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Officials and law experts pose for a group photo at the opening session of the inaugural ADR University Symposium in Kigali, on Wednesday, October 16. While discussing ways to deepen students’ understanding of ADR methods, law experts emphasized the need to bridge gaps in Alternative Dispute Resolution training and encourage the development of the next generation of dispute resolvers. Photo: Courtesy

Law students need to explore alternative dispute resolution, experts say

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Inmates at Nyarugenge Prison in Kigali. A total of 13,391 cases have been successfully resolved through plea bargaining. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Plea bargaining: Over 13,000 cases resolved in two years

Friday, October 11, 2024

A minig site in Burera District. A law of June 26, 2024, on mining and quarry operations is in effect after its promulgation in the official gazette on July 24. Emmanuel Dushimimana

Five things you should know about Rwanda’s new mining law

Monday, September 30, 2024

Delegates at a two-day 'Gender Responsive Leadership' training for regional law enforcement institutions on Tuesday, September 24,

Rwanda hosts gender responsive leadership training for regional law enforcement agencies

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Chief Justice Faustin Ntezilyayo delivers remarks at the end of the Conference of the Commonwealth Magistrates and Judges Association (CMJA) in Kigali on Wednesday, September 11. Courtesy

Public trust crucial to Rwanda's judicial system, says Chief Justice

Thursday, September 12, 2024

Xaverine Uwimana, the coordinator of Réseau des Femmes Oeuvrant pour le Développement Rural speaks at the meeting in Kigali on Friday, September 6. Courtesy

Activists: Law on reproductive health should allow minors access to contraceptives

Sunday, September 08, 2024

Moise Nkundabarashi, the President of the Rwanda Bar, during an interview with The New Times. Courtesy

Rwanda to establish novel school of advocates - official

Saturday, September 07, 2024

Chief Justice Faustin Ntezilyayo and Minister of Justice Emmanuel Ugirashebuja pose for a photo with judges during the launch of judicial year on Monday. Courtesy

Why judiciary wants to put more focus on family justice

Thursday, September 05, 2024

A pregnant woman during a medical check-up at the hospital in Kigali. Sam Ngendahimana

Rwandan doctors talk new surrogacy law, hope for infertile couples

Thursday, September 05, 2024

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

Chief Justice outlines priority areas as new judicial year begins

Monday, September 02, 2024

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Rwandan lawyers decry barriers to practicing abroad

Monday, September 02, 2024

Rwanda’s Minister of State for Youth and Arts Sandrine Umutoni.

Minister Umutoni sheds light on new IP law amid artists’ concerns

Thursday, August 22, 2024

The revised family and persons law published on July 30 stipulates that one or both spouses can apply for separation without necessarily dissolving the marriage. ALEX GREEN/PEXELS

Separation without divorce? Yes, new law gives married couples cooling-off period

Friday, August 02, 2024

Some of the inmates at Nyarugenge Prison. During the 2023-2024 period, over 12,000 cases were resolved through mediation and plea-bargaining. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Rwanda saved over Rwf7bn through alternative dispute resolution in 2023

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Jean-Paul Ibambe, a Rwandan human rights lawyer interacts with a participant during a recent conference. Courtesy

Lawyer petitions Supreme Court over articles in cybercrime law

Sunday, July 28, 2024

Court spokesperson Harrison Mutabazi told The New Times that while most judges and judicial officers head for a month-long recess in August, a select few will remain on duty to handle urgent matters. These urgent matters, he noted, typically include pre-trial detentions and other pressing applications.

What happens to ongoing cases when judges go on vacation?

Saturday, July 27, 2024

RDB is set to govern and regulate gaming activities in Rwanda, overseeing all gaming operations including licensing of industry operators. Craish Bahizi

RDB to take over regulatory powers of local gaming sector

Monday, July 15, 2024

Rwanda National Police (RNP), shed light on the legal requirements for obtaining a gun ownership license. Internet

What you need to know about owning a gun in Rwanda

Sunday, June 16, 2024

Kenya's Chief Justice Lady Justice Martha Koome delivers her remarks during the meeting in Kigali on June 10. Both delegations engaged in fruitful discussions on the role of our top judicial bodies in upholding justice, human rights and constitutional integrity. Courtesy

Kenya judiciary keen on learning from Rwanda's Gacaca courts

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Chief Justice Martha Koome is in Rwanda on an official visit. Courtesy

Kenyan Chief Justice in Rwanda, to sign MoU with Rwandan judiciary

Sunday, June 09, 2024