Re MUNYEMENA
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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- Equality before the law
- Non-discrimination
- Child sexual abuse
- Sentencing proportionality
- Due process