PROSECUTION v. IYAKAREMYE

PROSECUTION v. IYAKAREMYE

The evidence against the accused was doubtful, including the medical reports and witness statements, and did not prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt. Therefore, the benefit of doubt must be given to the accused, resulting in acquittal.

Citation
RPAA0210/10/CS
Parties
Prosecution: Prosecution; Accused: IYAKAREMYE Léonard
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Judgment Date
28 March 2014
Case Number
RPAA0210/10/CS
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Supreme Court Final Appeal
Outcome
Appeal allowed; accused acquitted.
Legal Topics
Child Defilement, Standard of Proof, Benefit of Doubt, Acquittal
Source Language
en
Criminal Law Child Defilement Standard of Proof Benefit of Doubt Acquittal

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Parties

Prosecution

Prosecution

IYAKAREMYE Léonard

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Supreme Court Final Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there was sufficient evidence to convict IYAKAREMYE Léonard of child defilement beyond reasonable doubt

Ratio Decidendi

The evidence against the accused was doubtful, including the medical reports and witness statements, and did not prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt. Therefore, the benefit of doubt must be given to the accused, resulting in acquittal.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed; accused acquitted.

Orders

  • Previous judgments quashed.
  • IYAKAREMYE Léonard to be immediately released.