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VOL. 9, ISSUE 6 (2023)
Critical analysis on the effects of non-execution of death penalty in Zanzibar
Authors
Omar Iddi Haji
Abstract
This study made critical analysis of non-execution of death penalty and
increasing of homicide crime rate in Zanzibar. The study sampled a total of 75
respondents using sampling techniques. Data were collected using Interviews,
Questionnaires and Documentary Check. The data analysis was done in descriptive
way. The research found inter-alia that homicide cases are increasing day to
day in Zanzibar and sentence the pronounced sentence is not executed,
punishment is considered cruel, inhuman and degrading one taking into accounts
its nature and character, there is no relationship between increasing rate of
homicide cases and non-execution of death penalty in Zanzibar. The research was
successfully analyzed in relying with the objectives. The study recommended on
amendment of Zanzibar Penal Policy, amendment of the Penal Act No.6 of 2018,
amendment of the Criminal Procedure Act No.7 of 2018 and ascertaining the fate
of persons waiting execution of death penalty.
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Pages:146-150
How to cite this article:
Omar Iddi Haji "Critical analysis on the effects of non-execution of death penalty in Zanzibar". International Journal of Law, Vol 9, Issue 6, 2023, Pages 146-150
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