LEGAL CHALLENGES FACING COMPENSATION TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL OFFENCES IN TANZANIA
The compensation to victims of sexual offences in Tanzania as portrayed in the Tanzanian legislation faces the obstacles and difficulties that victims that required to be improved on the effectiveness of compensation for victims of sexual offenses in Tanzania. The legal system in Tanzania makes it extremely difficult for victims of sexual offenses to get compensation. Because of cultural stigma and ignorance of their rights, victims may be deterred from reporting crimes. When crimes are reported, victims frequently experience inadequate investigation and prosecution of offenders, inadequate restitution and delays in the criminal justice system. The demands of victims may not be sufficiently addressed by legal frameworks and the process may become much more difficult if Government institutions do not coordinate.
The article concluded that Tanzania’s legal framework is unworkable and ineffective in providing compensation to victims of sexual offenses. As a result, it is advised that the Government, Judiciary, Legislature, and all other relevant parties ensure that a special fund is established to provide effective compensation to victims of sexual offenses in Tanzania.
Keywords: Compensation, victim of crime, sexual offences and legal challenges
