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This Handbook provides training content for Module 3 on the On the Job Support (OJT) Program for Prosecutors. The OJT ensures that prosecutors have the best competencies to deal with wildlife crimes and emerging related crimes that exacerbate wildfire crimes. They aim at identifying weaknesses and knowledge and skill gaps among wildlife crime prosecutors and curing those weaknesses. They also aim at improving communication and collaboration among prosecutors and law enforcement agencies. Besides, building the technical and professional skills of prosecutors, the OJTs address life skills for prosecutors in order to make them well rounded individuals. Life skills are psychosocial and personal ...
Law enforcers sometimes come across wildlife crimes during the course of their duties. They arrest offenders and take them to court to be prosecuted. However, in order to strengthen their cases and get convictions, they need to handle wildlife crime cases and evidence resulting from wildlife crimes in a proper manner and in accordance to the law. Mismanaging cases and mishandling evidence can lead to acquittals of offenders which is not ideal as the aim is to deter offenders. This Manual is intended to assist law enforcers in handling wildlife crimes to properly manage the wildlife crime cases and handle evidence in such a way that it is admissible in court and leads to the desired case outc...
Wamukoya Netia, is a story of the intrigues and power struggles that lead up to the selection of Nabongo Osundwa’s successor to the throne in the Wanga Kingdom. Weaving history and fiction, this story takes us into the minds and hearts of Nabongo Osundwa’s three sons, Kweyu, Chitayi and Wamukoya Netia, as they plan, conspire and scheme their way into becoming the next Nabongo. Wamukoya Netia, the last and illegitimate son of the Nabongo has little or no chances of ascending to the throne. Tradition is against him, the people are against him, the Council of Elders is against him and even the Nabongo himself is against him! What chances does he have against his brothers? Can he win the heart of Nabongo Osundwa? Can he win over the Council of Elders? Will he become the next Nabongo?
Walk with me is a tribute to the life of Hon. Dr. Joseph Pius Otieno Wamukoya, a former veterinary professional, former Assistant Minister and the first Member of Parliament for Matungu Constituency in Kakamega County, Kenya. "With these comforting thoughts and knowing that I was surrounded by great love from my family, I surrendered myself to the Lord’s embrace and took my last bow, exiting quietly in my sleep."
Law enforcement officers including wildlife rangers, dog handlers and community scouts are bound to go to court as witnesses in wildlife cases. Unfortunately, their training does not prepare them for their role as witnesses in criminal trials and they lack skills in recording their own witness statements, understanding court procedures and often crumble under cross-examination. This Witness Handbook is designed to help Wildlife Rangers and Community Scouts navigate their way through the court system once they become witnesses to a wildlife crime and are required to give their testimony. The Handbook addresses issues related to witness testimony from the pre-trial phase to trial and finally the post-trial phase.
The general objective of this manual is to broaden and deepen the investigators and prosecutor’s knowledge and skills in the investigation and prosecution of wildlife crimes. It is expected that from using this manual, the investigators and prosecutors will have acquired knowledge and skills on: a) Evidentiary and procedural considerations when investigating and prosecuting wildlife crimes; b) Professional and ethical practices in the investigation and prosecution of wildlife crimes; c) Trial advocacy and written and oral advocacy in prosecution of wildlife crimes; and d) Evidence and case management in wildlife crimes.
The world is in the midst of a poaching and Illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT) crisis which threatens survival of many species. Poaching and IWT involves a wide range of species including insects, reptiles, amphibians, fish and mammals. IWT has been estimated by different sources to be worth USD 7–23 Billion annually. Targeted species in South Africa include terrestrial mammals such as rhino, endangered plants including cycads and marine species such as abalone. South Africa lost 1,215 rhinos to poaching in 2014 up from 13 rhinos lost in 2007. Demand for wildlife and wildlife products was driven by need for pharmaceuticals, food, pets, ornamental and traditional medicinal purposes. The poaching ...
Mozambique has developed comprehensive policies and laws for the protection, conservation and sustainable use of wildlife resources, with engagement of a wide range of stakeholders, including local communities and the private sector. During the last 15 years the main legislation governing wildlife and conservation areas management is the Forest and Wildlife Law1 and its regulation. However, this law is inadequate to combat wildlife crimes. Offenses against iconic and protected wildlife species are punishable only by fines, which are not high enough to discourage the crime. Additionally, the enforcement of the law is constrained by limited number of enforcement agents, limited patrolling equi...
Tanzania is one of the most bio‐diverse countries on the African continent with a long history of conservation. The Tanzanian government remains committed to conserving wildlife resources and their habitats. Legislation on wildlife conservation in Tanzania dates as far back as the 1890’s and from that time, it has been transformed to address modern day challenges and changing wildlife conservation methods. Tanzania is also a party to various international instruments including CITES, UNCAC and UNCTOC. These instruments make provisions for parties to enact legislation that will enhance wildlife law enforcement. They include provisions on regulation of wildlife trade, prevention of organiz...
Law enforcement officers including rangers, dog handlers and other law enforcement personnel are bound to go to court as witnesses in wildlife cases. Unfortunately, their training does not prepare them for their role as witnesses in criminal trials and they lack skills in recording witness statements, understanding court procedures and often crumble under cross-examination. This Witness Handbook is designed to help Wildlife Rangers and other law enforcement personal involved in wildlife crime to find their way through the court system once they become witnesses to a wildlife crime and are required to give their testimony. The Handbook addresses issues related to witness testimony from the pre-trial phase to trial and finally the post-trial phase.