Last Change:
06/24/2025
The National Security Act
Year: 1970
Type: Domestic law
Rights Category: Liberty & security of person
Link to external source:
https://www.parliament.go.tz/polis/uploads/bills/acts/1566038987-The%20National%20Security%20Act,%201970.pdf
Description
The Tanzania National Security Act, enacted in 1970, aims to address state security, including espionage, sabotage, and other activities deemed prejudicial to the country's interests. It outlines offenses, penalties, and procedures related to national security matters.
Selected provisions
Section 14.1 - Arrest without warrant
Any person who is found committing an offence under this act or who is reasonably suspected of having committed or having attempted to commit or being about to commit such an offence may be arrested by an officer and detained.