Country
Territorial subdivision
Court
Type of court
Seat of court
Ouesso
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2015
Abstract
Libiesse Leon is a Congolese individual living in Pokola. On February 23, 2012 he entered the forest with a calibre 12 rifle to do small hunting. While there he killed one chimpanzee on February 25. Back in Pokola, he hid the meat inside a bag in his house. Informed of the situation, the police searched his house in his presence and discovered pieces of chimpanzee meat.
Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 045/2015
Charges
Killing of a fully protected species.
Species
Transnational
Yes
Decision
Libiesse Leon was found guilty of charged againts him.
Appealed
No
Penalty
The accused was sentenced to 24 months imprisonment and a fine of XAF 100,000 (one hundred thousand); The accused was ordered to pay the costs; The duration of the imprisonment in default of payment was set to maximum.
Legislation cited
Law No. 37-2008 of 28 November 2008 on wildlife and protected areas