Tanzania, United Republic of

The Criminal Procedure Act

PART V
INSTITUTION OF PROCEEDINGS

B. – Proceedings

(b) The Formal Charge

131. Immediately after a police officer charges a suspect with an offence, the police officer shall caution the person in writing and if practicable orally, in the prescribed manner.

132. Every charge or information shall contain, and shall be sufficient if it contains, a statement of the specific offence or offences with which the accused person is charged, together with such particulars as may be necessary for giving reasonable information as to the nature of the offence charged.

Keywords

Rights during investigation - informed of belief that crime has been committed



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