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Mandela Maskini Kasalama versus the Republic

Country/Territory
Tanzania, Un. Rep. of
Type of court
National - higher court
Date
Sep 30, 2015
Source
UNEP, InforMEA
Court name
High Court of Tanzania
Seat of court
Mwanza
Judge
De-Mello, J.A.
Reference number
No. 37 of 2015
Language
English
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems, Legal questions
Abstract

On 23/10/2013, the two accused persons were found in possession of one piece of lion skin at Kiroreri village within Bunda District. The accused were caught after the wildlife warden and police men that were on operation received information that there were two persons transferring government trophy and were using a motorbike. The police followed the bike and caught the accused persons.

The case originates from Tarime District Court, with economic case no. 59 of 2013.

The accused on the trial court was charged together with another person, one, Genza Mahuku.

The District court found Mandela Maskini Kasalama guilty and Genza Mahuku not guilty. Mandela Maskini being aggrieved appealed.

The High Court dismissed the appeal.

Full text
COU-160161.pdf