Wildlife Forces Act, 2003. Country/Territory South Sudan Document type Legislation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Basic legislation Institution Policy/planning Governance Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Geographical area Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Northern Africa, Sahel Abstract This Act provides with respect to wildlife administrative and enforcement forces at national and regional level. The Wildlife Forces shall be deployed for the protection, preservation, conservation, management of Wildlife and Environment, detection, apprehension and prosecution of poachers, protection of clients, visitors and tourists, custody of exhibits on behalf of the Secretariat of Wildlife Conservation, Environment Protection and Tourism. The Act also establishes the National Wildlife Forces Board and defines its functions and powers, defines offences, contraventions and penalties. The Commissioner may from time to time constitute an Advisory Council to assist in the performance of duties under this Act and may make Regulations to provide for the constitution and functions of the Council and for other purposes. Full text English Website www.gurtong.net