Country
Territorial subdivision
Type of court
Seat of court
Nwoya
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2019
Abstract
The Accused was arrested in Agung Todora Parish in Nwoya District and 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 Nwoya at Nwoya.
Language of document
English
Reference number
No. 219 of 2019
Charges
Accused were charged on the following counts: 1. Unlawful possession of the Protected species contrary to Section 71(1)(b) of the Uganda Wildlife Act, 2019.
Species
Money value
2,220,000/= UGX
Transnational
No
Decision
The Accused pleaded guilty to the offences charged against him and he was convicted on his own plea of guilty.
Appealed
No
Penalty
A fine of UGX 3 million or 2 and a half years imprisonment.
Legislation cited
Uganda Wildlife Act, 2019
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