2015 Tanzanian constitutional referendum attempt
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A constitutional referendum was planned to be held in Tanzania on 30 April 2015.[1] However, delays to voter registration led to it being postponed.[2]
Background
In 2012 a Constitutional Review Commission was established to seek public opinion on a review of the constitution. It delivered a first draft to President Jakaya Kikwete on 30 December 2013. The next stage was the creation of a Constituent Assembly consisting of MPs, members of the Zanzibar House of Representatives and more than 200 members of the public nominated by the President and the Zanzibari President Ali Mohamed Shein.
In April 2014 the three major opposition parties walked out of the Assembly, claiming their suggestions for reform were being ignored.[1]
Proposed changes
The proposed new constitution includes:[1]
- The creation of an Independent Electoral Commission
- Allowing presidential election results to be legally challenged
- Limiting the number of ministers a president can appoint
- A requirement that there is a 50/50 split of men and women in the National Assembly
- Ensuring equal land ownership rights for women
References
- ^ a b c Ng'wanakilala, Fumbuka (22 October 2014). "Tanzania to hold referendum on new constitution in April 2015". Reuters. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
- ^ Tanzania Delays Referendum on Constitution VOA News, 2 April 2015
External links
- Proposed constitution (in Kiswahili)
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