R. v. Abdallah Mohamed, Crim. Rev. 99, 100, 101, 102-D-67, 4/9/67, Hamlyn J.

R. v. Abdallah Mohamed, Crim. Rev. 99, 100, 101, 102-D-67, 4/9/67, Hamlyn J.

Accused were convicted of separate counts of (a) failing to protect foodstuffs sold by a butcher, (b) failing prevent contamination by failing to clean utensils and (c) allowing waste matter to remain in the open; contrary to section 5(a) 5(c) and 5(e), respectively, of the Dar es Salaam Municipality (Food Handling) By-laws. It was argued that these acts all constituted a single offence.

            Held: Each distinct contravention of the statutory requirements furnishes a separate ground of complaint. Where a law requires members of the public to do so, or refrain from doing, a series of acts and more than one requirement is contravened, it cannot be argued that a single offence was committed.