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

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