Country
Territorial subdivision
Type of court
Seat of court
Nwoya
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2018
Abstract
The two accused were arrested and charged of illegal entry into a wildlife conservation area, and Unlawful Possession of devices capable of causing injury to wildlife species contrary to section 77 and 74 (a) UWA Cap 200. They both pleaded guilty and prosecution was tasked to prove the case against the accused beyond reasonable doubt.
Language of document
English
Reference number
No. 359 of 2018
Charges
Count 1: Illegal entry into a wildlife conservation area contrary to section 22 and 75 (a) UWA cap 200 Count 2: Killing wild animals without a permit contrary to section 21 and 75 (a) UWA Cap 200 Count 2: Possession of devices capable of causing injury to wildlife species 77 UWA Cap 200
Money value
Nil
Transnational
No
Decision
Both accused pleaded guilty and were convicted on their own plea of guilty.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Count 1: One year imprisonment; Count 2: two years imprisonment; Sentence to run concurrently.
Legislation cited
Uganda Wildlife Act, 2019
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