Legal Research Paper: Police Round-ups of Street Children in Arusha are Unjust, Unconstitutional and Undermine the United Republic of Tanzania Constitution and Rule of Law

Country
United Republic of Tanzania
Region
East Africa
Language
English
Year Published
2005
Author
Mkombozi Centre for Street Children, Arusha Caucus for Children's Rights
Organisation
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Topics
Human rights and justice Research, data collection and evidence Social connections / Family Violence and Child Protection
Summary

The purpose of this legal research paper is to advance an informed debate amongst Tanzanian Government and Civil Society regarding the constitutionality of police round-ups of street children. Specifically, this paper contrasts international and domestic standards for child protection with the DC’s current round-up methodology, revealing violations of human and child rights at each stage of the round-up process.

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