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Mathew Gwandu and Leons Gwandu versus the Republic

Country/Territory
Tanzania, Un. Rep. of
Type of court
National - higher court
Date
Sep 24, 2014
Source
UNEP, InforMEA
Court name
Court of Appeal
Seat of court
Arusha
Judge
Kileo; Oriyo; Mmilla
Reference number
No. 204 of 2013
Language
English
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems, Legal questions
Abstract

The appellants were alleged to have been found in the Tarangire National Park in unlawful possession of three swala pala meat valued at Tshs 1,813,500/-, three did-dik meat valued at Tshs 1,162,500/- and three reedbuck meat valued at Tshs 2,092,500/- all valued at Tsh 5,068,500/- the property of Tanzania Government.

Upon conviction they were sentenced to pay a fine of two million shillings or to serve a prison term of twenty years.

Their appeal to the High Court was unsuccessful hence this second appeal. Appeal allowed, the Court quashed their convictions, set aside their sentences and ordered their immediate release from prison.