The Republic versus Jailos Kajuti - No. 11 of 2011

Region
Eastern Africa
Country
Tanzania, Un. Rep. of
Territorial subdivision
Katavi
Court
District Court
Type of court
National - lower court
Seat of court
Mpanda
Court jurisdiction
General
Date of opinion
2015
Abstract

On 1st November, 2011 at Nkungwi village within Mpanda District in Rukwa Region the accused person was arraigned and found in unlawful possession of Government trophies. Then brought before the court to answer a charge. The accused was convicted.

Language of document
English
Reference number
No. 11 of 2011
Charges
Unlawful possession of government trophy.
Species
African elephant
Money value
TZS 24,000
Transnational
No
Decision
Conviction
Appealed
No
Penalty
Twenty (20) years imprisonment.
Legislation cited
Economic and Organised Crime Control Act, Cap. 200 R.E. 2002
Reference to FAOLEX
Wildlife Conservation Act (No. 5 of 2009)., 12 March 2009, Tanzania, Un. Rep. of
Source
IUCN ELC