The Republic versus Paul Leonard Katumbili - No. 14 of 2015

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
2016
Abstract

The accused person was arrested and arraigned of unlawful dealing with Government trophies. Then brought before the court to answer the charge. The accused was acquitted.

Language of document
English
Reference number
No. 14 of 2015
Charges
Unlawful dealing with government trophies
Species
African elephant, Hippopotamus
Money value
-
Transnational
No
Decision
Acquittal
Appealed
No
Penalty
-
Court cases cited
B. Mapunda versus Republic Criminal Appeal No. 2 of 1989 CAT (DSM)
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
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