1. Stephen Msechu Coordinator Tanganyika Law Society
HAKI NA USALAMA FORUM
Stephen Msechu
Coordinator
Tanganyika Law Society

2. Forum’s Brief Background
Founded in 2012 by;
Tanganyika Law Society
Legal and Human Rights Centre
Lawyers Environmental Action Team and
National Organisation for Legal Assistance

3. Forum’s Goal
The main goal of the forum is to advocate for reforms in our criminal justice system
That is, reform in;
Police Force
Court
Public Prosecution Division
Prison Department and
Public perception and Understanding

4. Forum’s Specific Objectives
Improved Police and Prison Department accountability
Advocate for reduction of arrest and detention
Enhance independence of the police and prison services
Advocate for increased use of non custodial sentences
Advocate for adequate work facilities and environment for police and prisons
Advocate for improved basic standards for prisons and detention places

5. 2016 Activities Engage new members to the Forum
Conduct two Stakeholders’ workshops
Revise the 101 Questions Booklet
Publish 3 Discussion Papers on:
Police Accountability; How we can improve it
Police Independence; Why it is important
Security Councils; What are they and how can the public use them
Resource mobilisation

6. Mode of Operation Forum is hosted at TLS
Forum has a fulltime coordinator
Forum work is undertaken by consensus by all members by commenting on draft papers and positions
Forum’s work complements the work of Members
Forum to hold frequent meetings

7. Why Should You Join the Forum?

8. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING
AND WELCOME TO THE FORUM