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    Law as the basic regulatory organ of the society: the case of abuse of fundamental human rights by the police force in Tanzania
    (Mzumbe University, 2013) Kilatu, Edson
    This study was tailored along four specific objectives. First, it explored the checks against abuse of fundamental human rights put in place in Tanzanian context; secondly it covered statutory measures available for abuse of the fundamental human rights. It also explored the procedures for channeling complaints against abuse of the rights and lastly the extent which the Tanzania Police Force abides by the international police standards hence various international policing ideals were discussed. The police ideals include autonomy and impartiality, legality, proportionality and reasonableness as well as the necessity of Police Actions. The study covered both primary and secondary data. It employed three research methods to obtain primary data namely interview, questionnaire and Focus Group Discussion. A sample of 100 respondents was randomly chosen, of which 30 were interviewed, 60 through questionnaire and 10 participated in Focus Group Discussion. The research involved descriptive data analysis where data were converted into percentage to bring the impression of the findings. The study revealed various forms of abuse including dubious cases, unlawful arresting and detention without taking the matter to the court of law timely, extrajudicial killings, torture and inhumane treatment. Also various legal challenges were depicted. The law governing the TPF is ineffective in such a way to warrant abuse of the fundamental rights. There is a need for significant legal reforms for the sake of protecting the fundamental human rights. To that end several recommendations for improving human rights-centred policing were recommended. It recommended among other things for domestication of all core International Human Rights Instruments, hedging the Police Force against Political pressure, simple procedures for channeling complaints and substantial reforms of the Commission for Human Rights and Good Governance (CHRAGGP).