Country
Territorial subdivision
Type of court
Seat of court
Nwoya
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2018
Abstract
On 11/07/2018, accused illegally entered a wildlife conservation area at Got Coyo in Murchison Falls was found in possession of a spear, knife, a panga and wheel trap, devices capable of killing or causing injury to wildlife species.
Language of document
English
Reference number
No. 295 0f 2018
Charges
Count 1: Illegal entry into a wildlife conservation area contrary to section 22 (1) Uganda Wildlife Act Cap 200 and 74 (a) UWA Cap 200. Count 2: Possession of devices capable of causing injury to wildlife species contrary to section 77 and 74 (a) Uganda Wildlife Act Cap 200.
Money value
Nil
Transnational
No
Decision
The convicts pleaded guilty and was convicted on his own plea of guilty.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Accused was sentenced to; Count 1- caution Count 2: 400 hours of community service at Anaka town council.
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