Country
Territorial subdivision
Type of court
Seat of court
Rubirizi
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2017
Abstract
Accused A1 and A2 were found on 30/08/2017 found in possession of 127 pieces of hippo teeth weighing 56 kg which they attempted to sell to UWA officers. They were arrested and charged of unlawful possession contrary to section 30 and 75 (b) UWA, Cap 200.
Language of document
English
Reference number
No. 1581 of 2017
Charges
Unlawful possession contrary to section 30 and 75 (b) UWA, Cap 200.
Species
Money value
Nil
Transnational
No
Decision
Accused, A2 pleaded guilty to the charges and was convicted on his own Plea of guilty to 48 months.
Appealed
No
Penalty
48 months imprisonment
Legislation cited
Uganda Wildlife Act, 2019
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