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August 1964

Chitambala Ntumba v The Queen ((1963-1964) Z and NRLR 132) [1964] ZMHCNR 3 (31 August 1964)

Sections 5 and 9(1) require knowledge; the applicant's unknowingly entering the park warranted acquittal.

Statutory construction — presumption of mens rea — displacement only by clear words or necessity to suppress mischief; Criminal law — strict/absolute liability; Game Ordinance (s.5, s.9(1)) — unlawful entry and possession of arms require knowledge; Appeal — convictions quashed where magistrate misapplied absolute liability precedent.

31 August 1964