Terrorism and respect for fundamental freedoms: case study in Tanzania

This work examines as to whether the provisions of Prevention of Terrorism Act 2002 adhere with the provisions of international conventions on human rights and freedoms as well as Bill of rights provisions enshrined in the Constitution of United Republic of Tanzania 1977. The study revolves around the International and Regional Conventions relating to terrorism and human rights together with UN Security Council’s Resolutions and Protocols. The Study is organized into five Chapters each giving an insight on a particular area. The first chapter is a general introduction giving a theory of terrorism and fundamental rights and freedoms. Chapter two deals with International and Regional Conventions relating to terrorism and Chapter three is about International and Regional Conventions relating to human rights. Chapter four concerns terrorism in Tanzania. It covers legislative and administrative measures taken by Tanzania in countering terrorism. The last one is Chapter five which is summary, conclusion and recommendations.