Challenges in Appeal Case Management Identified

TLDR

• A recent assessment identified several challenges in appeal case management in Tanzania's judiciary system.
• Stakeholders have been failing to submit withdrawal notices in a timely manner, which affects the scheduling of other cases.
• There is a lack of adherence to procedures for conducting committal proceedings.
• Many defendants are represented by a single lawyer, complicating case management.
• The requirement for appointing an administrator of an estate within 12 months of a party's death, as per Rule 105(2) of the Court of Appeal rules, is often not followed.