Amber May v Republic [1979] KECA 6 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 6
- Citation
- [1979] KECA 6 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 December 1979
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal against dismissal by Todd J in the High CourtCoramE.J.E Law, JUDGE OF APPEAL C.H.E Miller, JUDGE OF APPEAL K.D Potter
Holding
The appellant was rightly convicted on all counts.
Facts
The appellant Amber May left Kenya for a holiday in Europe in July 1978 and returned later in the year. During her absence, her animals were neglected and suffered greatly. The Kenya Society for the Protection and Care of Animals obtained a custody order and removed the animals to the Nanyuki sports center.
Issues
- Whether the appellant was guilty of cruelty to animals under section 3(1) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act
- Whether the appellant abandoned animals under section 3(1)(e) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act
- Whether the appellant failed to procure veterinary treatment for an animal under section 3(1)(f) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act
- Whether the appellant kept animals in a verminous condition under section 3(1)(f) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act
Reasoning
The prosecution proved that the sufferings of the appellant's animals arose without sufficient cause or without reasonable cause or excuse on the part of the appellant, which cause or excuse would be necessary to exonerate her from her primary responsibility as owner.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act
- Criminal Procedure Code
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