Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Deputy Minister Angela Kairuki has again urged the public to exercise their human right to self expression and freedom of speech by participating in the ongoing constitutional review.
Kairuki made the remarks on Wednesday in Dar es Salaam during the opening of celebrations to mark the Human rights value week organised by the Tanzania Commission for Human Rights and Good Governance held at the Mnazi Mmoja grounds.
“I call upon the public to use this opportunity to give their views and opinion and in so doing bring about changes in the country’s constitution and governance…” said Kairuki.
She emphasised that this week in particular should be utilized given that there is free legal aid offered as part of the celebrations. Public can access these services by visiting the Human rights and values exhibitions availed at the fair grounds by the Ministry for Justice and Constitutional Affairs.
According to her, other government institutions including the Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB), Commission for Constitution Reform, High Court of Tanzania, legal aid secretariat and all legal related organisations are at the grounds.
SOURCE: THE GUARDIAN
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