Rwanda Case Law

Re EXCEL SECURITY RWANDA LTD

Court

Supreme Court

Case number

RS/INCONST/SPEC 00003/2022/SC

The requirements imposed on private security companies by Law Nº 016 bis/2020 are not discriminatory because private security is a distinct business category with unique public safety implications, justifying differentiated regulation. The police's oversight role is constitutionally and statutorily grounded. Administrative appeal to the Minister does not violate the right to a fair hearing, as judicial recourse remains available. Regulatory requirements regarding reporting, technology, and internal rules do not infringe privacy or freedom of thought, as they are reasonable, lawful, and serve…

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• Equality before the law
• Non-discrimination
• Right to fair trial
• Private security regulation
• Administrative remedies
• Privacy

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Re RUBASHA

Court

High Court

Case number

RADA 00033/2023/HC/KIG

The High Court dismissed Hebert Rubasha’s appeal, holding that a compensation claim after an administrative demolition could not be brought by ex parte application.

• Ex parte applications
• Administrative remedies
• Compensation for expropriation
• Procedural requirements for administrative litigation
• Administrative-law
• Ex-parte-applications

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