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Lawyer vs Court: Free Speech or Contempt | Tanzania News
A Tanzanian lawyer, Peter Madeleka, faces five counts of contempt for speaking to the media after court sessions—comments that prosecutors say undermined judicial integrity and influenced active cases. Though the High Court previously warned lawyers against media interviews near courts, Madeleka argues his free speech rights are being violated and insists public explanation of legal matters should be handled through ethics, not criminal charges. His arrest and release on bail spotlight a crucial tension: how to balance press freedom, public transparency, and judicial impartiality in…
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