The State Attorney and the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife vs. ASSOUE BADJELI Jean Thierry and GBASSAMBO MADOUKOU Junior

Country
Cameroon
Territorial subdivision
East
Court
Court of First Instance
Type of court
National - lower court
Seat of court
Yokadouma
Court jurisdiction
Criminal
Date of opinion
2013
Abstract

Provided and punishable under section 74 of the penal code and sections 101, 150 and 158 of the Law No 94-01 of 20th January 1994 to lay down forestry, fisheries and wildlife regulations.

Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 310/COR
Charges
Illegal killing and possession of partially protected animal species.
Transnational
No
Decision
They were found guilty of illegal killing and possession of partially protected animal species.
Appealed
No
Penalty
They were sentenced to pay 30.000 XAF suspended fines within 3 years, to pay 28.300 XAF for costs, and 200.000 XAF as civil damages to the state of Cameroon through the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife.
Legislation cited
Law No 94-01 of 20th January 1994 to lay down forestry, fisheries and wildlife regulations, secs. 101, 150, 158
Penal Code, sec. 74