Differentiation of Mandates Between Lila Commission and Judge Chande Commission
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- Therefore, the legality of this new Criminal Inquiry Commission, like the Judge Chande Commission, is derived from our laws, namely the Constitution and the Inquiries Act, Cap 32,” he said.
- Mr Nkuba further said the President’s authority to establish commissions of inquiry is derived from Article 36 of the Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania and the Inquiries Act, Cap 32 of the Laws of Tanzania.
- He stressed that although both commissions deal with violence that occurred during and after the 2025 General Election, they have different terms of reference and objectives.
- The Commission, which was launched last week by President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan, is chaired by retired Judge Shabani Ally Lila, who previously served as Principal Judge of the High Court of Tanzania.
- He said the involvement of judges from the Court of Appeal further strengthens public confidence in the Commission’s ability to conduct its work professionally, fairly and impartially.