Republic V Eddine (CO 107/2015) [2016] SCSC 52 (2 February 2016)

The accused, having been found guilty of fishing without a license, is sentenced to a fine and forfeiture of vessel, gear, and fish as mandated by the Fisheries Act.

Citation: [2016] SCSC 52
Parties: Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Djamal Eddine
Court: Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Seychelles
Judgment Date: 2 February 2016
Case Number: CO 107/2015
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome: conviction and sentence imposed
Legal Topics: Fishing Without License, Forfeiture of Property, Sentencing
Source Language: English

Criminal Law Fisheries Law Fishing Without License Forfeiture of Property Sentencing

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Djamal Eddine

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

1 Whether the accused fished without a valid fishing license
2 Appropriate sentence and forfeiture under the Fisheries Act

Ratio Decidendi

The accused, having been found guilty of fishing without a license, is sentenced to a fine and forfeiture of vessel, gear, and fish as mandated by the Fisheries Act.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentence imposed

Orders

Fine of Rs1000 imposed on the accused.
Forfeiture of vessel and fishing gear to the Republic of Seychelles.