Country
Territorial subdivision
Type of court
Seat of court
Nwoya
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2020
Abstract
The Accused on 28/06/2020 was arrested at Anaka Town Council and was found with wildlife protected species contrary to the laws of the country. The Accused was charged and prosecuted at the Chief Magistrate Court of Nwoya at Nwoya.
Language of document
English
Reference number
No. 199 of 2020
Charges
Accused were charged on the following counts: 1. Unlawful possession of the Protected species contrary to Section 71(1)(b) of the Uganda Wildlife Act, 2019.
Species
Transnational
No
Decision
The Accused pleaded guilty to the offences charged against him and he was convicted on his own plea of guilty.
Appealed
No
Penalty
A fine of UGX 5 million or 4 years imprisonment.
Legislation cited
Uganda Wildlife Act, 2019
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