The State Attorney and the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife vs. GUM Richard NGUM

Country
Cameroon
Territorial subdivision
South
Court
Court of First Instance
Type of court
National - lower court
Seat of court
Djoum
Court jurisdiction
Criminal
Date of opinion
1990
Abstract

The accused was issued a summons by the State Attorney and served by a bailiff, to appear before the court to respond to charges of killing totally protected animal species. That on the 09 June 1990, the accused GUM Richard NGUM was arrested in Mintom II for killing protected animal species in a zone prohibited from poaching.

Language of document
French
Reference number
No. 019/COR of 27 November 1990
Charges
Illegal killing of protected animal species.
Transnational
No
Decision
The accused GUM Richard NGUM was found guilty as charged.
Appealed
No
Penalty
He was sentenced to one (01) year fixed term imprisonment and to pay 23,860 XAF for costs.
Legislation cited
Law No.81/13 of 27 November 1981 on forestry, wildlife and fisheries regulations