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The Commission’s activity report for the fiscal year 2021-2022 was presented to Parliament ,both Chambers.
Law

Over 40% defilement cases not lodged in courts – report

Wednesday, November 09, 2022
Lawyers offer support during the launch of plea bargaining, where they provided free legal assistance to 24 inmates in Mageragere Prison. / Courtesy
Crime

Over 20 convicts secure plea bargain deals

Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Prisoners arrive at the High Court Special Chamber for International and Cross-border Crimes for a hearing, in Kigali in September last year. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana
Law

Five changes poised to reshape the justice sector

Monday, October 24, 2022
Faysal Safari, a former volleyball player, passed away on the morning of Thursday, October 20. Courtesy
Volleyball

Former volleyball player Faysal Safari passes away

Thursday, October 20, 2022
A panel discussion on the newly launched center dubbed ‘Center for Law and Innovation’ in Kigali on October 19. Photo: Courtesy.
Technology

New centre to help lawyers hone their digital skills

Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Faustin Ntezilyayo, the Chief Justice of Rwanda delivers remarks during the official launch of Plea bargaining in Kigali on October 11. Starting on Wednesday, October 12, Rwanda’s justice system will start implementing the procedure. Craish Bahizi
Law

400 cases registered for plea bargain

Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Prisoners at Nyarugenge Prison in Mageragere Sector. Rwanda is set to increase the use of non-custodial mechanisms for convicts and detainees. Sam Ngendahimana
Law

Govt looks to increase use of non-custodial penalties

Friday, October 07, 2022
Prisoners arrive at the court for a hearing session on March 24, 2021. From October 12, plea bargaining will be officially rolled out in Rwanda’s justice system. Photo: File.
Law

Rwanda judiciary to roll out plea bargain on October 12

Tuesday, October 04, 2022
Officials pose for a photo with some of the 96 mediators certified 96 by the Supreme Court after completing a 6-month course in professional mediation in Kigali on July 6. Photo: Courtesy.
Law

New policy on alternative justice to help reduce backlog in courts

Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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Crime

Top Cogebanque executives granted bail

Monday, September 26, 2022
Cogebanque headquarters in Kigali. The prosecution arraigned two top officials in Cogebanque, who are being charged with misusing property in public interest and favouritism in discharging their duties. Craish Bahizi
Crime

Top Cogebanque executives plead not guilty

Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Genocide convict Laurent Bucyibaruta, the former Gikongoro prefet (right), was released on medical grounds pending his appeal trial. He had been sentenced to 20 years in prison by the Cour d’Assises de Paris on July 12. Photo: Courtesy.
Crime

Survivors condemn release of Laurent Bucyibaruta

Friday, September 16, 2022