Country
Territorial subdivision
Type of court
Seat of court
Nwoya
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2018
Abstract
Accused persons were arrested inside a wildlife conservation area in possession of four metal traps, 3 spears, several pieces of fresh Uganda Kob and fresh meat of warthog. They were arrested and charged of illegal entry into a wildlife conservation area, killing wildlife animals and being in possession of devices capable of causing injury to wildlife species.
Language of document
English
Reference number
No. 210 of 2018
Charges
Charge: Count 1: Illegal entry into a wildife conservation area contrary to section 22 and 75 (a) UWA cap 200. Count 2: Killing protected wildlife species without a permit contrary to section 21 and 75 (a) UWA Cap 200. Count 3: Possession of devices capable of causing injury to wildlife species 77 UWA Cap 200.
Species
Kob,
Warthog
Money value
Nil
Transnational
No
Decision
The convicts pleaded guilty and were convicted on their own plea of guilty.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Accused was sentenced to: Count 1- six months imprisonment. Count 2: one year imprisonment. Count three: two years imprisonment. Each Sentence to run concurrently
Legislation cited
Uganda Wildlife Act, 2019
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