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According to Harrison Mutabazi, the spokesperson for the court, despite a slight increase in the number of judges and registrars since 2004, the backlog continues to rise. 
Law

How judiciary is tackling case backlog, maintaining quality justice

Tuesday, September 05, 2023
Some inmates at Nyarugenge Prison. Statistics from Rwanda Correctional Services (RCS) show that there are a total of 89,034 inmates in the 13 correctional facilities in Rwanda. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Prison population on the rise despite decongestion efforts

Friday, August 25, 2023
Lucy Letby was sentenced to life in jail for murdering 7 babies

Nurse who murdered seven babies sentenced to life

Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Gisenyi Primary Court in Rubavu District on Wednesday, August 16, remanded four people charged with forgery of a Gacaca court decision in a case related to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Courtesy
Crime

Rubavu: Four remanded over forgery of Gacaca court document

Thursday, August 17, 2023
Genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga at the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals. INTERNET PHOTO
Law

Eight unanswered questions on Kabuga's impending release

Monday, August 14, 2023
Some of the inmates at Nyarugenge Prison. From January to June 2023 alone, 1,221 cases were settled through CAM, according to statistics from the judiciary. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Law

Judiciary saves Rwf9 billion through mediation

Friday, August 11, 2023
Lawyers offer support during the launch of plea bargaining, where they provided free legal assistance to 24 inmates in Mageragere Prison in October 2022. Courtesy
Law

1500 cases settled through plea bargain in 8 months

Tuesday, August 01, 2023
Christopher Darkins poses for a photo recently. The 49-year old former American football player moved to Rwanda in September 2022 and plans to settle in the country. Photos Courtesy
Rwanda

Former NFL player talks football, activism, and moving to Rwanda

Tuesday, August 01, 2023
The Chief Prosecutor of the UN's International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT), Serge Brammertz speaks to The New Times on July 28, 2023. Photo by Moise Bahati
Law

UN prosecutor on Kabuga appeal, preparations for Kayishema case

Monday, July 31, 2023
Cabinet Secretary of Interior and Administration of National Government Kithure Kindiki. Photo: NMG
Africa

Death toll in Kenya starvation cult case passes 400

Tuesday, July 18, 2023
A lawyer assists his client during a hearing session at FLN trial in Kigali on May 7, 2021. Sam Ngendahimana
Law

Could lawyers still ‘get their bread’ with mediation?

Friday, June 30, 2023
A prisoner with his lawyers during a hearing session during FLN trial in Kigali on February 26, 2021. Sam Ngendahimana
Law

Prosecution to mediate between victims and suspects in criminal cases

Tuesday, June 27, 2023