Ministry of Constitutional and Legal Affairs explained

Type:	Ministry
Seal:	Coat of arms of Tanzania.svg
Formed:	2006
Jurisdiction:	Government of Tanzania
Minister1 Name:	Damas Ndumbaro
Deputyminister1 Name:	Geoffrey Mizengo Pinda
Chief1 Name:	Prof. Sifuni Mchome
Chief1 Position:	Permanent Secretary
Agency Name:	Ministry of Constitutional and Legal Affairs

The Ministry of Constitution and Legal Affairs is a government ministry of Tanzania that was formed in 2006. The ministry is responsible for creating and promoting good governance, justice, and equality by ensuring universal access to legal services.^[1]

History

The Ministry has undergone a number of name changes throughout its history. Most recently, the ministry was renamed under John Magufuli's first cabinet formed in 2015 to the Ministry of Constitutional and Legal Affairs.

Institutions

• Judiciary of Tanzania
• Attorney General's Chambers
• Law Reform Commission of Tanzania
• Commission for Human Rights and Good Governance
• Registration, Insolvency and Trusteeship Agency
• The Law School of Tanzania
• Institute of Judicial Administration

List of ministers

• Mary Nagu^[2] (2006–2008) (1st Minister / 1st female)
• Mathias Chikawe (2008–2014)
• Asha-Rose Migiro^[3] (2014–2015)
• Palamagamba John Aidan Mwaluko Kabudi (2015–2019)
• Augustine Mahiga (2019–2020)
• Mwigulu Lameki Nchemba 2020-2021
• Palamagamba Kabudi (2021–Present)

See also

• Attorney General of Tanzania
• Justice ministry
• Politics of Tanzania

Notes and References

1. Web site: Kuhusu Sisi . sw. About Us . 28 June 2013.
2. Book: Relations, House, Committee on Foreign Affairs, and Senate, Committee on Foreign. Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2007. September 2008. Government Printing Office. 9780160813993. en.
3. News: New Tanzanian Ambassador in UK to Strengthen Cooperation in Investment Trade and Tourism - TanzaniaInvest. 2016-05-06. TanzaniaInvest. 2018-07-02. en-US.