Country
Territorial subdivision
Type of court
Seat of court
Nwoya
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2020
Abstract
The Accused were found in a protected area without an entry permit and were found to be in possession of devices capable of killing, injuring and capturing 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. 250 of 2020
Charges
Accused were charged on the following counts: 1. Unlawful entry into a Wildlife protected area contrary to S. 30(1) of the Uganda Wildlife Act, 2019. 2. Unlawful possession of devices capable of killing, injuring and capturing wildlife protected species contrary to S.49(1)(a) and 74 of the Uganda Wildlife Act, 2019.
Money value
Nil
Transnational
No
Decision
The accused were convicted on their own plea of guilty.
Appealed
No
Penalty
One year imprisonment.
Legislation cited
Uganda Wildlife Act, 2019
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