Country
Territorial subdivision
Type of court
Seat of court
Kasese
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2021
Abstract
On the 23rd day of August 2021 at Kanumba within Queen Elizabeth Conservation Area the accused were found by UWA having illegally entered and cultivated yam, cassava and opium. They were also found in possession of 6 wire snares and 5 pangas.
Language of document
English
Reference number
No. 537 of 2021
Charges
Accused were charged on the following counts: 1. Unlawful entry into a conservation area without permission 2. Preparing land for cultivation in a conservation area without permission 3. Possession of devises capable of killing wildlife.
Transnational
No
Decision
The evidence was sufficient to show that the accused persons entered the conservation area illegally, were in possession of devises capable of killing wildlife and even pleaded guilty to the offences charged against them.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Count one to pay a fine of UGX 2,000,000 in default serve three years imprisonment. Count two to pay a fine of UGX 2,000,000 in default serve two years imprisonment Count three to pay a fine of UGX 2,000,000 in default serve two years imprisonment. Sentences to run consecutively.
Legislation cited
Uganda Wildlife Act, 2019
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