Tanzania, United Republic of

The Criminal Procedure Act

PART VII
PROCEDURE IN TRIALS BEFORE SUBORDINATE COURTS

(a) Provisions relating to the Hearing and Determination of Cases

231. (4) If the accused person states that he has witnesses to call but that they are not present in court, and the court is satisfied that the absence of such witnesses is not due to any fault or neglect of the accused person and that there is likelihood that they could, if present, give material evidence on behalf of the accused person, the court may adjourn the trial and issue process or take other steps to compel attendance of such witnesses.

Keywords

Rights during trial - examine witnesses
Procedure for witness testimony - national proceedings



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