Uganda Versus Mawano Baguma

Country
Territorial subdivision
Type of court
Seat of court
Kasese
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2021
Abstract

On the 10th day of February 2021 a ranger attached to UWA Kibaale National Park while on patrol found the accused in Kibaale National Park, he had a panga and a hoe while burning charcoal without authority.

Language of document
English
Reference number
No. 007 of 2021
Transnational
No
Decision
The accused person pleaded guilty to the said charges and was convicted on his own plea of guilt.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Sentenced to serve one-year imprisonment on each count and the same to run concurrently.
Legislation cited
Uganda Wildlife Act, 2019