Country
Territorial subdivision
Type of court
Seat of court
Nwoya
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2017
Abstract
Accused persons were charged on three counts but pleaded guilty to the first count of illegal entry but not guilty to the other two counts.
Language of document
English
Reference number
No. 16 of 2017
Charges
Illegal entry into a wildlife protected area contrary to section 22 and 705(a) UWA, Cap 200. Hunting wildlife protected species contrary to section 75 (a) UWA Cap 200.
Species
Transnational
No
Decision
Accused convicted on count one to 3 months imprisonment and count 2 and 3 dismissed for want of prosecution.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Accused convicted on count one to 3 months imprisonment and count 2 and 3 dismissed for want of prosecution.
Legislation cited
Uganda Wildlife Act, 2019