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Record Nr.

UNINA9910786618203321

Autore

Jesse James E. M. C.

Titolo

The freedom of speech for members of parliament in Tanzania : an appraisal of law and practice in light of international human rights law and best practices / / James E. M. C. Jesse

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Nairobi, Kenya : , : LawAfrica Publishing, , 2009

©2009

ISBN

9966-53-001-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (112 p.)

Disciplina

342.6780853

Soggetti

Legislators - Tanzania

Freedom of speech - Tanzania

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Title page; Copyright page; Contents; GENERAL INTRODUCTION; PREFACE; TABLE OF CASES; TABLE OF STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS; CHAPTER ONE - THE RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF OPINION AND EXPRESSION; 1.1 FREEDOM OF SPEECH (EXPRESSION) AS A GENERAL HUMAN RIGHT TO EVERY INDIVIDUAL; 1.2 JUDICIAL ANALYSIS OF FREEDOM OF OPINION AND EXPRESSION; 1.2.1 Cases under the US Law; 1.2.2 Cases from International/Regional Human Rights Bodies; 1.3 THE RATIONALE FOR FREEDOM OF OPINION AND EXPRESSION; CHAPTER TWO - FREEDOM OF SPEECH FOR MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT

2.1 INTRODUCTORY REMARKS ON FREEDOM OF SPEECH FOR MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT2.2 THE PARLIAMENTARY IMMUNITY AND/OR PRIVILEGES; 2.2.1 The Meaning of Parliamentary Immunity and/or Privileges; 2.2.1.1 Power of Parliament to Conduct Inquiries; 2.2.1.2 Power of Parliament to Punish Contempt; 2.3 THE LEGAL BASIS FOR PARLIAMENTARY IMMUNITY; CHAPTER THREE - THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK AND PRACTICE OF THE FREEDOM OF SPEECH FOR MPS IN TANZANIA; 3.1 THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK OF FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION IN GENERAL; 3.1.1 The Era of One-Party State and Party Supremacy in Tanzania

3.1.2 The Legal Framework of Parliamentary Freedom of Speech and Debate Today3.2 THE POWERS OF THE PARLIAMENT TO REGULATE ITS INTERNAL AFFAIRS, INCLUDING SPEECH, AND TO ENFORCE DISCIPLINE



ON ITS MEMBERS; 3.2.1 Power to Regulate Its Internal Affairs through Standing Orders; 3.2.2 Freedom of Speech and Debate under the 2004 Standing Orders; 3.3 DISCIPLINARY MEASURES IN PRACTICE IN TANZANIA PARLIAMENT; 3.4 WHAT REFORMS HAVE BEEN DONE UNDER KANUNI ZA 'KUDUMU ZA BUNGE (STANDING ORDERS), 2007?; CHAPTER FOUR - PRACTICE FROM OTHER JURISDICTIONS; 4.1 BALANCING FREEDOM AND REPUTATION OF OTHERS

4.1.1 Rules of Debate that Control Speech4.1.2 Freedom of Speech as a Rule and Restrictions as Exceptions; 4.2 THE JUDICIAL POWER OF REVIEW; JUSTIFICATION AND CONCLUSION; 5.1 JUSTIFICATION FOR THE FREEDOM OF SPEECH FOR MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT; 5.2 CONCLUDING REMARKS; REFERENCES; Back cover

Sommario/riassunto

This book is an appraisal of law and practice in light of International Human Rights Law and Best Practices book is essential reading for anyone who wants to grasp the scope of the freedom of speech for Members of Parliament and even the general populace in a democratic setting. The book provides valuable insights into why the freedom of speech for Members of Parliament is so important. One of the most important pivotal statements alluded in this book is that, freedom of speech is crucial in any democracy, because open discussions of members are essential for voters to make informed decisions