Country
Territorial subdivision
Type of court
Seat of court
Nwoya
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2020
Abstract
The Accused were found in a protected area without an entry permit contrary to the laws of the country. The Accused were charged and prosecuted at the Chief Magistrate Court of Nwoya at Nwoya.
Language of document
English
Reference number
No. 0287 of 2020
Charges
Accused were charged on the following counts: 1. Unlawful entry into a Wildlife protected area contrary to S. 30(1) of the Uganda Wildlife Act,2019.
Transnational
No
Decision
The accused were convicted on their own plea of guilty.
Appealed
No
Penalty
A1 – 2 years imprisonment. A2 – Caution because he is a juvenile.
Legislation cited
Uganda Wildlife Act, 2019
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