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Criminal law RLR V.4-2017

UBUSHINJACYAHA v. MUZATSINDA_304110_kn

The Supreme Court of Rwanda dismissed a revision application in an adultery case, upholding conviction, sentence, and damages after finding no injustice.

  • Adultery
  • Cohabitation
  • Damages for emotional distress
  • Criminal procedure
  • Evidence
  • Criminal-procedure
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Constitutional law RS/INCONST/PÉN.0001/08/CS

Re MURORUNKWERE

The Supreme Court held that article 354 of Rwanda’s penal code was discriminatory because it punished adultery by men and women differently, and it amended the provision to ensure equality.

  • Unconstitutional legislation
  • Gender discrimination
  • Penal code amendment
  • Adultery
  • Equal protection
  • Constitutional-law
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