Machako Athumani versus the Republic Country/Territory Tanzania, Un. Rep. of Type of court National - higher court Date Dec 15, 2014 Source UNEP, InforMEA Court name High Court of Tanzania Seat of court Tanga Judge Msuya Reference number No. 1 of 2014 Language English Subject Wild species & ecosystems, Legal questions Abstract This is an appeal originating from Handeni District Court on Economic Case No. 13 of 2013.Appellant appealed the conviction by the Handeni District Court on case No. 13 of 2013 in which he was charged and convicted of the offense of unlawful possession of Government trophy contrary to section 86(1) of the Wildlife Conservation Act of 2009 read together with Paragraph 14 (d) of the first Schedule and Section 57 (1) of the Economic and Organized Crime Control Act, Cap 200 R.E 2002.The appeal was allowed and conviction was quashed and sentence set aside.