Country
Territorial subdivision
Type of court
Seat of court
Amuru
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2017
Abstract
The Accused was found in a wildlife protected area without permission and was in possession of Wildlife protected species and 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 Amuru.
Language of document
English
Reference number
No. 118 of 2017
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. 3. Unlawful possession of wildlife protected species contrary to S.71(1)(b) of the Uganda Wildlife Act, 2019.
Species
Money value
UGX 2,800,000/=.
Transnational
No
Decision
The Accused was convicted of all the offences he was charged with.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Count 1 – Caution. Count 2 – 5 months imprisonment or a fine of UGX 800,000/=. Count 3 – 8 months imprisonment or a fine of UGX 1,500,000/=. Imprisonment term to be served concurrently.
Legislation cited
Uganda Wildlife Act, 2019
Text and analysis