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Constitution of the Republic of Rwanda

Appointment of other judges

Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Provision
155
Source language
English
Recorded status
in force
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Recorded status
in force

Provision text

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(1) Judges of the Supreme Court and those of the Court of Appeal are appointed by the President of the Republic after consultation with the Cabinet and the High Council of the Judiciary. The President of the Republic submits to the Senate a list of candidates whose number equals that of vacant posts of Judges of the Supreme Court and Judges of the Court of Appeal for their approval. (2) Other judges of other ordinary Courts and commercial Courts provided for by this Constitution are appointed by the High Council of the Judiciary. (3) Judges of military Courts are appointed in accordance with the legislation governing them. (4) The law governing the statute of judges and judicial personnel determines modalities for their appointment to Courts.

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Constitution of the Republic of Rwanda · parliament.gov.rw · Retrieved 17 August 2026.

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