Tanzania Case Law

elia so lemsumba another vs republic 2023 tzhc 23422 19 december 2023

Court

TZHC

The High Court dismissed most grounds of appeal over forest-offence convictions, upholding conviction, forfeiture, and sentence, but ordered the first appellant’s sentences to run concurrently.

• Unlawful entry into forest reserve
• Unlawful introduction of domestic animals
• Unlawful destruction of forest vegetation
• Disturbing habitat of biological diversity
• Unlawful erection of building structures
• Confiscation of property

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shigela mazudi lindui mazuri 5 others vs the republic 2023 tzhc 18041 12 may 2023

Court

TZHC

The trial magistrate exercised discretion properly in ordering forfeiture and considered mitigation; however, the fines imposed on minors should have been directed to their parents or guardians as per the Law of the Child Act.

Source excerpt

• Forfeiture
• Sentencing of minors
• Unlawful introduction of domestic animals
• Discretionary powers
• Mitigation
• Alternative punishment

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