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Juvenile inmates pose for a group photo before sitting for national examinations at Nyagatare Juvenile Prison. In Rwanda, children aged between 14 and 18 can be held criminally responsible for offences they commit. Courtesy photo.
Society

Child detention to be used as ‘last resort’ in new policy

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Some juvenile inmates who sat for national exams pose for a photo with RCS officers at Nyagatare Juvenile Prison in Nyagatare District. This is the only facility exclusively built to accommodate young offenders in the country. Photo: Courtesy
Law

Inside major proposals for a child-friendly justice system

Friday, February 27, 2026
Hassan Bahame, the Coordinator of the Gitagata Rehabilitation Centre, was arrested over allegations of sexual exploitation involving juveniles under his supervision.
Crime

Juvenile rehab official’s sexual exploitation case moves to prosecution

Wednesday, December 24, 2025
The New Times
Law

A look at Rwanda's proposed child-friendly justice system

Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Rwanda Bar Association president, Moise Nkundabarashi delivers his remarks during the launch of the new judicial year on Monday, September 1. Courtesy
Law

7,000 cases handled by pro bono lawyers in 2024/25

Tuesday, September 02, 2025
The number of cases involving juvenile offenders has more than doubled over the past four years, rising to 4,500 between 2020 and 2024, up from around 2,000 in previous years. File
Law

Justice: Juvenile cases doubled in past four years – lawyers’ association

Sunday, June 01, 2025
Moise Nkundabarashi, the president of Rwanda Bar Association explained how the programme operates, who qualifies for it, and what support is available. File
Law

Pro bono services: Did you know you can get legal representation in Rwanda, free of charge?

Saturday, January 25, 2025
Chief Justice Faustin Ntezilyayo delivers remarks as Rwanda launched a new judicial year on Monday, September 2. Photo Courtesy
Law

Chief Justice outlines priority areas as new judicial year begins

Monday, September 02, 2024
Judges consult one another during the hearing session of FLN trial. Sam Ngendahimana
Women

Why we need gender parity in the judiciary

Friday, March 17, 2023
Officials launch a new post-graduate diploma that has been established at the Institute of Legal Practice and Development on February 23. Courtesy
Law

New ILPD diploma to improve dispensation of justice to children

Friday, February 24, 2023
The New Times

RIB introduces ‘child friendly spaces’

Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Juvenile inmates who sat P6 National Examination in Nyagatare District in 2017. / Photo: File.
Rwanda

Over 900 cases involving minors head to court

Tuesday, April 20, 2021