Electronic evidence in Tanzania

Abstract

Adam J. Mambi explains the current status of electronic documents under the legal system in Tanzania in light of the landmark case of Trust Bank Tanzania Ltd. v Le-marsh Enterprises Ltd., Joseph Mbui Magari, Lawrence Macharia, and suggests recent changes are not sufficient.

Index words: Tanzania; Evidence Act; amendments; Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2007; electronic evidence; best evidence rule.