Country
Territorial subdivision
Type of court
Seat of court
Nwoya
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2020
Abstract
The Accused was found in a protected area without an entry permit and was in possession of devices capable of killings, capturing or wounding protected species contrary to the laws of the country. The Accused was charged and prosecuted at the Chief Magistrate Court of Nwoya at Nwoya.
Language of document
English
Reference number
No. 031 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 section 49 (1)(a) and 74 (a) of the Uganda Wildlife Act, Cap 200.
Money value
Nil
Transnational
No
Decision
The Accused was convicted on his own plea of guilty.
Appealed
No
Penalty
3 Years imprisonment.
Legislation cited
Uganda Wildlife Act, 2019
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