Country
Territorial subdivision
Type of court
Seat of court
Nwoya
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2020
Abstract
The Accused was arrested on 11/04/2020 for illegal entry into a wildlife protected area (Murchison falls national park) without an entry permit. Accused pleaded guilty and was convicted on his own plea of guilty.
Language of document
English
Reference number
No. 344 of 2020
Charges
Accused was charged on the following counts: 1. Entering wildlife protected area without permission Contrary to section 30 of the Wildlife Act, Cap 200
Transnational
No
Decision
The Accused pleaded guilty to the two counts and was convicted as charged on his own plea of guilty.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Accused was sentenced to 4 years in prison.
Legislation cited
Uganda Wildlife Act, 2019
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