The Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2022
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This provision says the Act may be cited as the Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2022. This section says the written laws listed in different Parts of the Act are amended as specified in those Parts. This part is to be read together with the College of Wildlife Management Act. This provision amends section 2 of the principal Act by removing three definitions and adding new definitions for “patron” and “Rector.” This section amends the principal Act by replacing the word “Principal” with “Rector” wherever it appears.
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AI-assisted research summary: This provision says the Act may be cited as the Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2022.
1. This Act may be cited as the Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2022. Amendment of certain written laws - 2 Verify source ↗
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AI-assisted research summary: This section says the written laws listed in different Parts of the Act are amended as specified in those Parts.
2. The written laws specified in various Parts of this Act are amended in the manner specified in their respective Parts. PART II AMENDMENT OF THE COLLEGE OF WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT ACT, (CAP. 209) 5 No. 1 The Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2022 Construction Cap. 209 Amendment of section 2
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PART II
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AI-assisted research summary: This part is to be read together with the College of Wildlife Management Act.
3. This Part shall be read as one with the College of Wildlife Management Act, hereinafter referred to as the “principal Act”. - 4
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 2 of the principal Act by removing three definitions and adding new definitions for “patron” and “Rector.”
4. The principal Act is amended in section 2, by- (a) deleting the definitions of the terms “decrees”, “financial year”, and “Principal”; and (b) adding in the appropriate alphabetical order the following new definitions: ““patron” means a person of honor committed to provide financial or resources support to the College; “Rector” means the Rector of the College appointed under section 6;”. General amendment - 5
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends the principal Act by replacing the word “Principal” with “Rector” wherever it appears.
5. The principal Act is amended generally by deleting the word “Principal” wherever it appears in the Act and substituting for it the word “Rector”. Insertion of new Heading - 6
AI-assisted research summary: The Act is amended to insert a new heading after section 2.
6. The principal Act is amended by inserting immediately after section 2 the following new Heading: “PART II THE COLLEGE AND THE GOVERNING BODY” Amendment of section 3 - 7
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 3(2) of the principal Act by adding “degree” after “Diploma” and replacing paragraph (b) with new wording about research and consultancy services.
7. The principal Act is amended in section 3(2), by- (a) adding a comma and the word “degree” immediately after the word “Diploma” appearing in paragraph (a); and (b) deleting paragraph (b) and substituting for it the following: “(b) to provide research and consultancy services in applied wildlife management, tourism and other allied disciplines to individuals and concerned with conservation, tourism and management of wildlife and hence enhancing the primary teaching role.”. organisations Deletion of Heading to Part II
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Part II
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AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends the principal Act by deleting the heading to Part II.
8. The principal Act is amended by deleting the Heading to Part II. 6 No. 1 The Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2022 Amendment of section 4 - 9
AI-assisted research summary: Section 4 is amended, and the Minister may amend the Schedule by Gazette notice except for provisions on the Governing Body’s composition.
9. The principal Act is amended in section 4, by- (a) deleting the words “and incorporation” appearing in the marginal note; (b) deleting the words “government, control and administration” appearing in subsection (1) and substituting for them the words “government and control”; and (c) adding immediately after subsection (3), the following: “(4) The Minister may, by Notice published in the Gazette, amend the Schedule, save for provisions relating to composition of the Governing Body.”. Amendment of section 5 - 10
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 5(1) to let the relevant rules cover staff service terms, academic management, scholarships and studentships, and strategic initiatives for amalgamating the College with other wildlife training institutions in the United Republic.
10. The principal Act is amended in section 5(1) by deleting paragraphs (d) and (e) and substituting for them the following: “(d) subject to the provisions of this Act and other relevant laws, the making of the rules relating to- (i) the terms and conditions of service, including the appointment, dismissal, salary and other remunerations of members of the staff of the College; and (ii) the academic management of the College, including the grant of scholarships and studentships, and the revocation of any such grant; (e) the promotion of strategic initiatives for the amalgamation of the College with other wildlife training institutions in the United Republic;”. Addition of section 5A - 11
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends the principal Act by inserting a new provision after section 5, titled “Establishment of faculties, departments, units etc.”
11. The principal Act is amended by adding immediately after section 5 the following: “Establishme nt of faculties, departments, units etc. - 5A Verify source ↗
The Governing Body may, for
AI-assisted research summary: The Governing Body may set up branches, campuses, and internal academic units for the College.
5A. The Governing Body may, for better implementation of academic and administrative functions of the College and extension of its services, establish branches or campuses, as the case may be, and such 7 No. 1 The Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2022 Amendment of section 6 Amendment of section 7 number of faculties, departments, units or sections within the College with prescribed functions as the Governing Body may determine.”. - 12
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends section 6 of the principal Act, including appointments made by the Governing Body and the criteria it must consider.
12. The principal Act is amended in section 6, by- (a) inserting the words “and the accounting officer” between the words “officer” and “of” appearing in subsection (1); (b) deleting the word “The” appearing at the beginning of subsection (2) and substituting for it the words “Subject to subsection (4), the” ; (c) deleting subsection (3) and substituting for it the following: “(3) Subject to subsection (4), the Governing Body may, on such terms and conditions of service as it may determine, appoint- (a) Deputy Rector academics, consultancy; and (b) Deputy Rector responsible research responsible for and for and (3) the planning, administration.”; immediately after subsection finance (d) adding following: “(4) The Governing Body shall, in making appointments under this section, have regards to the criteria for appointment of Rector and Deputy Rectors as may be prescribed by the authority registration and responsible accreditation of the College.”; and (e) renumbering subsection (4) as subsection (5). for - 13
AI-assisted research summary: Section 7 is amended so the Governing Body must consider the criteria for appointing academic staff prescribed by the authority responsible for registration and accreditation of the College.
13. The principal Act is amended in section 7, by- (a) deleting a full stop appearing at the end of paragraph (b) and substituting for it a colon; and (b) adding immediately after paragraph (b) the following proviso: 8 No. 1 The Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2022 “Provided that, the Governing Body shall have regards to the criteria for appointment of academic staff as may be prescribed by the authority registration and accreditation of the College.”. responsible for Amendment of section 12 - 14
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends section 12 of the principal Act and notes an amendment of section 15.
14. The principal Act is amended in section 12, by- (a) inserting a new paragraph (a) as follows: “(a) such sums which may be appropriated to the College by Parliament;”; (b) renaming paragraphs (a) to (d) as paragraphs (b) to (e) respectively; (c) deleting the words “fees or gifts” appearing in paragraph (b) as renamed and substituting for them the words “fees, gifts or investment”. Amendment of section 15 - 15
AI-assisted research summary: The Rector must prepare annual revenue and expenditure estimates for the College at least three months before the start of each financial year, and the Governing Body must consider and approve them.
15. The principal Act is amended in section 15, by- (a) deleting subsection (1) and substituting for it the following: “(1) At least three months before the commencement of any financial year, the Rector shall prepare or cause to be prepared for the approval of the Governing Body annual estimates of the revenue and expenditure of the College for the ensuing financial year. (2) The Governing Body shall, subject to any modifications and amendments which it may consider appropriate, consider and approve the estimates prepared in accordance with subsection (1).”; (b) renumbering subsections (2) and (3) as subsections (3) and (4) respectively; and (c) deleting the words “Governing Body” appearing in the opening phrase of subsection (3) as renumbered and substituting for them the word “Rector”. Amendment of section 17 - 16
AI-assisted research summary: Section 17 is amended to let the Minister make regulations and the Governing Body make rules.
16. The principal Act is amended in section 17, by- (a) deleting the marginal note and substituting for it the following: “Regulations and rules” 9 No. 1 The Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2022 (b) inserting a new subsection (1) as follows: “(1) The Minister may make regulations for the better implementation of this Act.”; (c) renumbering subsections (1), (2), (3) and (4) as subsections (2), (3), (4) and (5) respectively; (d) deleting (3) as subsection substituting for it the following: renumbered and “(3) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (2), the Governing Body may make rules- (a) prescribing conditions and terms upon which any specified facility or service within the scope of the functions of the College shall be provided to the public and other persons; (b) providing for examinations assessment of students; and conduct of continuous (c) for setting fees, rates and other charges for or in connection with the provision by the College of any facilities or services; for and (d) providing regulating discipline disciplinary and proceedings amongst staff and other members of the College; for and and regulating disciplinary (e) providing discipline proceedings amongst students; (f) providing for convocation of the entire membership of the College, including current staff and students, and such rights and privileges as the College deems fit; (g) providing for any matter which may be prescribed under this Act.”; and (e) deleting subsections (4) and (5) as renumbered. 10 No. 1 The Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2022 Amendment of Schedule - 17 Verify source ↗
Construction
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends a Schedule item to let the Minister appoint eight additional members and sets out who those members must be.
17. The principal Act is amended in paragraph 2 of the Schedule, by- (a) deleting item (b) appearing in subparagraph (1) and substituting for it the following: “(b) eight other members appointed by the Minister as follows- (i) the Director of Wildlife; (ii) the Conservation Commissioner of Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority; (iii) the Conservation Commissioner of the Tanzania National Parks; (iv) the Conservation Commissioner of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority; (v) the Conservation Commissioner of the Tanzania Forest Services Agency; (vi) a representative conservation organisations registered as such in the United Republic; of (vii) a representative of wildlife sector from the East African Community or Southern African Development Community member states; and (viii) a representative of engaged private sector in wildlife organisations conservation and tourism activities.”; (b) deleting subparagraph (2); and (c) renumbering subparagraphs (3) subparagraphs (2) to (6) respectively. to (7) as PART III AMENDMENT OF THE COPYRIGHT AND NEIGHBOURING RIGHTS ACT, (CAP. 218) Amendmen t of section 3
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AI-assisted research summary: This section adds definitions for “accessible format copy,” “authorised entity,” and “beneficiary person.”
18. The principal Act is amended in section 3 by adding in the appropriate alphabetical order the definition of the following terms: ““accessible format copy” means a copy of a work in an alternative manner or form which affords a 11 No. 1 The Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2022 beneficiary person ease of access to the work feasibly and comfortably, and includes braille, audio, digital font or other format, appropriate technology; large "authorised entity" means an entity that is authorised or recognised by the Copyrights Society of Tanzania training, to provide education, adaptive to beneficiary persons on a non-profit basis, and institution or non-profit includes a public organisation that provides the same services to beneficiary persons as one of its primary activities or institutional obligations; information access instructional reading or “beneficiary person” means a person who: (a) is blind; (b) has a visual impairment or a perceptual or reading disability which cannot be improved to give visual function substantially equivalent to that of a person who has no such impairment or disability and so is unable to read printed works to substantially the same degree as a person without an impairment or disability; or (c) is otherwise unable, through physical disability, to hold or manipulate a book or to focus or move the eyes to the extent that would be normally acceptable for reading; regardless of any other disabilities;”. Amendmen t of section 12 - 19
AI-assisted research summary: The provision adds rules allowing authorised entities or beneficiary persons to reproduce and distribute published works in accessible formats for visually impaired persons.
19. The principal Act is amended in section 12(1) by adding immediately after paragraph (h) the following: “(i) (j) the reproduction, by an authorised entity or a beneficiary person, of a published work for visually impaired persons in an format those accessible including available form, museum, in digital archives and libraries; the distribution of a published work in an accessible format by an authorised entity or a beneficiary person, exclusively to visually impaired persons.”. 12 No. 1 The Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2022 Addition of sections 12A and 12B - 20 Verify source ↗
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AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends the principal Act by inserting a new section titled “Limitations for accessible format copies” after section 12.
20. The principal Act is amended by adding immediately after section 12 the following: “Limitations for accessible format copies - 12A Verify source ↗
(1) For
AI-assisted research summary: This section allows making and sharing accessible format copies for people with disabilities, if the stated conditions are met.
12A.-(1) For entity may, without the purpose of paragraphs (i) and (j) of section 12(1), an the authorised authorisation of the owner of copyright, reproduce an accessible format copy for the benefit of a person with disability, distribute that accessible format copy to a person with a disability by any means, including by non- commercial digital communication by wire or wireless means, and undertake any intermediate steps for the reproduction or distribution where the following conditions are met: lending by or (a) the person intending to undertake any activity under this subsection must have lawful access to the copyright work or a copy of that work; (b) the copyright work must be converted into an accessible format copy, which may include any means necessary to create such accessible format copy but which does not introduce changes other than those needed to make the work accessible to a person with a disability; (c) the accessible format copies are distributed exclusively for use by beneficiary persons; and (d) the activity this subsection shall be undertaken on a non-profit basis. under (2) A beneficiary person or a person serving a beneficiary person may reproduce an accessible format copy of a work for the 13 No. 1 The Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2022 Conditions for import or export of accessible format copies personal use of the beneficiary person or otherwise may assist the beneficiary person to make and use accessible format copies where the beneficiary person has lawful access to that work or copy of that work. - 12B Verify source ↗
(1) A person with a disability
AI-assisted research summary: People with disabilities, and people serving them, may export or import accessible copies of works without the copyright owner’s authorisation if they do so on a non-profit basis. Importers of accessible reproduction or distribution copies must ensure the content conforms to Tanzania’s moral values and culture.
12B.-(1) A person with a disability or a person that serves persons with disabilities may, without the authorisation of the owner of copyright, export to or import from another country any work of an accessible copy provided he undertakes such activity on a non-profit basis. format format (2) A person who imports works in accessible reproduction or for distribution shall ensure that the content of the imported work is in conformity with moral, values and culture of Tanzania.”. PART IV AMENDMENT OF THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT, (CAP. 20) Construction Cap. 20 Amendment of section 2
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PART IV
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AI-assisted research summary: This Part must be read together with the Criminal Procedure Act, called the principal Act.
21. This Part shall be read as one with the Criminal Procedure Act, hereinafter referred to as the “principal Act”. - 22
AI-assisted research summary: This section adds a definition of “amicus curiae” as a person who is not a party to criminal proceedings but has been asked by the court to help with information or advice on questions of law or fact.
22. The principal Act is amended in section 2 by inserting in its appropriate alphabetical order the following definition: ““amicus curiae” means a person not party to criminal proceedings but has been requested by the court to assist it by providing information or advice regarding any questions of law or fact in the subject matter;”. Amendment of section 4 - 23
AI-assisted research summary: Before criminal process is used, civil or administrative remedies must first be exhausted where the matter is civil, administrative, or criminal in nature.
23. The principal Act is amended in section 4 by adding immediately after subsection (2) the following: “(3) Notwithstanding subsection (2), where a matter is of a civil, administrative or criminal nature, as the case may be, exhaustion of the 14 No. 1 The Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2022 remedies in civil or administrative domains shall be mandatory prior to the invocation of the criminal process in accordance with this Act.”. Amendment of section 91 - 24
AI-assisted research summary: If the accused is discharged, they must not be rearrested and charged on the same facts unless there is sufficient evidence, and the hearing proceedings must start at the accused’s first appearance before the court.
24. The principal Act is amended in section 91 by adding immediately after subsection (2) the following: “(3) Where the accused is discharged under subsection (1) he shall not be rearrested and charged on the same facts unless there is sufficient evidence and that the hearing proceedings shall commence on his first appearance before the court.”. Amendment of section 98 - 25
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 98 by adding wording that makes an arrest subject to the terms in section 131A.
25. The principal Act is amended in section 98 by adding the words “provided that such arrest shall abide to the terms stipulated under section 131A of this Act” immediately after the word “facts” appearing at the end of paragraph (a).”. Addition of section 131A - 26
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends the principal Act by inserting new text after section 131.
26. The principal Act is amended by adding immediately after section 131 the following: “Completi on of investigati on - 131A Verify source ↗
(1)
AI-assisted research summary: Charges generally must not be filed in court before an investigation is completed, except for serious offences and offences triable by the High Court.
131A.-(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of this Act and any other written law for the time being in force relating to filing of charges in court, except for serious offences and offences triable by the High Court, no charge shall be filed in court before investigation is completed. (2) Where investigation suspected is not completed, a person to have committed an offence other than that which is stipulated under subsection (1), shall be subjected to a police bond or bail in accordance with the provisions of this Act. (3) Notwithstanding subsection (2), where a police officer is of the opinion that an offence committed falls under the provisions of section 170(6) of this Act, he shall compound the offence accordingly. 15 No. 1 The Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2022 (4) For the purposes of this section “serious offence” means an offence of causing grievous bodily harm, rape, divulging public security, armed robbery, human trafficking, unlawful possession of arms or ammunition, trafficking in drugs, unlawful possession of government trophy and any other offence triable by the High Court.”. Repeal of section 174 Amendment of section 194D - 27
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends the principal Act by repealing section 174.
27. The principal Act is amended by repealing section 174. - 28
AI-assisted research summary: The provision amends section 194D by adding a new subsection saying that, when a conviction is entered under subsection (5), the court must proceed as stated there, even if the applicable law specifies a different sentence.
28. The principal Act is amended in section 194D by adding immediately after subsection (5) the following: “(6) Where conviction is entered in accordance with subsection (5), the court shall proceed in the accused person agreement the accordance notwithstanding the sentence specified by the provisions of the applicable law.”. to sentence with plea Amendment of section 194F - 29
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends section 194F of the principal Act by replacing paragraph (c) with new drug-related thresholds and descriptions.
29. The principal Act is amended in section 194F by deleting paragraph (c) and replacing for it the following:. or (i) drugs “(c) possession or trafficking in narcotic drugs whose market value is above one hundred million shillings, and for the purpose of narcotic drugs which have not been valuated- narcotic psychotropic substances weighing more than one kilogram; precursor chemical and substance with drugs related weighing more than one hundred litres in liquid form or more than one hundred kilograms in solid form; and cannabis or khat weighing not more than one hundred kilograms.”. (iii) (ii) Repeal and replacement - 30
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends the principal Act by repealing section 265 and replacing it with new text.
30. The principal Act is amended by repealing section 265 and replacing for it the following: 16 No. 1 The Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2022 of section 265 “Proceedi ngs which may require assessors - 265 Verify source ↗
(1) The High Court may, where it
AI-assisted research summary: The High Court may sit with at least two assessors when it thinks justice requires it, may use amicus curiae in criminal proceedings, and the Chief Justice may make rules about amicus curiae procedure.
265.-(1) The High Court may, where it considers necessary for the interest of justice, sit with not less than two assessors provided that in deciding the matter, the judge shall not be bound by the opinions of the assessors. (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), the High Court may, in any criminal proceedings, use the assistance of amicus curiae to furnish it with information or advice regarding any questions of law or fact. (3) The Chief Justice may make rules prescribing the procedure in matters involving amicus curiae.”. Repeal and replacement of section 285 - 31
AI-assisted research summary: This section changes the principal Act by repealing section 285 and replacing it with new text about rules for selecting assessors.
31. The principal Act is amended by repealing section 285 and replacing for it the following: “Rules regarding selection of assessors - 285 Verify source ↗
(1) The Chief Justice may make
AI-assisted research summary: The Chief Justice may make rules about how assessors are selected.
285.-(1) The Chief Justice may make rules prescribing the procedure of selection of assessors. (2) The rules made under subsection (1) may prescribe- (a) qualification of assessors and their selection; (b) procedure for evidence to the assessors; and (c) procedure for delivery of opinion by summing-up of assessors.”. Amendment of section 299 - 32
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 299 of the principal Act by replacing the wording at the end of subsection (1).
32. The principal Act is amended in section 299 by deleting the phrase “in the case of a trial re-summon the witnesses and recommence the trial; save that in any trial the accused may, when the second judge commences his proceedings, demand that the witnesses or any of them be re-summoned and reheard and shall be informed of such right by the second judge when he commences proceedings” appearing at the end of subsection (1) and substituting for it the phrase “in the case of a trial, and if he considers it necessary, re-summon the witnesses and re-commence the trial”. Repeal and replacement - 33 Verify source ↗
Construction
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends the principal Act by repealing section 395 and replacing it with new text.
33. The principal Act is amended by repealing section 395 and replacing for it the following: 17 No. 1 The Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2022 of section 395 “Powers of Minister to make regulations - 395 Verify source ↗
(1) The Minister may make
AI-assisted research summary: The Minister may make regulations for this Act and must consult relevant authorities in the justice chain when doing so.
395.-(1) The Minister may make regulations for better carrying into effect of the provisions of this Act. (2) Notwithstanding the generality of subsection (1), the regulations made under this Act may provide for- (a) expenses of any prosecution witness attending before the court for the purposes of an inquiry, trial or other proceedings under this Act; (b) costs and other payments relating to witness protection in accordance Whistleblower and Witness Protection Act; Cap. 446 (c) allowances and amount payable to any assessor, interpreter or amicus curiae appointed to assist the court in any matter under this Act; and (d) any other matter which is required to be prescribed under this Act. to subsection (2), (3) Subject the Minister shall, in making the said regulations, consult relevant authorities in the justice chain.”. PART V AMENDMENT OF THE ECONOMIC AND ORGANISED CRIMES CONTROL ACT, (CAP. 200) Construction Cap. 200
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AI-assisted research summary: This section says this Part must be read together with the Economic and Organised Crimes Control Act.
34. This Part shall be read as one with the Economic and Organised Crimes Control Act, hereinafter referred to as the “principal Act”. Amendment of section 29 - 35 Verify source ↗
Construction
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends section 29(4)(a) by replacing “ten million shillings” with “three hundred million shillings”.
35. The principal Act is amended in section 29(4) by deleting the words “ten million shillings” appearing in paragraph (a) and substituting for them the words “three hundred million shillings”. 18 No. 1 The Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2022 PART VI AMENDMENT OF THE NATIONAL PROSECUTIONS SERVICE ACT, (CAP. 430) Construction Cap. 430
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AI-assisted research summary: This Part must be read together with the National Prosecutions Service Act, called the principal Act.
36. This Part shall be read as one with the National Prosecutions Service Act, hereinafter referred to as “the principal Act”. Amendment of section 5 - 37 Verify source ↗
Construction
AI-assisted research summary: The Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions must handle recruitment, manage day-to-day affairs, and act as disciplinary authority for Service employees. The Director Prosecutions may establish zones or offices when needed.
37. The principal Act is amended in section 5- (a) in subsection (1) by deleting the words “or employ” appearing immediately after the word “appoint”; (b) by deleting subsection (2) and substituting for it the following: “(2) The Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions shall be- (a) responsible for recruitment of all employees of the Service in accordance with laws governing public service; (b) the accounting officer and responsible for managing day to day affairs within the Service; (c) the disciplinary authority of employees of the Service in accordance with the terms of this Act and laws governing public service.”; and (c) adding immediately after subsection (3) the following: Public “(4) The Director Prosecutions may, for better performance of his functions and where circumstances so require, establish zones or offices, as the case may be, regardless of geographical boundaries.”. of Amendment of section 27C - 38 Verify source ↗
Amendment of section 27C
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends section 27C so that, where a District has no District Prosecutions Officer, the District Criminal Justice Forum must elect one of its members as Chairman.
38. The principal Act is amended in section 27C, by- (a) adding immediately after subsection (2) the following: “(3) Subject to subsection (2), in Districts where there is no District Prosecutions Officer, the members of the District Criminal Justice Forum shall elect one amongst their number to be the Chairman, who shall, subject to his continuing to be a member, hold the position until when the District Prosecutions Officer is appointed.”; and 19 No. 1 The Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2022 (b) renumbering subsections (3), (4) and (5) as subsections (4), (5) and (6), respectively. PART VII AMENDMENT OF THE NATIONAL SPORTS COUNCIL OF TANZANIA ACT, (CAP. 49) Construction Cap.49
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AI-assisted research summary: This Part must be read together with the National Sports Council of Tanzania Act, which is called the principal Act.
39. This Part shall be read as one with the National Sports Council of Tanzania Act, hereinafter referred to as the “principal Act”. Addition of section 6A - 40 Verify source ↗
Construction
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends the principal Act to add a new section titled “Establishment of Sports Development Fund.”
40. The principal Act is amended by adding immediately after section 6 the following: “Establishment of Sports Development Fund - 6A Verify source ↗
(1) There is hereby established a Fund
AI-assisted research summary: This provision creates the Sports Development Fund (SDF) and sets out its objectives, funding sources, management, auditing, and regulation.
6A.-(1) There is hereby established a Fund to be known as the Sports Development Fund or in its acronym “SDF”. (2) The objectives of the Sports Development Fund shall be to- (a) facilitate and promote by mobilising sports development and receiving funds from various sources for financing sports activities; (b) facilitate construction, maintenance and service of sports tools, equipment and infrastructure; (c) support and maintain sports teams and sportsmen the United representing Republic in international competitions; and identification (d) facilitate development of talents of sportsmen; (e) enhance creation and growth of sports activities as means of employment and contribution to the national economy; (f) facilitate sports training to sportsmen. (3) The sources of funds of the Fund shall consist of- (a) such sums of money as may be appropriated by the Parliament; 20 No. 1 The Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2022 (b) five per centum of the gross gaming revenue from sports betting; (c) any donation, bequest, gift or grant made or given to the Fund; (d) any sum or property which may in any manner become payable into the Fund. (4) Notwithstanding subsection (3), any sum received as grant made to the Fund shall be subject to the the Government Loans, requirements of Guarantees and Grants Act. (5) The Secretary-General of the Council shall be the manager and accounting officer of the Fund. (6) Every expenditure from the Sports Development Funds shall be made in accordance with the Public Finance Act, Budget Act, Public Procurement Act and any rules or regulations regarding administration of the Fund. (7) The accounts of the Fund shall be audited by the Controller and Auditor General in accordance with the Public Audit Act. Cap. 134 Caps. 348, 439 and 410 Cap. 418 (8) The Minister may, in consultation with the Minister finance, make regulations to provide for the management, functions and operations of the Fund.”. responsible for Construction Cap. 16 General amendment PART VIII AMENDMENT OF THE PENAL CODE, (CAP. 16)
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AI-assisted research summary: This Part must be read together with the Penal Code, which is called the principal Act.
41. This Part shall be read as one with the Penal Code, hereinafter referred to as “the principal Act”. - 42
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends the principal Act by replacing two shilling amounts with higher amounts wherever they appear.
42. The principal Act is generally amended by- (a) deleting the phrase “two hundred shillings” wherever it appears and substituting for it the phrase “fifty thousand shillings”; and (b) deleting the phrase “five hundred shillings” wherever it appears and substituting for it the phrase “one hundred thousand shillings”. 21 No. 1 The Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2022 Amendment of section 35 - 43
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 35 of the principal Act by replacing “two years” with “five years”.
43. The principal Act is amended in section 35 by deleting the words “two years” and substituting for them the words “five years”. Amendment of section 45 - 44
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 45 by adding “or any other law enforcement organ” after “National Service” in paragraph (a).
44. The principal Act is amended in section 45 by inserting the words “or any other law enforcement organ” immediately after the words “National Service” appearing in paragraph (a). Amendment of section 46 - 45
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 46 by adding “or any other law enforcement organ” after “National Service” in paragraphs (a) and (b).
45. The principal Act is amended in section 46 by inserting the words “or any other law enforcement organ” immediately after the words “National Service” appearing in paragraphs (a) and (b). Amendment of section 47 - 46
AI-assisted research summary: Section 47 is amended to add “or any other law enforcement organ” after the words “National Service” in paragraph (c).
46. The principal Act is amended in section 47 by inserting the words “or any other law enforcement organ” immediately after the words “National Service” appearing in paragraph (c). Amendment of section 48 - 47
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 48 by replacing “and” with “or” in paragraph (b) between “negligently” and “unlawfully”.
47. The principal Act is amended in section 48 by deleting the word “and” between the words “negligently” and “unlawfully” appearing in paragraph (b) and substituting for it the word “or”. Amendment of section 61 - 48
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends section 61 to add the words “or any other law enforcement organ” after “Police Force”.
48. The principal Act is amended in section 61 by inserting the words “or any other law enforcement organ” immediately after the words “Police Force”. Amendment of section 62 - 49
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 62 of the principal Act by replacing “seven years” with “fourteen years” in subsection (1).
49. The principal Act is amended in section 62 by deleting the words “seven years” appearing in the closing phrase and substituting for them the words “fourteen years” appearing in subsection (1). Amendment of section 98 - 50
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends section 98 of the principal Act by adding words that make the penalty include a fine of up to five million shillings before imprisonment.
50. The principal Act is amended in section 98 by inserting the words “to a fine not exceeding five million shillings or” between the words “is liable” and the words “to imprisonment”. Amendment of section 114 - 51
AI-assisted research summary: This amendment changes the time period in section 114(2) from one month to six months.
51. The principal Act is amended in section 114(2) by deleting the words “one month” and substituting for them the words “six months”. Amendment of section 138C - 52
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends section 138C(1) by deleting the word “male” from paragraph (d).
52. The principal Act is amended in section 138C(1) by deleting the word “male” appearing in paragraph (d)”. 22 No. 1 The Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2022 Amendment of section 141 - 53
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends section 141 by inserting the words “under the age of fifteen years” in the specified place.
53. The principal Act is amended in section 141 by inserting the words “under the age of fifteen years” between the word “woman” and the words “to resort”. Amendment of section 144 - 54
AI-assisted research summary: This provision changes section 144(3) by replacing “eighteen years” with “sixteen years” in paragraphs (a) and (b).
54. The principal Act is amended in section 144(3) by deleting the words “eighteen years” appearing in paragraphs (a) and (b) and substituting for them the words “sixteen years”. Amendment of section 169A - 55
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends section 169A(2) by replacing “three hundred thousand shillings” with “one million shillings”.
55. The principal Act is amended in section 169A(2) by deleting the words “three hundred thousand shillings” and substituting for them the words “one million shillings”. Amendment of section 171A Amendment of section 176A - 56
AI-assisted research summary: This section changes the wording of section 171A(7) so the Minister responsible for legal affairs may act, after consulting the Minister responsible for finance.
56. The principal Act is amended in section 171A(7) by deleting the words “The Minister may” and substituting for them the words “The Minister responsible for legal affairs may, in consultation with the Minister responsible for finance”. - 57
AI-assisted research summary: This section changes the fines in section 176A, raising the amounts for the listed offence and for a second or subsequent offence.
57. The principal Act is amended in section 176A by deleting the words “five hundred shillings or, in the case of a second or subsequent offence, to a fine not exceeding fifty thousand shillings” and substituting for them the words “fifty thousand shillings or, in the case of a second or subsequent offence, to a fine not exceeding five hundred thousand shillings”. Amendment of section 178 - 58
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 178(1) of the principal Act to add “any law enforcement organ” after “police force.”
58. The principal Act is amended in section 178(1) by inserting the words “or any law enforcement organ” immediately after the words “police force”. Amendment of section 207 - 59
AI-assisted research summary: This provision changes section 207 by replacing “fourteen years” with “eighteen years”.
59. The principal Act is amended in section 207 by deleting the words “fourteen years” and substituting for them the words “eighteen years”. Amendment of section 208 - 60
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends section 208 by replacing the words “sixteen years” with “eighteen years”.
60. The principal Act is amended in section 208 by deleting the words “sixteen years” and substituting for them the words “eighteen years”. Amendment of section 283 - 61
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 283 by inserting a fine of not less than 500,000 shillings and not more than 1,000,000 shillings before the word “imprisonment”.
61. The principal Act is amended in section 283 by inserting the words “a fine of not less than five hundred thousand 23 No. 1 The Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2022 shillings but not exceeding one million shillings or to” between the word “to” and the word “imprisonment”. Amendment of section 284 - 62
AI-assisted research summary: Section 284 is amended to replace “fifty thousand shillings” with “one hundred thousand shillings”.
62. The principal Act is amended in section 284 by deleting the words “fifty thousand shillings” and substituting for them the words “one hundred thousand shillings”. Amendment of section 310 Amendment of section 319 Amendment of section 321 - 63
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 310 so that the conduct is treated as an offence and, on conviction, carries a fine, imprisonment, or both.
63. The principal Act is amended in section 310 by deleting the words “is guilty of an offence” and substituting for them the words “commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine of not less than one million shillings but not exceeding five million shillings or to imprisonment for a term of not less than two years but not exceeding five years or to both”. - 64
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends section 319 of the principal Act by deleting one paragraph, renumbering another, and replacing “imprisonment for life” with “thirty years imprisonment.”
64. The principal Act is amended in section 319, by- (a) deleting paragraph (c); (b) renaming paragraph (d) as paragraph (c); and (c) deleting the words “imprisonment for life” appearing in the closing phrase and substituting for them the words “thirty years imprisonment”. - 65
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends section 321 of the principal Act by inserting new wording and renumbering paragraphs.
65. The principal Act is amended in section 321, by- (a) inserting (a) immediately after paragraph the following: “(b) any stack of cultivated vegetable produces or of mineral or vegetable fuel;”; and (b) renaming paragraphs (b) and (c) as paragraphs (c) and (d), respectively. Amendment of section 331 - 66 Verify source ↗
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AI-assisted research summary: This section amends section 331 by replacing a lower penalty with a larger fine, a longer prison term, or both.
66. The principal Act is amended in section 331 by deleting the words “is liable to imprisonment for three months or to a fine of four hundred shillings” and substituting for them the words “is liable to a fine of not less than five million shillings but not exceeding ten million shillings or to imprisonment for a term of not less than two years but not exceeding five years or to both”. 24 No. 1 The Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2022 PART IX AMENDMENT OF THE UNIVERSAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES ACCESS ACT, (CAP. 422) Construction Cap. 422
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PART IX
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AI-assisted research summary: This section says Part 67 is to be read together with the Universal Communications Services Access Act, and it lists amendments to section 7, section 9, the Schedule, and section 2.
67. This Part shall be read as one with the Universal Communications Services Access Act, hereinafter referred to as the “principal Act”. Amendment of section 7 Amendment of section 9 Amendment of Schedule Construction Cap. 319 Amendment of section 2 - 68
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends section 7(2) so that the word “Manager” in paragraph (c) is followed by “who shall be the Secretary.”
68. The principal Act is amended in section 7(2) by adding the words “who shall be the Secretary” immediately after the word “Manager” appearing in paragraph (c). - 69
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends section 9 of the principal Act by deleting subsections (8) and (9).
69. The principal Act is amended in section 9 by deleting subsections (8) and (9). - 70 Verify source ↗
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AI-assisted research summary: This section amends the Schedule of the principal Act by deleting paragraph 3 and renumbering paragraphs 4 to 10.
70. The principal Act is amended in the Schedule, by- (a) deleting paragraph 3; and (b) renumbering paragraphs 4 to 10 as paragraphs 3 to 9 respectively. PART X AMENDMENT OF THE VETERINARY ACT, (CAP. 319)
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PART X
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AI-assisted research summary: This Part must be read together with the Veterinary Act, called the principal Act.
71. This Part shall be read as one with the Veterinary Act, hereinafter referred to as the “principal Act”. - 72
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends the principal Act’s definitions by adding “veterinary drugs” and “veterinary outlet,” and by inserting “retail veterinary outlet” into the definition of “facility.”
72. The principal Act is amended in section 2, by- (a) adding the following definitions in the appropriate alphabetical order: ““veterinary drugs” means drugs intended for use the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, in treatment or prevention of diseases in animals; “veterinary outlet” means a shop where veterinary medicinal drugs are prepared and sold;”; (b) inserting a comma and the words “retail veterinary outlet” between the words “structure” and “or 25 No. 1 The Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2022 Repeal and replacement of section 10 Amendment of section 15 ambulatory” appearing in the definition of the term “facility”. - 73
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends the principal Act by repealing section 10 and replacing it with new text titled “Designation of zones and appointment of Assistant Registrars”.
73. The principal Act is amended by repealing section 10 and replacing for it the following “Designation of zones and appointment of Assistant Registrars - 10
AI-assisted research summary: The Council may designate zones, and must appoint a registered veterinarian as Assistant Registrar for each zone.
10. The Council may, for better implementation of the provisions of this Act, designate zones and shall, for each zone, appoint a registered veterinarian to be an Assistant Registrar who shall perform specific duties as may be delegated to him by the Registrar.”. - 74
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 15 of the principal Act by adding “or veterinary specialist” after “veterinarian” in two places.
74. The principal Act is amended in section 15, by- (a) inserting the words “or veterinary specialist” between the words “veterinarian” and “if” appearing in the opening phrase to subsection (1); and (b) inserting the words “or veterinary specialist” between the words “veterinarian” and “unless” appearing in subsection (3). Amendment of section 16 - 75
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends section 16 of the principal Act by making changes to the wording of paragraph (d) and adding a new paragraph (e) about academic certificates that have been nullified or withdrawn by the issuing institution.
75. The principal Act is amended in section 16- (a) by designating the contents of section 16 as subsection (1); and (b) in subsection (1) as designated, by- (i) deleting the word “or” appearing at the end of paragraph (c); (ii) deleting the full stop appearing at the end of paragraph (d) and substituting for it a semicolon and the word “or”; and (iii) adding immediately after paragraph (d) the following: “(e) the academic certificate has been nullified or withdrawn by the issuing institution.”. Amendment of section 21 - 76
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 21 of the principal Act by adding the words “and perform specific functions.”
76. The principal Act is amended in section 21 by inserting the words “and perform specific functions” between the words “specific period” and the words “as may be”. 26 No. 1 The Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2022 Amendment of section 29 - 77
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 29(1) of the principal Act by adding an internship-training requirement of at least six months after “Council” in paragraph (a).
77. The principal Act is amended in section 29(1) by adding the words “undergone internship training for a period of not less than six months” immediately after the word “Council” appearing at the end of paragraph (a). Amendment of section 38 - 78
AI-assisted research summary: This provision amends section 38 of the principal Act by adding a new subsection (5).
78. The principal Act is amended in section 38 by adding immediately after subsection (4) the following: “(5) Technical support staff working in a or paraprofessionals shall facility paraprofessional assistants.”. be Amendment of section 40 - 79
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends section 40(2) of the principal Act by adding the words “and type” after “location” in paragraph (c), and it adds section 50A.
79. The principal Act is amended in section 40(2) by adding the words “and type” immediately after the word “location” appearing in paragraph (c). Addition of section 50A - 80
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends the principal Act by inserting a new provision after section 50 titled “General penalty”.
80. The principal Act is amended by adding immediately after section 50 the following: “General penalty - 50A Verify source ↗
Any person who contravenes
AI-assisted research summary: Any person who breaches a provision of the Act or subsidiary legislation without a specific penalty commits an offence and may be fined, imprisoned for up to six months, or both.
50A. Any person who contravenes any provision of this Act or subsidiary legislation made hereunder to which no specific penalty is provided commits an offence and shall, upon conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding five hundred thousand shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or to both.”. - 81
AI-assisted research summary: This section amends section 52(2) of the principal Act by adding a new paragraph covering retail veterinary outlets and the storage, distribution, and dispensing of veterinary drugs, and by renumbering later paragraphs.
81. The principal Act is amended in section 52(2), by- (a) adding immediately after paragraph (j) the following: “(k) operation of retail veterinary outlets and storage, distribution and dispensing of veterinary drugs;”; and (b) renaming paragraphs (k) and (l) as paragraphs (l) and (m) respectively. Amendment of section 52 27 No. 1 The Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2022 Amendment of Schedule - 82 Verify source ↗
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AI-assisted research summary: This section amends the Schedule by replacing item (c) with a requirement for a representative from a college, school, or faculty of veterinary medicine.
82. The principal Act is amended in paragraph 1 of the Schedule by deleting item (c) and substituting for it the following: “(c) a representative from a college, school or faculty of veterinary medicine;”. Passed by the National Assembly on the 7th February, 2022 NENELWA J. MWIHAMBI Clerk of the National Assembly 28
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