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The Republic versus Gerald Kasamya @ Sibula

Country/Territory
Tanzania, Un. Rep. of
Type of court
National - higher court
Date
Jun 10, 2003
Source
UNEP, InforMEA
Court name
High Court of Tanzania
Seat of court
Mbeya
Judge
Mrema
Reference number
No. 34 of 2002
Language
English
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Abstract

This is an appeal case originating from Mpanda District Court at Mpanda. Before the District Court at Mpanda, the appellant and three others were charged for the offence of unlawful possession of government trophies and unlawful possession of weapon and ammunition.

The District convicted the appellant and acquitted the second, third and fourth accused person.

The appellant became aggrieved with the decision of the District Court, appealed to the High Court. The appeal was dismissed.