Country
Territorial subdivision
Type of court
Seat of court
Buganda Road, Kampala District
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2021
Abstract
The Accused was arrested at Ishasha cell, Nyanga parish Kanungu District. The Accused was found to be in possession of specimen belonging to animals categorized as protected species contrary to the laws of the country. The Accused was charged and prosecuted at the Chief Magistrate Court of Kampala at Buganda Road.
Language of document
English
Reference number
No. 0899 of 2020
Charges
Unlawful possession of the Protected species contrary to Section 71(1)(b) of the Uganda Wildlife Authority Act, 2019
Species
Money value
Nil
Transnational
No
Decision
The Accused was found guilty on all counts and was convicted accordingly.
Appealed
No
Penalty
12 months imprisonment on each count. Sentence begins from the date admitted on remand.
Legislation cited
Uganda Wildlife Act, 2019
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