Country
Territorial subdivision
Type of court
Seat of court
Nwoya
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2021
Abstract
The Accused were found in possession of wildlife protected species contrary to the laws of the country. The Accused were charged and prosecuted at the Chief Magistrate Court of Nwoya at Nwoya.
Language of document
English
Reference number
No. 248 of 2021
Charges
Accused were charged on the following counts: 1. Unlawful possession of wildlife protected species contrary to S. 71(1)(b) of the Uganda Wildlife Act,2019.
Species
Transnational
No
Decision
The Accused were convicted on their own plea of guilty.
Appealed
No
Penalty
A1 – a fine of UGX 1,000,000/= or 5 years imprisonment. A2 – a fine of UGX 200,000/= or 6 months imprisonment.
Legislation cited
Uganda Wildlife Act, 2019
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