Country
Territorial subdivision
Type of court
Seat of court
Nwoya
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2019
Abstract
Accused persons illegally entered a wildlife conservation area at Nyamsika Valley and killed a wild animal (Hippo). Upon arrest he was found in possession of spears, knives and several pieces of dried Hippo meat.
Language of document
English
Reference number
No. 374 of 2019
Charges
Count 1: Illegal entry into a wildlife conservation area contrary to section 22 (1) and 74 (a) UWA Cap 200 Count 2: Unlawful Killing and hunting a wildlife protected animal contrary to section 21 and 75 (a) UWA Cap 200 Count 3: Being found in possession of devices capable of killing or injuring wildlife protected species to wit spears, 5 knives.
Species
Transnational
No
Decision
The convicts pleaded guilty and was convicted on his own plea of guilty.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Accused persons were sentenced as follows -- Count 1: 1 year imprisonment for each Count 2: 2 years imprisonment Count 3: 3 years imprisonment. Sentences to run concurrently.
Legislation cited
Uganda Wildlife Act, 2019
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