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The Supreme Court held that Murangwa Edward had standing to challenge provisions of Rwanda’s investigation and criminal procedure laws, and set the case to continue.
The Court held that the applicant had sufficient personal and general interest to bring the petition as a professional journalist affected by the impugned provisions. The Court found that articles 156, 157, 194, and 251 of Law No 68/2018, which regulate privacy, editing, false information, and duty to report crimes, are not inconsistent with the Constitution as they pursue legitimate aims and are proportionate limitations on freedom of press and expression. However, article 218, which criminalizes defamation or insult against foreign heads of state and representatives, was found to be inconsi…
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