@article{2016:alfred:appointmen,
title = {Appointment and removal of judges and the assignments of files at Criminal Courts in Tanzania},
year = {2016},
note = {This paper explored the Judiciary as one of the organ of the state and
looked on the appointment and removal of judges and the assignments of
files at criminal courts in Tanzania. Judiciary is among the three
organs of the state together with the executive arm of the state
vested with executive powers as well as the Parliament vested with
legislative and supervisory powers over public affairs. The Judiciary
consists of four tiers which all together forms a court system in
Tanzania. These includes the Court of Appeal, the High Court of
Tanzania mainland and Zanzibar, Magistrates Courts (Resident
Magistrates Courts and District Courts) and Primary Courts. In this
paper it has found that, the process of appointing judges and removal
are well codified under the Constitution of the United Republic of
Tanzania [cap 2 R.E 2002] as well as Judiciary Administration Act of
2011. The procedures are not exhaustive to guarantee the independence
of Judiciary in the Country. For instance, Chief Justice, Justice of
Appeal and Judges of the High Court are all appointed by the executive
arm of the state -the President. Also, the Chief Justice in Tanzania
has no security of tenure, he can be removed at any time by the
President. It has further found that, the Judiciary has adopted the
five years strategy for 2015/2016-2019/2020 to reform the court system
and improve service delivery. Taking into account this strategy the
High Court of Tanzania adopted the High Court Proceeding Rules to fast
track hearings and make sure that the assigned files are completed
within 60 days. These reforms will improve court services, fast track
court proceedings, as well as improve on how court staffers treat
customers/clients. However, ensuring independence and impartiality in
the execution of justice should reaming the key objectives to be
observed by the courts in these reforms.},
journal = {KAS African Law Study Library},
pages = {424--432},
author = {Alfred, Emanuel R.},
volume = {3},
number = {3}
}