Resource Repository
Statutory Instruments & Legal Resources
Access official acts, regulatory guidelines, practice circulars, and standard templates curated for legal practitioners in Zanzibar. Browse by category or search the full repository below.
| Document Title & Details | Category | Year / Ref | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
Zanzibar Legal Aid Act An Act to provide legal aid services to indigent persons and related matters. |
Legal Publications | Act No. 7 / 2018 | Coming soon |
High Court Practice Direction No. 2: Electronic Filing Procedures Issued under the High Court of Zanzibar for digital filings and registry submissions. |
Practice Resources | Ref: PD/HC/2024 | Coming soon |
The Kadhis' Courts Act of Zanzibar Establishing Kadhis' Courts jurisdiction, appointments, and procedures in marital and probate affairs. |
Legal Publications | Cap. 11 (Rev.) | Coming soon |
ZLS Law Journal: Special Annual Conference Edition Peer-reviewed legal commentaries on commercial arbitration, maritime law, and island land rights. |
Legal Publications | Vol. 14 / 2025 | Coming soon |
Standard Advocate Retainer & Client Care Agreement Model agreement for advocate-client terms compliant with statutory professional conduct rules. |
Practice Resources | ZLS-F-04 | Coming soon |
Advocates' Code of Conduct and Professional Ethics Mandatory statutory regulations governing advocate discipline, advertising, and escrow management. |
Ethics & Standards | GN No. 89 / 2021 | Coming soon |
ZLS Institutional Profile 2026 |
Legal Publications | 2026 Edition | institutional-profile-2026.pdf (11.87 MB) |