Tanzania]].<ref>Heyns (1997), p. 283</ref> Despite the unification both parts of the new state retained their formed judicial system. The Court of Appeal for Tanzania, which has law jurisdiction over the entire state, was inaugurated in 1979.<ref>Peter and Bisimba (2007), p. 102</ref>
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* 1920–1924: [[William Morris Carter]]<ref>{{London Gazette | issue=32020 | page=8479 | date=17 August 1920}}</ref>
* 1920–1924: [[William Morris Carter]]<ref>{{London Gazette | issue=32020 | page=8479 | date=17 August 1920}}</ref>
* 1924–1929: [[William Alison Russell]]<ref>{{London Gazette | issue=32953 | page=5162 | date=4 July 1924}}</ref>
* 1924–1929: [[William Alison Russell]]<ref>{{London Gazette | issue=32953 | page=5162 | date=4 July 1924}}</ref>
* 1929–1936: [[Joseph Alfred Sheridan]]<ref>{{London Gazette | issue=33537 | page=6100 | date=24 September 1929}}</ref>
* 1929–1934: [[Joseph Alfred Sheridan]]<ref>{{London Gazette | issue=33537 | page=6100 | date=24 September 1929}}</ref>
* 1934–1936: [[Sidney Solomon Abrahams]]<ref>{{London Gazette | issue=34037 | page=2115 | date=30 March 1934}}</ref>
* 1934–1936: [[Sidney Solomon Abrahams]]<ref>{{London Gazette | issue=34037 | page=2115 | date=30 March 1934}}</ref>
* 1936–1939: [[Llewelyn Chisholm Dalton]]<ref>{{London Gazette | issue=34304 | page=4509 | date=14 July 1936}}</ref>
* 1936–1939: [[Llewelyn Chisholm Dalton]]<ref>{{London Gazette | issue=34304 | page=4509 | date=14 July 1936}}</ref>
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* 1971–1977: [[Augustine Saidi]]<ref>Martin (1974), p. 73</ref>
* 1971–1977: [[Augustine Saidi]]<ref>Martin (1974), p. 73</ref>
* 1977–2000: [[Francis Nyalali|Francis Lucas Nyalali]]<ref name="Heyns (1997), p. 282">Heyns (1997), p. 282</ref>
* 1977–2000: [[Francis Nyalali|Francis Lucas Nyalali]]<ref name="Heyns (1997), p. 282">Heyns (1997), p. 282</ref>
* 2000–2007: [[Barnabas A. Samatta]]<ref>{{cite news | title=Barnabas Samatta | issue=890 | newspaper=[[The Indian Ocean Newsletter]] | date=2 May 2000 | url=http://www.africaintelligence.com/ION/who-s-who/2000/02/05/barnabas-samatta%2C96355-ART-login | accessdate=28 December 2009}}</ref>
* 2000–2007: [[Barnabas A. Samatta]]<ref>{{cite news | title=Barnabas Samatta | issue=890 | newspaper=[[The Indian Ocean Newsletter]] | date=2 May 2000 | url=http://www.africaintelligence.com/ION/who-s-who/2000/02/05/barnabas-samatta%2C96355-ART-login | access-date=28 December 2009}}</ref>
* 2007–2010: [[Augustino Ramadhani]]<ref>{{cite news | title=EAC hails new Chief Justice | issue=00479 | newspaper=[[The Arusha Times]] | date=28 July – 3 August 2007 | url=http://www.arushatimes.co.tz/2007/29/local_news_1.htm | accessdate=28 December 2009 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716054308/http://www.arushatimes.co.tz/2007/29/local_news_1.htm | archive-date=16 July 2011 | url-status=dead }}</ref>
* 2007–2010: [[Augustino Ramadhani]]<ref>{{cite news | title=EAC hails new Chief Justice | issue=00479 | newspaper=[[The Arusha Times]] | date=28 July – 3 August 2007 | url=http://www.arushatimes.co.tz/2007/29/local_news_1.htm | access-date=28 December 2009 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716054308/http://www.arushatimes.co.tz/2007/29/local_news_1.htm | archive-date=16 July 2011 | url-status=dead }}</ref>
* 2010–2017: [[Mohamed Chande Othman]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mohamed Chande Othman|url=https://www.wayamo.com/africa-group-for-justice-and-accountability/members/mohamed-chande-othman/|access-date=2020-08-15|website=Wayamo Foundation|language=en-GB}}</ref>
* 2010–2017: [[Mohamed Chande Othman]]{{fact|date=July 2017}}
* Since 2017: [[Ibrahim Hamis Juma]] <ref>millardayo.com</ref>
* Since 2017: [[Ibrahim Hamis Juma]]<ref>millardayo.com</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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==References==
==References==
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*{{cite book | author = Chris Maina Peter | author2 = Helen K. Bisimba | last-author-amp = yes | title = Law and Justice in Tanzania: Quarter of a Century of the Court of Appeal | publisher = Mkuki na Nyota Publishers | location = Dar es Salaam | year = 2007 | ISBN = 9987-449-43-3 }}
*{{cite book | author = Chris Maina Peter | author2 = Helen K. Bisimba | name-list-style = amp | title = Law and Justice in Tanzania: Quarter of a Century of the Court of Appeal | publisher = Mkuki na Nyota Publishers | location = Dar es Salaam | year = 2007 | ISBN = 9987-449-43-3 }}
*{{cite book | editor = Elizabeth Sleeman | title = The International Who's Who 2004 | publisher = Europa Publications Ltd. | location = London | year = 2003 | ISBN = 1-85743-217-7 }}
*{{cite book | editor = Elizabeth Sleeman | title = The International Who's Who 2004 | publisher = Europa Publications Ltd. | location = London | year = 2003 | ISBN = 1-85743-217-7 | url-access = registration | url = https://archive.org/details/internationalwho2004ond }}
*{{cite book | editor = Richard Fitzwilliams | title = The International Who's Who 1981 | publisher = Europa Publications Ltd. | location = London | year = 1980 | ISBN = 0-905118-48-0 }}
*{{cite book | editor = Richard Fitzwilliams | title = The International Who's Who 1981 | publisher = Europa Publications Ltd. | location = London | year = 1980 | ISBN = 0-905118-48-0 }}
*{{cite book | last = Heyns | first = Christof | title = Human Rights Law in Africa, 1997 | volume = vol. II | publisher = Kluwer Law International | location = The Hague | year = 1997 | ISBN = 90-411-1113-1 }}
*{{cite book | last = Heyns | first = Christof | title = Human Rights Law in Africa, 1997 | volume = II | publisher = Kluwer Law International | location = The Hague | year = 1997 | ISBN = 90-411-1113-1 }}
*{{cite book | last = Martin | first = Robert | title = Personal Freedom and the Law in Tanzania: A Study of Socialist State Administration | publisher = Oxford University Press | location = Oxford | year = 1974 }}
*{{cite book | last = Martin | first = Robert | title = Personal Freedom and the Law in Tanzania: A Study of Socialist State Administration | url = https://archive.org/details/personalfreedoml0000mart | url-access = registration | publisher = Oxford University Press | location = Oxford | year = 1974 }}
*{{cite book | last = Skinner | first = Annabel | title = Tanzania & Zanzibar | publisher = Cadigan Guides | location = London | year = 2005 | ISBN = 1-86011-216-1 }}
*{{cite book | last = Skinner | first = Annabel | title = Tanzania & Zanzibar | publisher = Cadigan Guides | location = London | year = 2005 | ISBN = 1-86011-216-1 }}
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Latest revision as of 06:48, 17 June 2024

The chief justice of Tanzania is the highest post in the judicial system of Tanzania. The chief justice is appointed by the president and presides over the Court of Appeal of Tanzania.[1]

History

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After the First World War, the former German-governed colony Tanganyika was put under British authority in the Treaty of Versailles in 1919.[2] A year later, a High Court was established by an Order in Council and the post of the chief justice was formed.[3] Tanganyika became independent in 1961 and after a year was transformed into a republic.[4]

In 1964 it merged with Zanzibar into the United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar, which later in that year was renamed to United Republic of Tanzania.[5] Despite the unification both parts of the new state retained their formed judicial system. The Court of Appeal for Tanzania, which has law jurisdiction over the entire state, was inaugurated in 1979.[6]

Chief justices of Tanganyika

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Chief justices of Tanzania

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See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Peter and Bisimba (2007), p. 326
  2. ^ Skinner (2005), . 184
  3. ^ Peter and Bisimba (2007), p. 62
  4. ^ a b Heyns (1997), p. 282
  5. ^ Heyns (1997), p. 283
  6. ^ Peter and Bisimba (2007), p. 102
  7. ^ "No. 32020". The London Gazette. 17 August 1920. p. 8479.
  8. ^ "No. 32953". The London Gazette. 4 July 1924. p. 5162.
  9. ^ "No. 33537". The London Gazette. 24 September 1929. p. 6100.
  10. ^ "No. 34037". The London Gazette. 30 March 1934. p. 2115.
  11. ^ "No. 34304". The London Gazette. 14 July 1936. p. 4509.
  12. ^ "No. 34733". The London Gazette. 14 November 1939. p. 7637.
  13. ^ "No. 37133". The London Gazette. 15 June 1945. p. 3140.
  14. ^ "No. 39391". The London Gazette. 23 November 1951. p. 6120.
  15. ^ "No. 40534". The London Gazette. 12 July 1955. p. 4027.
  16. ^ "No. 42039". The London Gazette. 20 May 1960. p. 3575.
  17. ^ Fitzwilliams (1980), p. 1369
  18. ^ Sleeman (2003), p. 598
  19. ^ Martin (1974), p. 73
  20. ^ "Barnabas Samatta". The Indian Ocean Newsletter. No. 890. 2 May 2000. Retrieved 28 December 2009.
  21. ^ "EAC hails new Chief Justice". The Arusha Times. No. 00479. 28 July – 3 August 2007. Archived from the original on 16 July 2011. Retrieved 28 December 2009.
  22. ^ "Mohamed Chande Othman". Wayamo Foundation. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
  23. ^ millardayo.com

References

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