Country
Territorial subdivision
Type of court
Seat of court
Nwoya
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2020
Abstract
The Accused were found in a protected area without an entry permit and were found to be in possession of devices capable of killing, injuring and capturing wildlife protected species contrary to the laws of the country. The Accused were charged and prosecuted at the Chief Magistrate Court of Nwoya at Nwoya.
Language of document
English
Reference number
No. 469 of 2020
Charges
Accused was charged on the following counts: 1. Illegal entry into a wildlife protected area without permission Contrary to section 22 (1) and 74 (a) of the Wildlife Act, Cap 200. 2. Unlawful possession of devices capable of killing and causing injury to wildlife protected species contrary to section 77 and 74 (a) UWA Cap 200.
Money value
Nil
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
Count I: One Year imprisonment Count II: One year imprisonment The sentence runs concurrently and the two knives to be forfeited to the state.
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