Tanzania's President John Magufuli. Parliament passed a Bill that will offer immunity to the president, vice-president, prime minister, speaker and deputy speaker of the National Assembly, and the chief justice. PHOTO | FILE | NMG
Tanzania has passed a Bill that will offer immunity to its top leaders against prosecution for any action undertaken while in office.
Tanzania’s Parliament on June 10 endorsed amendments to the Basic Rights and Duties Enforcement Act, giving leaders of the three arms of government protection from being sued in their individual capacities.