The Paradox Of The Presidential Power Of Pardon: Tanzania In Perspective

IJSRP, Volume 10, Issue 9, September 2020 Edition [ISSN 2250-3153]

The Paradox Of The Presidential Power Of Pardon: Tanzania In Perspective

Omari Issa Ndamungu

Abstract: In February 2020 President Donald John Trump of the United States of America (USA) granted four clemency orders and seven pardons, which in turn rejuvenated debate about pardon powers of the President. Similar situation emerged in Tanzania in December 2019 when President John Pombe Magufuli granted 600 pardons in commemoration of 58th Anniversary of independence of the country.

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Omari Issa Ndamungu (2020); The Paradox Of The Presidential Power Of Pardon: Tanzania In Perspective; International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications (IJSRP) 10(09) (ISSN: 2250-3153), DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.29322/IJSRP.10.09.2020.p10523