The process which should be considered by the court in sentencing in Tanzania

1. Identify the Statutory Sentencing Range for the offence

2. Consider the level of Seriousness of the Offence

3. Consider the level of Seriousness of the Offence - factors which make the offence more or less serious.

4.Consider the Accused’s Personal Circumstances

5. Take any other offences into Consideration

6. Sentencing for more than one offence: Concurrent and Consecutive (Cumulative) Sentences.

7.Consider Information received from victim

8. Reduction in sentence for a guilty plea:

9. Time already spent in custody to be taken into account from the sentence