Country
Territorial subdivision
Type of court
Seat of court
Nwoya
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2019
Abstract
Accused was arrested and charged for illegal entry into a wildlife conservation area contrary to section 22 of the Uganda Wildlife Act Cap 200.
Language of document
English
Reference number
No, 488 of 2019
Charges
Accused person was charged of: Count 1: illegal entry into a wildlife conservation area, Count 2: Utilisation of wildlife products without a wildlife use right contrary to section 30 and 75 of the Wildlife Act, Cap 200 to wit Hippo meat; and Count 3: possession of devices capable of causing injury to wildlife species to wit one metallic spear.
Money value
Nil
Transnational
No
Decision
The accused pleaded guilty and was convicted on his own plea of guilty.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Accused was convicted to one year imprisonment.
Legislation cited
Uganda Wildlife Act, 2019
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