A research Report submitted to Mzumbe University – Mbeya Campus College in the Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Award of the Bachelor Degree of the laws (LL.B) of Mzumbe University
This research is based upon the problems of which are encountered by the press freedom in Tanzania. The research wants to show that Freedom of expression is one of the important rights and it is recognized by our country under article of 18 of the Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania [CAP 2]. The research focus on attempts to reveal the historical genesis of the right to freedom of expression at a global level as well at the level of Tanzania as a country, moreover, to elucidates the significance of the study and its methodologies as well as hypothesis and statement of the problem. The main objective of the study is to examine freedom of press in Tanzania on the law and practice, trying to analyze municipal and international instruments as well as challenges on the laws and provide recommendations. Further on the research based on different concepts and the legal framework on the laws and challenges relating to freedom of press. Mostly considered the threshold of understanding right of freedom of press in Tanzania and things which are associated. Also making analysis to the relevant municipal laws and international instruments which governing the freedom of press at large and its challenges. Mostly the research concern much in data presentation, analysis and findings obtained through questionnaire while guided by what has been revealed by the study undertaken to what people understood. The questionnaires which were given to specific persons have played a role in presenting the real situation in respect of what they have understood. Under the conclusion of the chapter focus much on the general overview of the study and findings while under recommendations deal with the solution on what should be done in curing the defect or weakness of the laws