Country
Territorial subdivision
Type of court
Seat of court
Rubirizi
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2019
Abstract
Accused persons were arrested within a wildlife protected area without permission contrary to section 22 (1) and 74 (a) UWA, Cap 200.
Language of document
English
Reference number
No. 1180 of 2018
Charges
Illegal entry into a wildlife protected area contrary to section 22 (1) and 74 (a) UWA, Cap 200.
Transnational
No
Decision
The convicts pleaded guilty and were convicted on their own plea of guilty.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Fine of UGX 800,000/= in default a term of imprisonment of 11 months.
Legislation cited
Uganda Wildlife Act, 2019
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