The Republic versus Rose James and two others - No. 05 of 2012

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
2014
Abstract

On 29th June, 2012 at Katisunga village within Mpanda District in Katavi Region the accused person were arraigned and found in unlawful possession of government trophies. Then brought before the court to answer a charge. The accused persons were acquitted.

Language of document
English
Reference number
No. 05 of 2012
Charges
Unlawful possession of government trophies
Species
African elephant
Money value
TZS 24,000,000
Transnational
No
Decision
Acquittal
Appealed
No
Penalty
-
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