Ministry of Constitutional and Legal Affairs
The Ministry of Constitution and Legal Affairs is a government ministry of Tanzania that was formed in 2006. The ministry is responsible for creating and promoting good governance, justice, and equality by ensuring universal access to legal services.[1]
| Wizara ya Katiba na Mambo ya Sheria (Swahili) | |
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| Ministry overview | |
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| Formed | 2006 |
| Jurisdiction | Tanzania |
| Headquarters | Mkwepu/Sokoine, Dar es Salaam 6°49′6″S 39°17′22″E |
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| Ministry executive |
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| Website | sheria |
History
The Ministry has undergone a number of name changes throughout its history. Most recently, the ministry was renamed under John Magufuli's first cabinet formed in 2015 to the Ministry of Constitutional and Legal Affairs.
Institutions
- Judiciary of Tanzania
- Attorney General's Chambers
- Law Reform Commission of Tanzania
- Commission for Human Rights and Good Governance
- Registration, Insolvency and Trusteeship Agency
- The Law School of Tanzania
- Institute of Judicial Administration
List of ministers
- Mary Nagu[2] (2006-2008) (1st Minister / 1st female)
- Mathias Chikawe (2008–2014)
- Asha-Rose Migiro[3] (2014-2015)
- Palamagamba John Aidan Mwaluko Kabudi (2015–2019)
- Augustine Mahiga (2019–2020)
- Mwigulu Nchemba (3 May 2020 - Present)
References
- "Kuhusu Sisi" [About Us] (in Swahili). Retrieved 28 June 2013.
- Relations, House, Committee on Foreign Affairs, and Senate, Committee on Foreign (September 2008). Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2007. Government Printing Office. ISBN 9780160813993.
- "New Tanzanian Ambassador in UK to Strengthen Cooperation in Investment Trade and Tourism - TanzaniaInvest". TanzaniaInvest. 2016-05-06. Retrieved 2018-07-02.
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