The Republic versus Kasimu Shabani - No. 25 of 2010

Region
Eastern Africa
Country
Tanzania, Un. Rep. of
Territorial subdivision
Arusha
Court
Magistrate's Court
Type of court
National - lower court
Seat of court
Arusha
Court jurisdiction
General
Date of opinion
2010
Abstract

The accused was alleged to have been found in the Tarangire National Park in unlawful possession of two reedbuck meat the property of Tanzania Government. He was found guilty and was therefore convicted.

Language of document
English
Reference number
No. 25 of 2010
Charges
Unlawful possession of the government trophies
Species
Reedbuck
Money value
TZS 1,560,890
Transnational
No
Decision
Conviction
Appealed
No
Penalty
Fine of 15 million shillings (Tshs. 15,000,000) or to serve a prison term of twenty (20) years.
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
Text and analysis
COU-160221_Matrix.pdf
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