Jamhuri ya muungano wa tanzania, is a country in east africa within the african great lakes region. This act may be cited as the interim constitution of tanzania amendment no. The national values part two power of the citizens, obedience to and protection of the constitution 6. Tanzania united republic ofs constitution of 1977 with. October 1995 by the constituent assembly, replacing the 1967 constitution. Constitution of the united republic of tanzania last. This revised edition of the constitution of the united republic of tanzania incorporates and consolidates all amendments made therein by the constituent assembly in 1977 up to the 14th amendment of 2005 and it is printed and published under section 4 of the laws revision act chapter 4. The consitution of the united republic of tanzania of 1977. Constitution of the united states we the people of the united states, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this. Discharge of duties and functions of president 35 38.
A guiding question for each lesson is included below each section. United republic of tanzania the constitution of the. Links provide access to primary documents, legal commentary, and general government information about specific jurisdictions and topics. These constitutions are discussed in the subsequent sections. United republic tanzanias 1977 constitution that is little known sunday september 23 2012 continued from last week deputy speaker 85. The interim constitution of the united republic of tanganyika and zanzibar 1964 the union constitution was established. The constitution contains articles that grant for the establishment, composition and functions of the parliament. May 25, 2011 the constitution of the united republic of tanzania tanzania, parliament on. Paradox of the legislative drafting process in tanzania.
This law is the supreme law of the sovereign united republic of tanzania which governs the area of mainland tanzania and the whole area of zanzibar including its territorial waters. United republic of tanzania the first draft of a new constitution was completed in june 20 and is currently being debated in constitutional forums around the country. Since its promulgation, the constitution has been amended three times. The enforcement of basic rights and freedoms and the state of. The american republic constitution for the united states of. Registration mwt shall be registered as an international ngo under the non governmental organization act no 24 of 2002 of the united republic of tanzania. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania. The territories and regions of the united republic. The consitution of the united republic of tanzania of 1977 east africa, zanzibar. This edition of the constitution of the united republic of tanzania, 1997, incorporates and consolidates all amendments made in the constitution since its enactment by the constituent assembly in 1977 up to the 30th june, 1995. Time of assumption and term of office of president 43 43.
The parliament the national assembly and the president of the united republic obtains its mandate and functions from chapter 3 of the constitution of the united republic of tanzania. I i enacted by the parliament of the united republic of tanzania. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania in article 16 and article 18 have provide and ensure right to privacy and personal security and freedom of expression respectively, as stated below. The national territory of the republic of malawi shall consist of all. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania, 1977 cap. Submission from the united nations country team 12th. Legislation online world intellectual property organization wipo pdf of constitution in english as revised to 2006 doc. The american republic constitution for the united states of america article vi 6. The constitution contains articles that grant for the establishment. Links provide access to primary documents, legal commentary, and general government information about specific jurisdictions and. Execution of court process to be done throughout the entire united republic of tanzania. The union constitution was a modification of the republic constitution of 1962. Ugandas constitution of 1995 with amendments through 2005. Chapters 4 and 5 provide for relations with zanzibar and the structure of the revolutionary government of zanzibar.
The arrangement between mainland tanzania and the republic of zanzibar is akin to a federal arrangement and requires that the two republics enact separate laws concerning domestic issues. Constitution of the united states of america bill of rights. The president is not a member of the national assembly but he assents to all bills passed by the assembly before they become acts of parliament. Head office the head office of mwt will be in ursino road, p. The parliament of the united republic is unicameral. Upon independence in 1961, the departing british colonialists in tanganyika did not negotiate with the nationalists for the entrenchment of a bill of rights in the independence constitution. Moreover, it is a constitution whose terms cannot be altered by ordinary forms of legislation, only by special amending procedures. The state authority shall make appropriate provisions for the realisation of a persons right to work, to education and social welfare at times of old age, sickness or disability. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania was enacted by the constituent assembly ca april 25, 1977 and promulgated april 26, 1977. Tanzanias constitutional reform predicament and the survival. The right to privacy in the united republic of tanzania. The consitution of the united republic of tanzania of 1977 east africa, zanzibar on. That is to say, if the constitution itself provides that particular amendment, then it could be possible to amend the constitution, e.
Text search search by article search by chapter automatically count. Normes consulted on 20918 legislation online house of representatives, zanzibar, tanzania pdf of constitution in swahili as amended to 2010 doc. This guide to law online tanzania contains a selection of tanzanian legal, juridical, and governmental sources accessible through the internet. But importantly was the birth of a single party in the country chama cha mapinduzi. Resources guide explore the links in the text of the constitution below to discover a variety of relevant, classroom ready, lessons and activities from the bill of rights institute. Download the constitution of the republic of malawi. Tanzanian affairs the parliament of the united republic of. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania urbanlex. Table of contents chapter i the united republic, the party and the people part 1 the united republic and the party section title 1. United republic of tanzania shall be performed under the auspices of the partyunited republic of tanzania, 2000. This constitution essentially confirmed the main principles of the republic and interim constitutions, i.
The parliament of the united republic of tanzania said, march, 2011 at 9. We recommend you also read more interesting facts about malawi, you can start by reading the official list of malawi cabinet ministers. The list of organisations calling for a new constitution grows longer at the end of last year, the tanzania human rights defenders coalition, tanzania constitution forum and representatives of over 80 civil society organisations raised concerns about respect for democracy and human rights in tanzania, arguing that a key part of the solution would be for. According to article 9 of the 1977 constitution of the united republic of tanzania, the state and all its agencies are obliged to direct their policies towards ensuring human. Chapter one part ii of this document contains the fundamental. Since 1961 tanzania has had four constitutions namely. In 1977, the government adopted the permanent constitution of the united republic of tanzania, 1977, consolidating changes that had been undertaken. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania tanzania, parliament on. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania5 guarantees a right to privacy under article 16. United republic of tanzania and constitutions of selected countries which provide for environmental rights, protection and management of the environment. The united republic of tanzania article part one name, boundaries, symbols, language, national values 1.
Malawi shall have a national flag, a national coat of arms, a national anthem, and a national seal. Tanzanian affairs the parliament of the united republic of tanzania said, march, 2011 at 9. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania, 1998 guarantees fundamental rights such as the right to employment and education. Under the framework of constitution of the united republic of tanzania of 1977, zanzibar has a separate and distinct regime governing legislative drafting. The union was constituted by signing of a treaty called the articles of union by the respective heads of state mwalimu nyerere and.
Constitution of the united republic of tanzania 1977, as. Tanzanian affairs the parliament of the united republic. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania as further amended fourth constitution 1977today one month after ccm was founded, the permanent constitution was approved. This constitution, and the laws of the united states. This edition of the constitution of the united republic of. Following their respective independence in 1961 and 1963, the two entities merged in 1964 to form the united republic of tanzania. The republic of malawi is a sovereign state with rights and obligations under the law of nations. The united republic of tanzania draft constituon 20 content article title preamble chapter one the united republic of tanzania part one boundaries, symbols, language, culture and national values 1. An act to amend the education act, 1978, to establish the higher education accreditation council, to provide the procedure for accreditation and other related matters. Constitution of united republic of tanzania apps on. Article 16 of the constitution of the united republic of tanzania every person is entitled to respect and protection of his person, the privacy of his own person, his family and of his. The territory of the united republic of tanzania 3. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania of 1977. This revised edition of the constitution of the united republic of tanzania incorporates and consolidates all amendments made therein by the constituent assembly in.
The united republic of tanzania urt was born on the 26th april, 1964 when the republic of tanganyika and the peop. It is composed of the national assembly and the president of the united republic. Essentially, there is no strict separation of powers under the constitution of tanzania, both in principle and practice. The constitution of the republic of uganda was promulgated on.
The enforcement of basic rights and freedoms and the state. Constitution of the united states of america bill of. It does not address the legislative drafting process in zanzibar, the other part of the union. A light and quick reference android app version of the constitution of the united republic of tanzania, the supreme law of tanzania. Constitution of the united republic of tanzania 1977, as amended to 2005. Constitution of the united republic of tanzania incorporates and consolidates all amendments made therein by the constituent assembly in 1977 up to the 14 th amendment of 2005 and it is printed and published under section 4 of the laws revision act chapter 4. Environmental rights, protection and management in tanzania. The doctrine of separation of powers jaba jaba shadrack.
United republic of tanzania constitution of zanzibar, 1984. Legislation online parliament of tanzania, tanzania pdf of act doc. The last amendment to the 1977 constitution was in 2005. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania of. Important for workers and institutional use, citizens, parents, children, teachers and students. United republic of tanzania the constitution of the united. United republic tanzanias 1977 constitution that is. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania 1977 represents a contemporary approach in constitutionalising the doctrine of separation of powers. Enacted by the parliament of the united republic of tanzania. All debts contracted and engagements entered into, before the adoption of this constitution, shall be as valid against the united states under this constitution, as under the confederation. The legal and human rights centre lhrc, lawyers environmental action team leat and the national organization legal assistance nola filed the petition.