Country
Territorial subdivision
Type of court
Seat of court
Nwoya
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2018
Abstract
The accused was arrested and charged for illegal entry into a wildlife conservation area, and Unlawful Possession of devices capable of causing injury to wildlife species contrary to section 77 and 74 (a) UWA Cap 200. The accused pleaded not guilty and prosecution was tasked to prove the case against the accused beyond reasonable doubt.
Language of document
English
Reference number
No. 356 of 2018
Charges
Count 1: Illegal entry into a wildlife conservation area contrary to section 22 and 74 (a) of Uganda Wildlife Act Cap 200 Count 2: Unlawful Possession of devices capable of causing injury to wildlife species contrary to section 77 and 74 (a) UWA Cap 200 Count 3: Unlawful killing and hunting of wildlife Protected species contrary to section 21 (a) and 75 (a) UWA Cap 200.
Money value
Nil
Transnational
No
Decision
Accused pleaded guilty and was convicted on his own plea of guilty.
Appealed
No
Penalty
Count 1: One year imprisonment; Count 2: one year imprisonment Sentence to run concurrently.
Legislation cited
Uganda Wildlife Act, 2019
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