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VOL. 9, ISSUE 6 (2023)
Deficiency of separation of powers and its applicability in Zanzibar
Authors
Rafihi Said Mnete
Abstract
Separation of powers is
considered an important practice in any democratic government to ensure good
governance and general welfare of the people in a country. In Zanzibar, the
constitution stipulates the country is adhering to separation of powers, but several
cases have been reporting to show there is a violation of the important items
that are stipulated by the doctrine of separation of powers. It is from this
violation that the researcher intended to study the doctrine of separation of
powers and see it importance in examining powers of different organs of the
government. This study examined the Discrepancy of Separation of Power and its
Applicability in Zanzibar. The study sampled a total of 60 respondents using
qualitative analysis and various sampling techniques. Data were collected using
face to face interviews and questioner as tools for collecting data. The data
analysis was done in descriptive way because it is easy to understand. The
researched was analyzed in relying with the objectives. The findings resulted
from Lawyers, Politicians, Administrators as well as the Members from the
society. The survey was effectively conducted in Pemba and Unguja Zanzibar and
it was very effective. The discrepancies were realized within the organs of the
government. It was found that the separation of power in Zanzibar exist despite
such discrepancies. The legislations and constitution addressed the separation
of powers the challenges remain in the implementation. In general the study
results shows that, the constitution contains some weaknesses which needs
reforms so as to correct and remove the contractions that hinders effective
adherence to the doctrine.
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Pages:227-234
How to cite this article:
Rafihi Said Mnete "Deficiency of separation of powers and its applicability in Zanzibar". International Journal of Law, Vol 9, Issue 6, 2023, Pages 227-234
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