Country
Territorial subdivision
Type of court
Seat of court
Nwoya
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2019
Abstract
The 2 accused were arrested for illegal entry into a wildlife protected area and possession of devices capable of killing and injuring wildlife protected species to wit, 6 knives and 2 fishing nets. The two accused pleaded guilty and were convicted on their own plea of guilty.
Language of document
English
Reference number
No. 591 of 2019
Charges
Accused were charged on the following counts: 1. Entering a wildlife protected area without permission Contrary to section 22 of the Wildlife Act, Cap 200 2. Possession of devices capable of killing and injuring wildlife protected species to wit 6 knives
Money value
Nil
Transnational
No
Decision
The two accused persons pleaded guilty and were convicted on their own plea of guilty.
Appealed
No
Penalty
The two convicts were sentenced to -- Count 1: 6 months imprisonment each Count 2: One year imprisonment. Each sentence to run concurrently.
Legislation cited
Uganda Wildlife Act, 2019
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