Country
Territorial subdivision
Type of court
Seat of court
Nwoya
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2018
Abstract
The 2 accused were for illegal entry into a wildlife protected area and possession of possession of devices capable of killing and injuring wildlife protected species to wit, 2 pangas. The two accused pleaded guilty and were convicted on their own plea of guilty.
Language of document
English
Reference number
No. 056 of 2018
Charges
Accused were charged on the following counts: 1. Entering a wildlife protected area without permit Contrary to section 22 (1) and 74 (a) Uganda Wildlife Act, Cap 200 2. Unlawful Possession of devices capable of killing and injuring wildlife protected species to wit 2 pangas contrary to section 77 and 74 (a) UWA Cap 200.
Money value
Nil
Transnational
No
Decision
On count one each accused was convicted to one year imprisonment and on count two, also sentenced to one year imprisonment each, to run concurrently.
Appealed
No
Penalty
On count one each accused was convicted to one year imprisonment and on count two, also sentenced to one year imprisonment each, to run concurrently.
Legislation cited
Uganda Wildlife Act, 2019
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