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A bride and groom during a wedding ceremony. On Monday, the parliament approved the basis of a government bill, which, if fully ratified, will permit Rwandans aged 18 to get married legally. Sam Ngendahimana

Getting married at 18: What are “reasonable grounds” in proposed legislation?

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Members of Rwanda Bar Association during the celebration of the International Women's Day in 2023. COURTESY

Lawyers rally for ‘solidarity fund’ to help colleagues on maternity leave

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Renowned R&B artiste The Ben and Pamela during their civil wedding. According to the new bill a Rwandan who attains the age of 18 years might be allowed to marry legally.

You could legally marry at 18 in Rwanda, new bill proposes

Monday, March 18, 2024

The proposed amendment aims to tackle the problem of marriages entered into primarily for the acquisition of property. Courtesy

Divorce: New draft law proposes unequal property division

Monday, March 18, 2024

The national flag may no longer be used by a couple exchanging marriage vows should the proposed amendments to the family law be approved by the parliament. File

Marriage vows: New bill seeks to scrap holding national flag

Monday, March 18, 2024

A bench of EACJ judges during a session that resolved to dismiss Rurangwa's lawsuit. Courtesy

Land dispute case against Rwanda dismissed by East African Court of Justice

Sunday, March 17, 2024

Actors in the cooperative development sector in Eastern Province gathered to discuss about solutions that hinder cooperative development including misuse of resources, ghost cooperatives among others

Cooperatives Agency pushes for specialised lawyers to bolster justice in cooperative offenses

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Some of the 103 refugees and asylum seekers from Libya at Kigali International Airport in August last year. Government, on February 26, announced the establishment of a special court to address cases and legal matters concerning refugees and asylum seekers. Photo Courtesy

Rwanda to establish special court for refugees, asylum seekers

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Workers sort new cassava varieties at a RAB station in Huye District. Rwanda, on February 21, published in its Official Gazette a law governing biosafety for genetically modified organisms (GMOs) to ensure they are handled, transferred, and used safely. Photo Courtesy

Rwanda finally passes law on GMOs: What next?

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Gasabo Intermediate Court re-open the hearing in the case involving businessman Jean Nsabimana, commonly known as ‘Dubai on February 16,

Why court ordered re-opening of hearing in case of businessman 'Dubai', former Gasabo district officials

Monday, February 19, 2024

Anastase Nabahire, the Director General of the Justice Sector Coordination at the Ministry of Justice. File

Why govt’s upcoming alternative dispute resolution centre matters

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Emmanuel Ugirashebuja, the Minister of Justice and EU Ambassador Belén Calvo Uyarra during the launch of an innovative programme on Monday, January 29.Courtesy

Rwanda, EU in fresh justice, reconciliation drive

Monday, January 29, 2024

Inmates at Nyarugenge Prison. Rwanda is integrating plea bargaining to enhance restorative justice and reduce court backlog and prison congestion. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Plea bargain: Which cases are ineligible in Rwanda?

Monday, January 15, 2024

The suspect Wenceslas Twagirayezu was extradited to Rwanda by Denmark. Courtesy

Twagirayezu ruling: Why one judge dissented during acquittal verdict

Saturday, January 13, 2024

Wenceslas Twagirayezu, who is suspected of participating in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, with his lawyer during a past hearing session. The suspect was extradited to Rwanda by Denmark in December 2018. PHOTO BY IGIHE

Prosecution to appeal against acquittal of Genocide suspect Twagirayezu

Thursday, January 11, 2024

Bailiffs in Rwanda are classified into two categories – non-professional bailiffs, and professional bailiffs. Courtesy

Why non-professional bailiffs shy away from court decision enforcement

Tuesday, January 09, 2024

Prisoners at Nyarugenge Prison on May 26, 2022. According to statistics cases closed through plea bargains have surpassed the 5,000 mark in just over a year. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Plea bargain: Over 5,000 cases concluded in one year

Monday, January 08, 2024

Rwanda Investigation Bureau headquarters at Kimihurura in Gasabo District. The Supreme Court has ruled to allow RIB to continue searching persons, buildings and premises without court warrants.File

Why Supreme Court dismissed petition challenging RIB searches

Wednesday, January 03, 2024

Rwanda Investigation Bureau personnel during a General Assembly in 2023. The Supreme Court has ruled to allow Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) to continue searching persons, buildings and premises without court warrants. Courtesy

Supreme Court dismisses petition on constitutionality of RIB search without warrant

Wednesday, January 03, 2024

Rwanda enacted a law of March 31, 2023, which repealed the law of September 18, 2019, relating to tax procedures. Photo by Craish Bahizi

A closer look at 2023’s tax changes: Five laws tailored to citizens’ needs

Tuesday, January 02, 2024