UBUSHINJACYAHA vs NGARUKIYIMANA

UBUSHINJACYAHA vs NGARUKIYIMANA

The Court found that the confession made by Ngarukiyimana Faustin during police investigation was credible and corroborated by the victim's and her mother's statements, as well as the medical report indicating physical evidence of sexual assault. The absence of DNA results and HIV transmission did not undermine the...

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Citation
RPAA00348/2023/CA
Parties
Prosecution: Ubushinjacyaha; Defendant: Ngarukiyimana Faustin
Court
Court of Appeal
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Judgment Date
31 January 2025
Case Number
RPAA00348/2023/CA
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment (court of Appeal)
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; conviction and sentence affirmed.
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Evidence Law, Confession Admissibility, Appeals Procedure
Source Language
rw
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Evidence Law Confession Admissibility Appeals Procedure

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Parties

Ubushinjacyaha

Prosecution

Ngarukiyimana Faustin

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment (court of Appeal)

  1. 1 Whether the conviction for defilement was supported by credible evidence
  2. 2 Whether the confession made during police investigation was admissible and reliable
  3. 3 Whether the absence of DNA evidence or HIV transmission undermined the conviction

Ratio Decidendi

The Court found that the confession made by Ngarukiyimana Faustin during police investigation was credible and corroborated by the victim's and her mother's statements, as well as the medical report indicating physical evidence of sexual assault. The absence of DNA results and HIV transmission did not undermine the reliability of the other evidence. The Court held that the conviction and sentence imposed by the High Court were justified and dismissed the appeal.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; conviction and sentence affirmed.

Orders

  • The appeal of Ngarukiyimana Faustin is dismissed as unfounded.
  • The judgment and sentence of 15 years' imprisonment imposed by the High Court, Musanze Chamber, remain unchanged.