Rwanda Case Law

UBUSHINJACYAHA v. HAKIZIMANA

Court

Court of Appeal

Case number

RPAA 01309/2024/CA

The appellate court found that the conviction was supported by credible and corroborated evidence, including witness testimonies and a medical report, and that the defendant failed to provide convincing rebuttal. The court held that the lower court did not err in its assessment of the evidence or in convicting the defendant.

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• Evidence in criminal trials
• Testimony of witnesses with conflicts
• Defilement of minors
• Appeals procedure

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UBUSHINJACYAHA v. KABAYIZA

Court

Court of Appeal

Case number

RPAA 00987/2024/CA

The Court of Appeal upheld a conviction for defilement of a 4-year-old child, holding that corroborated witness testimony and medical evidence were sufficient.

• Evidence in criminal trials
• Testimony of witnesses with conflicts
• Sexual offences against children
• Appeals procedure
• Criminal-law
• Evidence

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