Assessment of Tanzania’s Legal Regime for Combating the Threat of Piracy.

Rwechungura, Hiacinter Burchard (2023) Assessment of Tanzania’s Legal Regime for Combating the Threat of Piracy. Doctoral thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

For a country to deal with piracy it has to implement the universal definition of piracy as provided in international law by incorporating it in its domestic law. However, piracy rules set by the international legal framework for piracy raise concerns. These concerns raise questions as to whether those rules can enable individual states to adequately curb piracy at their level. This study seeks to address these concerns. It investigates legal challenges at domestic level emanating from the universal definition of piracy. It also interrogates the adequacy of the existing legal framework in protecting maritime business against piracy. Similarly, the relevancy of general principles and guidelines enshrined in other international instruments for suppressing piracy are assessed. The study employs mainly doctrinal legal research methodology. The study is delimited to Tanzania. After the consideration of the above issues the research finds that Tanzania lacks a comprehensive law to regulate piracy. Consequently, the research recommends a law reform in Tanzania. As well, the study recommends for adoption of a maritime policy. Keywords: Piracy Rules, International Standards, National Legislation, Tanzania.

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