Tanzania PLT Criminal Litigation Practice Questions - Tanzania Law School PLT - Criminal Litigation Examination Exam - Tanzania PLT Criminal Litigation Practice Questions - Tanzania Law School PLT

Question 1

What is the primary legal instrument governing criminal procedure in mainland Tanzania?

The Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania, 1977 The Penal Code [Cap 16 R.E. 2022] The Criminal Procedure Code [Cap 20 R.E. 2022] The Law of Evidence Act [Cap 6 R.E. 2022]

Correct Answer:

The Criminal Procedure Code [Cap 20 R.E. 2022]

Question 2

Under what circumstances may a police officer, without an order from a magistrate and without a warrant, arrest a person?

Any person who is merely present at the scene of a crime. Any person whom he suspects of having committed any offence, whether cognizable or not. Any person whom he suspects upon reasonable grounds of having committed a cognizable offence. Any person who has committed a non-cognizable offence in his presence.

Correct Answer:

Any person whom he suspects upon reasonable grounds of having committed a cognizable offence.

Question 3

A private person, Mzee Juma, witnesses a thief, Bongo, stealing a handbag. Mzee Juma pursues Bongo and apprehends him five streets away. What is the legal requirement for Mzee Juma immediately after the arrest?

He must release Bongo after recovering the handbag and obtaining an apology. He must bring Bongo before a magistrate within 24 hours of the arrest. He must without unnecessary delay hand over the person so arrested to a police officer or, in the absence of a police officer, take the person to the nearest police station. He must take Bongo to his house and question him about the theft.

Correct Answer:

He must without unnecessary delay hand over the person so arrested to a police officer or, in the absence of a police officer, take the person to the nearest police station.

Question 4

Which fundamental right of an arrested person is enshrined in the Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania and elaborated in the CPC?

The right to be brought before a court without undue delay. The right to demand a public apology from the arresting officer if later acquitted. The right to be released on bail for all offences. The right to immediate access to a lawyer during police interrogation.

Correct Answer:

The right to be brought before a court without undue delay.

Question 5

A warrant of arrest issued by a magistrate in Dar es Salaam is generally valid for execution:

Only in mainland Tanzania, excluding Zanzibar. Only within the jurisdiction of the issuing court. Anywhere within the United Republic of Tanzania. Only within Dar es Salaam Region.

Correct Answer:

Anywhere within the United Republic of Tanzania.

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