DODOMA, Oct. 27 -- THE Tanzanian government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving access to justice for prisoners and remand inmates through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Constitution and Legal Affairs to strengthen the provision of legal aid in prisons.

Speaking on October 2, during the signing ceremony, Minister for Home Affairs Patrobas Katambi said the agreement would help ensure that prisoners and remand inmates receive legal assistance and have their constitutional rights protected.

He said the initiative reflects the governments commitment to upholding the right to a fair trial and ensuring that all citizens have access to justice, as provided for under Article 1...