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The minimum sentence for sexual assault with mitigating circumstances is 15 years imprisonment; further reduction is not permitted by law. Applicant's mitigating arguments do not justify lowering the sentence below the statutory minimum.
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The Court of Appeal upheld Munyampundu Léon alias Kinihira’s genocide conviction, finding the appeal lacked merit and the 25-year sentence should stand.
The Court of Appeal upheld Seyoboka’s conviction, finding minor witness inconsistencies did not undermine credibility, rejecting the alibi and witness-request complaints.
The court held that the defendant was provided legal representation in accordance with the law, was not tried twice for the same offence as the Gacaca judgment was set aside before trial, and that prosecution for international crimes was lawful under both international and domestic law, regardless of the date of enactment. The court found the evidence, including testimony from convicted persons and hearsay, was lawfully admitted and corroborated. Convictions for both genocide and conspiracy to commit genocide, and for genocide and extermination as crimes against humanity, were upheld as the o…
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The Court of Appeal upheld Niyoyita Hussein Zoubair’s dismissal, found the disciplinary claims were not time-barred, and confirmed costs against him.
The Court of Appeal upheld Rubayiza Jean-Baptiste’s conviction for inciting unrest, found the witness evidence credible, and reduced his sentence from 10 to 6 years.
The court found that the documentary evidence, including letters from local officials, established a binding obligation by the district to pay the applicant for fertilizer supplied to VUP and FONERWA beneficiaries. The absence of a formal contract did not absolve the district, as the officials' written commitments sufficed under contract and evidence law. The applicant was entitled to the principal debt, interest for delayed payment at the average lending rate, and reasonable legal costs and attorney fees. Claims for additional damages were denied as the awarded sums sufficiently compensated…
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The Supreme Court held that silence on an informal appeal did not amount to acceptance and refused to order Rukundo Innocent’s admission to the Bar.
The Court of Appeal held that Habimana Hassan’s cross-appeal on unlawful dismissal was inadmissible, but upheld salary arrears and interest due under the employment contract.
Muragijimana Eric is not criminally responsible for defilement of a minor because credible medical evidence and corroborating investigation established he suffered from a mental illness depriving him of understanding and self-control at the time of the offense, thus the life imprisonment sentence is set aside and he is to be placed under medical care.
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