LEGAL CHALLENGES AND THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SEARCH AND SEIZURE IN TANZANIA: A FOCUS ON RECEIPT ISSUANCE
Taking into consideration on the important function that receipt issuance plays in maintaining the integrity of search and seizure procedures, this work evaluates the efficacy and legal difficulties of search and seizure operations in Tanzania. In order to gather evidence and combat crime, Tanzanian law enforcement relies heavily on search and seizure procedure. A major problem, meanwhile, is the absence of precise, as o what amount to receipt for providing during these processes.
A receipt serves as an official record of the items seized and protects the rights of individuals by ensuring transparency and accountability. The article examines how having no clear meaning of receipt and with no prescribed format of a receipt can undermine the entire search and seizure process, leading to serious legal implications like having a conflicting decision of the courts of record. This failure may result in the inadmissibility of crucial evidence, confusion regarding the legality of the search, or even the wrongful acquittal of accused persons who can use the gaps to escape the hands of justice. Through case analysis and review of the legal framework, the article highlights the urgent need for clear, consistent procedures in search and seizure operations to ensure the protection of property rights, uphold the rule of law, and prevent accused individuals from evading justice due to procedural shortcomings.
