Country
Territorial subdivision
Type of court
Seat of court
Nwoya
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2019
Abstract
Accused illegally entered a wildlife conservation area of Karuma, and was found in possession with 4 fishing hooks, 2 fishing lines, one metallic spear and a panga. Accused was charged for illegal entry into a wildlife conservation area contrary to section 22 of the Wildlife Act Cap 200 and being found in possession of devices capable of killing and injuring wildlife protected species to wit one spear.
Language of document
English
Reference number
No. 348 of 2019
Charges
1. Illegal entry into a wildlife conservation area contrary to section 22 of the Wildlife Act Cap 200 2. Unlawful possession of devices capable of killing or injury to wildlife protected species to wit one spear.
Money value
Nil
Transnational
No
Decision
The convict pleaded guilty and was convicted on his own plea of guilty.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Count 1: one year imprisonment Count 2: One year imprisonment Sentence runs concurrently.
Legislation cited
Uganda Wildlife Act, 2019
Text and analysis