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Corporal Punishment



Corporal punishment refers to the act of physically inflicting pain or discomfort upon an individual as a form of punishment or discipline. It involves the intentional application of force, typically through methods like spanking, whipping, caning, paddling, or slapping, with the intention of correcting behavior or deterring future misconduct. Corporal punishment in  Tanzania involve strokes only.

In certain circumstances, the Court may also sentence an accused person to corporal Punishment under section 25(3) of the Penal Code, Cap. 16 R.E 2002 and section 167(1) and 170(1)(c) & (2)(b) of the Criminal Procedure Act Cap. 20 R.E 2002.

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