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Article 24(5) of the 2019 law governing criminal procedure outlines the responsibilities of a prosecutor upon receiving a case file and to close a case file. Courtesy
Law

Explainer: When can prosecution drop a case?

Saturday, November 23, 2024
Court spokesperson Harrison Mutabazi
Africa

Inside Rwanda’s rise as Sub-Saharan Africa’s leader in Alternative Dispute Resolution

Saturday, November 02, 2024
The New Times

Celebrating Rwanda's justice sector reforms: A journey towards citizen-centred rule of law

Thursday, October 31, 2024
Chief Justice Faustin Ntezilyayo, delivers remarks during the opening of a two day retreat for the Judicial stakeholders in Nyagatare on October,28. Emmanuel Nkangura
Law

Judiciary pioneers transformative reforms for faster, fairer justice

Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Inmates at Nyarugenge Prison in Kigali. A total of 13,391 cases have been successfully resolved through plea bargaining. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Law

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

Friday, October 11, 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
Law

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

Thursday, September 12, 2024
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
Officials pose for a group photo after visiting the newly renovated ADR Center to be launched on 28th August.
Featured

FEATURED: Rwanda’s justice system embraces Alternative Dispute Resolution: A public-private partnership

Monday, August 26, 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
Law

Rwanda saved over Rwf7bn through alternative dispute resolution in 2023

Wednesday, July 31, 2024
The New Times
Elections

Liberal Party pledges to push for laws to decongest correctional facilities

Tuesday, June 25, 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
Law

Kenya judiciary keen on learning from Rwanda's Gacaca courts

Tuesday, June 11, 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
Law

Plea bargain: Which cases are ineligible in Rwanda?

Monday, January 15, 2024