Country
Territorial subdivision
Type of court
Seat of court
Nwoya
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2018
Abstract
The Accused was arrested at Latoro Trading Center and was found to be in possession of specimen belonging to animals categorized as protected species contrary to the laws of the country. The Accused was charged and prosecuted at the Chief Magistrate Court of Nwoya at Nwoya.
Language of document
English
Reference number
No. 444 of 2018
Charges
Accused were charged on the following counts: 1. Unlawful possession of the Protected species contrary to Section 71(1)(b) of the Uganda Wildlife Act, 2019.
Species
Transnational
No
Decision
The Accused pleaded guilty to the offences charged against her and she was convicted on her own plea of guilty.
Appealed
No
Penalty
A fine of UGX 1,000,000/= and in default One year imprisonment.
Legislation cited
Uganda Wildlife Act, 2019
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