Lawyers representing Tundu Lissu, the Chadema national chairman, have testified in court about restricted access to legal consultations while he is imprisoned at Ukonga Prison.

The witnesses, Nashon Nkungu and Paul Kisabo, described how prison officers prevented them from handing over documents, including a Commonwealth report, and limited private meetings with Lissu.Consultations were conducted through glass partitions or in areas with surveillance, raising concerns about legal rights.The petition challenges prison authorities for violating Regulation 13 of the Prison Regulations, which guarantees private legal consultations.Advocate Nkungu confirmed that documents were confiscated by prison officers, hindering Lissu's defense.

The case involves allegations of discrimination and interference with legal proceedings, with the court hearing ongoing as the Officer in Charge of Ukonga Prison is set to testify.The petition highlights systemic issues in prison legal access and the impact on judicial fairness.