TANZANIA n = 20 Yes No Additional Information 9. Did the institution acknowledge your request for information within 7 days? s 10. Was the information received clear and understandable? s Even after trying to call several times, the phone was not answered Total Score: 2/20 6. The Judiciary of Tanzania CATEGORY 1: WEBSITE www.judiciary.go.tz The website contains information in both Swahili and English. Information is updated but only occasionally. The layout of the website is attractive but the information provided isn’t sufficient. n = 20 Yes No Partial s 1. Does this website contain up to date information? Additional Information Mentions Law Day 2014, but the court calendar shows 2010 details 2. Does the website contain the following: a) A description of its powers, as well as data on the organisational structure, the functions, and the responsibilities of the administration? s Hierarchy of the judicial body b) A list of laws, Acts etc. issued within the scope of its powers? s Judicial rulings, judgments and orders c) Reports, policies, programs? s d) Budget and expenditure? s e) Information about procurement procedures, signed contracts? s f) Vacancy and employment procedures? s s g) The name and address, telephone number, and the working hours of the respective institution? h) The contact details of public officials? s i) A mechanism to request and receive a response to electronic messages and requests for information? s Names of regional registrars are there, but working hours are not shown List of court registrars Total Score: 12/20 CATEGORY 2: REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION The following questions were sent to the Judiciary of Tanzania: 1. How have you been addressing the issue of legal representation at the primary court level? Because of this legal right, there are reports that innocent people languish in jails due to inadequate representation. How are these concerns addressed by your office? 2. Most of the primary court buildings are either dilapidated or lack necessary services, which lead to court sessions not being conducted properly and in a timely manner. What is your office doing to solve this infrastructure challenge? 3. How do you address the confusion between the executive branch and the judicial branch? How independent can we say the judiciary is? 4. Incidences of corruption are reported in most public offices, and the judiciary is not free from those allegations. Where do you draw the line when those who are supposed to interpret the law become the culprit? 100