WILDLEX

This appeal concerns the fate of four chimpanzees, brought from Zaire (in today's Democratic Republic of the Congo) by the Respondent. The animals are still in custody of the Uganda authorities, having been seized at Entebbe Airport as they were about to be exported to Dubai.

As mentioned above, officials of the National Parks and Wildlife Department disguised themselves as potential customers of the defendant, who was in possession of large amounts of ivory with the intention for sale.

The applicant sought bail pleading exceptional circumstances: his severe medical condition; he was elderly (51 years) and that he was a first-time offender.

This is an appeal case based on arguments that the sentence of imprisonment is excessive when the magistrate could have imposed a fine and that the order for forfeiture was wrong.

The court held that, the fine imposed was the maximum according to section 110 (b) of the Act which provides for penalties. The court held that, there is no explanation why the magistrate imposed the maximum fine for an accused who pleaded guilty and was a first offender.

This was an appeal on the decision of the Chief Magistrate that found the appellant guilty of possession of four pieces of raw ivory and two hippo teeth without a permit or licence.

The Accused were arrested at Kyebando, Kawempe Division in Kampala District and were taken to Kampala CPS. The Accused were found to be in possession of specimen belonging to animals categorized as protected species contrary to the laws of the country.

The Accused was arrested in Ssanga Town and taken to Ssanga Police station and later transferred to Kampala CPS. 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 found and arrested in Ntungamo District and later transferred to Kampala CPS. 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.

The Accused were arrested at Yowa Guest House Nakulabye in Kampala District and were taken to Kampala CPS. The Accused were found to be in possession of specimen (in possession of 99.16 kg of Pangolin scales) belonging to animals categorized as protected species contrary to the laws of the country.