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Confessions made by Nsengiyaremye during investigation, corroborated by witness testimony and local administrative reports, constitute sufficient evidence for conviction; absence of medical evidence does not negate the offence given detailed confession and supporting evidence.
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The Court of Appeal upheld a life sentence for murder and child defilement, holding that admission of guilt does not require sentence reduction.
The appeal grounds were submitted after the statutory period without valid justification; therefore, they are inadmissible and the prior judgment stands.
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The Court of Appeal upheld Muhimpundu’s conviction for defilement, finding the evidence reliable, but reduced his sentence from 25 to 15 years.
The Supreme Court held that the challenged provisions do not violate constitutional principles of equality, non-discrimination, or due process. The differentiation in penalties for child sexual abuse is justified by the unique gravity and societal impact of the offence. The applicant failed to demonstrate any unconstitutional discrimination or disproportionality. The penalties are consistent with international and comparative standards, and the law allows for mitigation in sentencing where appropriate.
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Court of Appeal upheld convictions for defilement of a minor, confirmed the victim’s identity and age, and reduced each sentence from 22 to 15 years.
The court found that Mugenzi Samuel's confession during investigation, corroborated by the child's testimony, medical report, and other witness statements, constituted reliable evidence. Allegations of coercion and conflicts were unsupported by any proof. The law does not require confessions to be made only in court to have evidentiary value. The appeal lacked merit and the conviction and sentence were upheld.
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The Supreme Court upheld Ndagijimana’s child sexual abuse conviction, held his investigative confession remained probative despite retraction, and reduced the sentence to 20 years.
The Supreme Court struck out Mutemberezi Silas’s criminal appeal for non-appearance and failure to pursue the appeal after proper legal summons.
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