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Article 144 of the Constitution determines that the Supreme Court is the highest jurisdiction in the country. Article 145 confers the Supreme Court the attributions of coordinating and overseeing activities of Courts and Tribunals, while ensuring judiciary independence.

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Commercial Courts

Article 155 of the Constitution , establishes the jurisdictions of commerce (Commercial High Court and Commercial Courts ) to judge commercial cases.This Organic Law establishes the organisation, functioning and competence of the commercial jurisdictions.

Commercial High Court

Commercial Court of Nyarugenge

Commercial court of Musanze

Commercial Court of Huye

The Traditional Jurisdictions Gacaca

The Traditional Jurisdictions Gacaca were established in 2001 by the Government of National Unity after the genocide against the Tutsis of 1994. The objective of Gacaca was to try and prosecute presumed genocide criminals with the aim of reconciling the Rwandan people.


High Military Court

Article 153 of the Constitution determines the creation of Military Jurisdictions. An organic law determines the bench, the jurisdiction and the Judges of the High Military Court. An Organic Law determines the bench, the jurisdiction and the Judges of the High Military Court. Competence (...)


The Military Tribunal

Article 153 of the Constitution determines the creation of the Military Jurisdictions An Organic Law N° 51/2008 determines the bench, the jurisdiction and the Judges of the High Military Court. Competence Litispendance


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5/15/2012
Qatar Law Forum 2012

The Chief Justice of Rwanda, Hon. Prof Sam RUGEGE has participated in Three days Qatar Law Furum 2012 from 4 - 6th May 2012.
 
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