Esther Mbalale and Jonas Ng'ata versus the Republic Country/Territory Tanzania, Un. Rep. of Type of court National - higher court Date Jul 31, 2002 Source UNEP, InforMEA Court name High Court of Tanzania Seat of court Mtwara Judge Mandia, J. Reference number No. 04 of 2000 Language English Subject Wild species & ecosystems, Legal questions Abstract The appellants were jointly arraigned in the District Court of Nachingwea at Nachingwea on a charge of unlawful possession of government trophies. Both were convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for twenty (20) years.Aggrieved with the decision, they both preferred appeals to the High Court of Tanzania at Mtwara.The first appellant Esther Mbalale withdrew her appeal at the last moment after receiving a presidential pardon.The second appellant prosecuted his appeal. The appeal was dismissed. Full text COU-160197.pdf