Country
Territorial subdivision
Type of court
Seat of court
Nwoya
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2018
Abstract
The Accused was found in a protected area without an entry permit and was found in possession of devices capable of killing, injuring and capturing 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. 446 of 2018
Charges
Accused were charged on the following counts: 1. Unlawful entry into a Wildlife protected area contrary to S. 30(1) of the Uganda Wildlife Act,2019. 2. Unlawful possession of devices capable of killing, injuring and capturing wildlife protected species contrary to S.49(1)(a) and 74 of the Uganda wildlife Act, 2019.
Money value
Nil
Transnational
No
Decision
The Accused was convicted on his own plea of guilty.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Count 1 – a fine of UGX 200,000/= or 6 months imprisonment. Count 2 – a fine of UGX 200,000/= or 6 months imprisonment. Sentence to run concurrently.
Legislation cited
Uganda Wildlife Act, 2019
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