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Tanzania Vows to Advance Crime Prevention, Criminal Justice, and Rule of Law to Achieve 2030 Agenda

At the 14th UN Congress on “Advancing Crime Prevention, Criminal Justice and Rule of Law; The Achievement of the 2030 Agenda” held in Kyoto, Japan from March 7-12, 2021, Tanzania reiterated its commitment to advancing crime prevention, criminal justice, and rule of law towards achieving the 2030 Agenda.

Domestication of International Conventions

Tanzania has domesticated key United Nations Conventions through various legislations aimed at giving effect to these international instruments. These include:

  • The Economic and Organized Crimes Control Act
  • The Drugs Control and Enforcement Act
  • The Prevention and Combating of Corruption Act, among others.

The country has also established institutions to strengthen the fight against transnational organized crimes, including:

  • The Judiciary
  • The Drugs Control and Enforcement Authority
  • The National Prosecutions Services

Prevention of Transnational Crimes

To prevent transnational crimes, Tanzania has implemented public awareness campaigns, strengthened school curriculums on drugs and corruption, and involved stakeholders such as:

  • NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations)
  • CBOs (Community-Based Organizations)
  • International agencies

The country has also established treatment centers for drug addicts and opened zonal, regional, and district offices.

Laws Enacted to Combat Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances

Tanzania has enacted laws to control narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, including the:

  • Drugs Control Enforcement Act of 2015

In line with the 2030 Agenda’s goal 16, Tanzania has established a National Counter Terrorism Center (NCTC) in response to UN Security Council Resolution No. 1373.

Strengthening Capacity to Prevent Corruption

Tanzania has also strengthened its capacity to prevent corruption by empowering institutions such as:

  • The Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB)
  • Zanzibar Anti-corruption and Economic Crimes Authority (ZAECA)
  • Public Procurement Regulatory Authorities
  • The Judiciary
  • Tanzania Police Force
  • Financial Intelligence Unit
  • National Prosecution Services

Amended Laws to Designate Corruption Offenses as Serious and Economic Crimes

Tanzania has amended laws to designate corruption offenses as serious and economic crimes, and incorporated a more robust framework on asset recovery to ensure that nobody benefits from crime.

The country is committed to discharging its obligations under UN Conventions and their respective protocols in advancing crime prevention, criminal justice, and the rule of law, making the world a better place and achieving the 2030 Agenda.