The court is a legal institution that ensures the enforcement of laws in accordance with the Constitution. It is an important institution for resolving disputes, as it delivers justice based on the facts of each case brought before it. In Zanzibar, a dual legal system is used, which includes the Kadhi's Court that handles Islamic legal matters such as marriage, divorce, and inheritance, as well as the Civil Court, which deals with non-Islamic matters, including criminal cases and civil rights. This system ensures that the law respects the beliefs, cultures, and traditions of the people while providing justice for all, regardless of differences in religion, ideology, or social status.

A Brief History

he Judiciary is the system of courts that interprets, defends and applies the law according to the Constitution. It is the mechanism for dispute resolution, and applies the law to the facts of each case. Zanzibar applies a Dual Legal system, with a formal court system for adjudicating matters along the Islamic faith applying Islamic law (Kadhi’s Court), and a secular court for non-Muslim matters and adjudicating criminal justice.

Our Mission

Our Vision

An institution that ensures efficient, timely, accessible justice for all.

Our Values

We are guided by Impartiality, Ethics, Accountability, Professionalism, Courtesy, Respect for the Lae, Customer Focussed.