Francis Nyalali
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Francis Lucas Nyalali | |
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| 4th Chief Justice of Tanzania | |
| In office 1977–2000 | |
| President | Julius Nyerere |
| Preceded by | Augustine Saidi |
| Succeeded by | Barnabas Samatta |
| Chairman of the Nyalali Commission | |
| In office 1991–2002 | |
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| Born | 3 February 1935 Kasubuya, Mwanza, Tanganyika Territory |
| Died | 2 April 2003 (aged 68) Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
| Occupation | Lawyer Judge |
Francis Lucas Nyalali (3 February 1935 – 2 April 2003) was the Chief Justice of Tanzania from 1977 to 2000, making him the longest serving Chief Justice in the country's history, serving longer than the average serving time for a Chief Justice within the Commonwealth of Nations, which is approximately 3.6 years. He was known for promoting easy access to justice, the rule of law, constitutionalism, and human rights.
In 1991, he chaired a presidential commission to review Tanzania's political system known as the 'Nyalali Commission'. The commission recommended, among other things, the reintroduction of multi-party politics in the country, and a review of the union structure between Tanganyika and Zanzibar.[1][2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Nyalali Commission recommends restoration of multi-party politics". The Citizen. 1 November 2020.
- ^ "The genesis of 'Law Day' in Tanzania - Daily News". 1 February 2024. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
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