Country
Territorial subdivision
Court
Type of court
Seat of court
Ouesso
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2020
Abstract
On December 04, 2019, Dzoba Aurelien entered a forbidden zone of the Nouabale-Ndoki National Park to practice fishing. The next day, he was surprised by the eco-guards of the park, was arrested and taken to the police station.
Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 019/2020
Charges
Trespassing in a protected area.
Transnational
No
Decision
Dzoba Aurelien was found guilty of trespassing in a protected area.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Dzoba Aurelien was sentenced to six months imprisonment suspended, XAF 100,000 (one hundred thousand) as fines, and to pay XAF 500,000 (five hundred thousand) as damages. The imprisonment in default of payment was fixed to four months for the recovery of fines, two months for court fees and damages.
Legislation cited
Law No. 37-2008 of 28 November 2008 on wildlife and protected areas