Country
Territorial subdivision
Type of court
Seat of court
Nwoya
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2021
Abstract
Accused persons was charged for illegal entry into a wildlife protected area and convicted on his own plea of guilty.
Language of document
English
Reference number
No. 94 of 2021
Charges
Illegal entry into a wildlife protected area contrary to section 30 and 70 (a) UWA, 2019. Hunting wildlife protected species contrary to 29 and 70 (a) UWA 2019.
Money value
Nil
Transnational
No
Decision
Accused convicted on count one on his own plea of guilty and count two dismissed for want of prosecution.
Appealed
No
Penalty
2 months imprisonment for illegal entry into a wildlife protected area.
Legislation cited
Uganda Wildlife Act, 2019
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