Country
Territorial subdivision
Type of court
Seat of court
Nwoya
Court jurisdiction
Date of opinion
2019
Abstract
Accused illegally entered a wildlife conservation area and killed a wild animal to wit a warthog, and was found in possession of devices capable of killing and injuring wildlife protected species to wit 9 spears, 5 metal traps, 3 knives, 1 axe, 1 panga, 2 wire snares and 3 hooks
Language of document
English
Reference number
No. 527 of 2019
Charges
Count 1: Illegal entry into a wildlife conservation. protected area contrary to section 22 and 74(a) UWA Cap 200 Count 2: Unlawful possession of wildlife species contrary to section 75 (a) UWA Cap 200. Count 3: unlawful possession of devices capable of killing or injuring wildlife protected species contrary to section 77 and 74 (a) UWA Cap 200.
Species
Warthog
Money value
Nil
Transnational
No
Decision
The convict pleaded guilty and was convicted on his own plea of guity.
Appealed
No
Penalty
On count one, one year imprisonment, on count two, one year imprisonment and count three two years imprisonment. Sentence to run concurrently.
Legislation cited
Uganda Wildlife Act, 2019