The collaboration of investigative authorities in Tanzania – current issues

Nina Sokoine

doi:10.5771/2363-6262-2016-3-524

Contents
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- 309–310 Titelei/Inhaltsverzeichnis 309–310
- 311–311 Foreword Karima Ameziane Hartmut Hamann Arne Wulff Karima Ameziane Hartmut Hamann Arne Wulff 311–311
- 312–322 Appointment and removal of judges and assignment of files at Civil Courts in Kenya – current issues Naomi Gichuki Naomi Gichuki 312–322
- 323–330 Schedule of responsibilities and the assignment of files at Civil Courts in Tanzania Magdalena Sylister Magdalena Sylister 323–330
- 331–355 Schedule of Responsibilities and the Assignment of Files at Civil Courts in Uganda Edrine Wanyama Edrine Wanyama 331–355
- 356–362 La responsabilité des juges dans l’attribution et le traitement des dossiers dans les affaires civiles au sein des tribunaux congolais Sango Mukalay Adalbert Sango Mukalay Adalbert 356–362
- 363–371 L’exécution de jugements civils et sentences arbitrales en RDC: Défi et obstacles Stéphanie Nsomwe Musangie Stéphanie Nsomwe Musangie 363–371
- 372–391 Défis de la justice commerciale au Burundi: Cas des entreprises en difficultés Stanislas Makoroka Stanislas Makoroka 372–391
- 392–404 Enforcement of civil judgements – responsible law enforcement authorities, procedural obstacles and current issues in Uganda Elau Emmanuel Elau Emmanuel 392–404
- 405–423 L’exécution des jugements civils au Burundi: Incohérence normative, pratique à la limite de la légalité, ver dans le fruit. Dr. Aimé-Parfait Niyonkuru Dr. Aimé-Parfait Niyonkuru 405–423
- 424–432 Appointment and removal of judges and the assignments of files at Criminal Courts in Tanzania Emanuel R. Alfred Emanuel R. Alfred 424–432
- 433–452 L’indépendance du juge pénal au Burundi: Les défis actuels Ntahiraja Bernard Ntahiraja Bernard 433–452
- 453–460 Independence of criminal judges in Kenya – current issues Nabil M. Orina Nabil M. Orina 453–460
- 461–471 L’indépendance du juge pénal eu-égard aux cas actuels en République Démocratique du Congo Mushonga Mayembe Cyprien Mushonga Mayembe Cyprien 461–471
- 472–494 La Justice transitionnelle et l’invention d’une Justice Indépendante en RDC: Nécessité ou urgence? Adolphe Kilomba Sumaili Adolphe Kilomba Sumaili 472–494
- 495–503 The collaboration of investigative authorities in Kenya Hannah Wamuyu Kaguru Hannah Wamuyu Kaguru 495–503
- 504–523 The collaboration of investigative authorities in Uganda: Current issues in criminal matters Asiimwe Jackline Asiimwe Jackline 504–523
- 524–536 The collaboration of investigative authorities in Tanzania – current issues Nina Sokoine Nina Sokoine 524–536
- 537–550 Forth regional conference Nairobi, Kenya in Autumn 2016 about "Requirements for an independent and effective judiciary in Burundi, DR Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda – current problems in criminal and civil proceedings". 537–550
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The collaboration of investigative authorities in Tanzania – current issues

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Nina Sokoine

DOI
- doi.org/10.5771/2363-6262-2016-3-524
- ISSN online: 2363-6262
Abstract

This paper discusses the collaboration of investigative authorities in Tanzania. The authority to investigate is primarily vested on the Tanzania Police Force. Apart from the police, there other public authorities with powers to investigate specific offences related to their occupations. However, this paper examines the collaboration of police investigator and public prosecutor. The police by carrying out the investigative duty assist the prosecutor and the court to dispense justice. The police thus have a duty to collaborate with the prosecutor during the investigation process. However such collaboration is limited to advisory and supervisory role. In Tanzania, the role of Prosecutors in investigation is limited to advisory and supervisory mainly to guide the police investigation to certain direction. Inevitably, the collaboration between the two authorities has experienced some conflicting reactions and tendencies which hamper their smooth working relations. Such is experienced in instances where the police after undergoing thorough investigation process they develop a feeling of exclusiveness and feel that the entire investigation domain is their responsibility. As a result any advice or instruction from prosecutors is taken as unnecessary and interference and resistance is shown when told to bring more substantial evidence, amend or improve evidence collected. On the other hand, prosecutors with the academic background they have on human rights, rule of law and due process, develop a more legalistic approach in handling police files. Other things that hampers the working relations between the two authorises include; conflicting views over case disposition, lack of shared common goals and objectivity. Such conflicts are being considered as evidence for a proper functioning of the checks and balance mechanism of the criminal justice system. To prompt a smooth working relationship between the two, this paper recommends that the police should welcome the checks from prosecutors and the prosecutor’s advice to police investigator should always be accompanied with clear and reasonable explanations. Both sides should understand and respect each other’s responsibility in criminal procedure. Joint working plans should be developed to promote practical cooperation and build synergy between the two. Further this paper recommends regular meetings that will lead to smooth coordination and simplified investigations. Workshops and seminars should be used to exchange views on areas of contention in order to forge closer working relationship. Both authorities have the core responsibilities of combating crime thus enhanced collaboration is critical.
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