Rwanda Case Law

Re. BYANSI (ADD)

Court

Supreme Court

Case number

RS/INCONST/SPEC 00003/2021/SC

The Court held that Byansi Samuel Baker had sufficient interest to bring the constitutional challenge, as the impugned provision directly affected his rights as a journalist and the outcome would have a tangible impact on his legal position. The temporary lapse in his press card did not negate his standing, given his ongoing professional activity and the subsequent renewal of his credentials.

Source excerpt

• Freedom of the press
• Access to information
• Standing (interest to sue)
• Judicial review of legislation

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RLR -V.1 - 2020

Court

Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of Rwanda upheld most of Law No. 75/2018, but held article 19 unconstitutional for unequal treatment of similarly situated landowners.

• Equality before the law
• Non-discrimination
• Taxation of property
• Judicial review of legislation
• Public policy
• Separation of powers

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