AN ANALYSIS OF GOOD SAMARITAN LAWS TOWARDS PROTECTION OF THE RIGHT TO LIFE OF POST-CRASH CARE VICTIMS IN MAINLAND TANZANIA: THE CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS
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Road crashes are an unavoidable phenomenon in Tanzania and the world at large. It affects the life of the victims involved by either causing death or permanent total incapacity. However, we may be able to reduce the fatalities if Tanzania adopts legislation and policies that protect first responders against criminal and civil liability, guarantee access to emergency care services and designate the post-crash care fund for financing compensation arrangements and general emergency needs in the country. This article critically analyzes the Good Samaritan protection provisions and practices in Tanzania as one instrument for the promotion of post-crash care services in Tanzania. Finally, the author proposes several intervention steps to protect the right to life of victims involved in a road crash.
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