Rwanda Case Law

Re. BYANSI (ADD)

Court

Supreme Court

Case number

RS/INCONST/SPEC 00003/2021/SC

The Court held that standing in constitutional matters must be interpreted broadly, especially in developing countries where citizens need judicial assistance to access constitutional rights. Byansi had a direct interest as a journalist, and the timing of his press card renewal did not negate his standing. The petition was accepted for further hearing.

Source excerpt

• Standing in constitutional petitions
• Freedom of the press
• Access to court proceedings
• Media rights

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RE_MUGISHA___Constitutional_petition__419490_en

Court

Supreme Court

Case number

RS/INCONST/SPEC 00002/2018/SC

The Supreme Court held that a petitioner challenging the constitutionality of a law need not prove personal harm where the petition is brought in the public interest.

• Standing in constitutional petitions
• Unconstitutionality of laws
• Public interest litigation
• Admissibility of petitions
• Constitutional-law
• Standing

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