ORGANIC LAW Nº 002/2018.OL OF 04/04/2018 ESTABLISHING THE COURT OF APPEAL
This provision states that the Organic Law’s purpose is to establish the Court of Appeal.
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This provision states that the Organic Law’s purpose is to establish the Court of Appeal. This article establishes the Court of Appeal and says it is an ordinary court. The President appoints the President, Vice President, and other judges of the Court of Appeal by presidential order, after Senate approval. Before taking office, the President, Vice President, and other judges of the Court of Appeal must swear an oath of office before the President of the Republic. The President and Vice-President of the Court of Appeal serve a five-year term that can be renewed once; other judges have no fixed term.
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Icyo iri tegeko ngenga rigamije
AI-assisted research summary: This provision states that the Organic Law’s purpose is to establish the Court of Appeal.
Ingingo ya mbere: Icyo iri tegeko ngenga rigamije Article One: Purpose of this Organic Law Article Premier: Objet de organique la présente loi Ingingo ya rw’Ubujurire 2: Ishyirwaho ry’Urukiko Ingingo ya mbere: Icyo iri tegeko ngenga rigamije Article One: Purpose of this Organic Law Article Premier: Objet de organique la présente loi Iri tegeko ngenga rigamije gushyiraho Urukiko rw’Ubujurire. The purpose of this Organic Law is to establish the Court of Appeal. La présente loi organique a pour objet la création de la Cour d’Appel. 3 Official Gazette nᵒ Special of 30/05/2018 Ingingo ya rw’Ubujurire 2: Ishyirwaho ry’Urukiko - 2 Verify source ↗
Establishment of the Court of Appeal
AI-assisted research summary: This article establishes the Court of Appeal and says it is an ordinary court.
Article 2: Establishment of the Court of Appeal Article 2: Création de la Cour d’Appel Article 2: Establishment of the Court of Appeal Article 2: Création de la Cour d’Appel rw’Ubujurire Hashyizweho Urukiko rushinzwe kuburanisha mu bujurire imanza zaciwe n’Urukiko Rukuru, Urukiko Rukuru rw’Ubucuruzi n’Urukiko Rukuru rwa Gisirikare hakurikijwe amategeko abigenga. It is established a Court of Appeal to adjudicate on appeal level, cases handled by the High Court, the Commercial High Court and the Military High Court in accordance with relevant laws. Il est créé une Cour d'Appel pour juger les affaires au niveau d'appel, jugées par la Haute Cour, la Haute Cour de Commerce et la Haute Cour Militaire conformément aux lois en la matière. Urukiko rw’Ubujurire ni Urukiko rusanzwe. The Court of Appeal is an ordinary court. La Cour d’Appel est une juridiction ordinaire. - 3 Verify source ↗
Appointment of Judges of the Court of
AI-assisted research summary: The President appoints the President, Vice President, and other judges of the Court of Appeal by presidential order, after Senate approval.
Ingingo ya 3: b’Urukiko rw’Ubujurire Ishyirwaho ry’Abacamanza Article 3: Appointment of Judges of the Court of Appeal Article 3: Nomination des juges de la Cour d’Appel Ingingo ya 3: b’Urukiko rw’Ubujurire Ishyirwaho ry’Abacamanza Article 3: Appointment of Judges of the Court of Appeal Article 3: Nomination des juges de la Cour d’Appel Perezida, Visi Perezida n’abandi bacamanza b’Urukiko rw’Ubujurire, bashyirwaho n’Iteka rya Perezida bamaze kwemezwa na Sena. Perezida wa Repubulika Inama y’Abaminisitiri n’Inama Nkuru y’Ubucamanza. kugisha abanza inama The President, Vice President and other judges of the Court of Appeal are appointed by a presidential order after approval by the Senate. The President of the Republic appoints them after consultation with the Cabinet and the High Council of the Judiciary. Le Président, le Vice-Président et les autres juges de la Cour d’Appel sont nommés par arrêté présidentiel, après approbation par le Sénat. Le Président de la République procède à leur nomination après avis du Conseil des ministres et du Conseil supérieur de la magistrature. - 4 Verify source ↗
Irahira ry’Abacamanza b’Urukiko
AI-assisted research summary: Before taking office, the President, Vice President, and other judges of the Court of Appeal must swear an oath of office before the President of the Republic.
Ingingo ya 4: Irahira ry’Abacamanza b’Urukiko rw’Ubujurire Article 4: Oath of judges of the Court of Appeal Article 4: Prestation de serment des juges de la Cour d’Appel Ingingo ya 4: Irahira ry’Abacamanza b’Urukiko rw’Ubujurire Article 4: Oath of judges of the Court of Appeal Article 4: Prestation de serment des juges de la Cour d’Appel Mbere yo gutangira imirimo, Perezida, Visi Perezida n’abandi bacamanza b’Urukiko rw’Ubujurire barahirira imbere ya Perezida wa Repubulika. the President, Vice Before assuming office, President, and other judges of the Court of Appeal, swear an oath of office before the President of the Republic. Avant d’entrer en fonction, le Président, le Vice- président et les autres juges de la Cour d’Appel, prêtent serment devant le Président de la République. - 5 Verify source ↗
Manda y’Abacamanza b’Urukiko
AI-assisted research summary: The President and Vice-President of the Court of Appeal serve a five-year term that can be renewed once; other judges have no fixed term.
Ingingo ya 5: Manda y’Abacamanza b’Urukiko rw’Ubujurire Article 5: Term of office of Judges of the Court of Appeal Article 5: Mandat des juges de la Cour d’Appel Ingingo ya 5: Manda y’Abacamanza b’Urukiko rw’Ubujurire Article 5: Term of office of Judges of the Court of Appeal Article 5: Mandat des juges de la Cour d’Appel Perezida na Visi Perezida b’Urukiko rw’Ubujurire bashyirirwaho igihe cya manda y’imyaka itanu (5) ishobora kongerwa rimwe. Abandi bacamanza b’urwo rukiko nta manda bagira. The President and Vice-President of the Court of Appeal are appointed for a five (5) year term of office renewable once. Other judges of the court have no fixed term. Le Président et le Vice-Président de la Cour d'Appel sont nommés pour un mandat de cinq (5) ans renouvelable une fois. Les autres juges de la cour n’ont pas de mandat fixe. 4 Official Gazette nᵒ Special of 30/05/2018 - 6 Verify source ↗
Removal of judges of the Court of
AI-assisted research summary: The President, Vice President, and judges of the Court of Appeal may be removed for misbehavior, incompetence, or gross misconduct, with parliamentary votes required.
Ingingo ya 6: b’Urukiko rw’Ubujurire Ivanwaho ry’Abacamanza Article 6: Removal of judges of the Court of Appeal Article 6: Révocation des juges de la Cour d’Appel Ingingo ya 6: b’Urukiko rw’Ubujurire Ivanwaho ry’Abacamanza Article 6: Removal of judges of the Court of Appeal Article 6: Révocation des juges de la Cour d’Appel ikosa Perezida, Visi Perezida n’abacamanza b’Urukiko rw’Ubujurire bashobora kuvanwa ku mirimo yabo kubera kwitwara nabi, kudashobora akazi cyangwa rikomeye bisabwe n’Umutwe gukora w’Abadepite cyangwa Sena ku bwiganze bw’amajwi bwa bitatu bya gatanu (3/5), bakavanwaho n’Inteko Ishinga Amategeko, Imitwe yombi iteranye, ku bwiganze bwa bibiri bya gatatu (2/3) by’amajwi y’abagize buri Mutwe w’Inteko Ishinga Amategeko. The President, Vice President and Judges of the Court of Appeal may be relieved of their duties for misbehavior, incompetence or gross misconduct upon request by a three-fifths (3/5) majority vote of the Chamber of Deputies or the Senate, and a decision to remove them from office is taken by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of each Chamber of Parliament in a joint sitting. Le Président, le Vice-Président et les juges de la Cour d’Appel peuvent être relevés de leurs fonctions pour mauvaise conduite, incompétence ou faute lourde, à la demande des trois cinquièmes (3/5) des membres de la Chambre des Députés ou du Sénat, la décision de révocation étant prise par les deux Chambres du Parlement, réunies en congrès, à la majorité de deux tiers (2/3) des membres de chaque chambre du Parlement. - 7 Verify source ↗
Itegurwa, isuzumwa n’itorwa by’iri
AI-assisted research summary: This article says the Organic Law was drafted, considered, and adopted in Ikinyarwanda.
Ingingo ya 7: Itegurwa, isuzumwa n’itorwa by’iri tegeko ngenga Article 7: Drafting, consideration and adoption of this Organic Law Article 7: Initiation, examen et adoption de la présente loi organique Ingingo ya 7: Itegurwa, isuzumwa n’itorwa by’iri tegeko ngenga Article 7: Drafting, consideration and adoption of this Organic Law Article 7: Initiation, examen et adoption de la présente loi organique Iri tegeko ngenga ryateguwe, risuzumwa kandi ritorwa mu rurimi rw’Ikinyarwanda. This Organic Law was drafted, considered and adopted in Ikinyarwanda. La présente loi organique a été initiée, examinée et adoptée en Ikinyarwanda. - 8 Verify source ↗
Ivanwaho ry’ingingo z’amategeko
AI-assisted research summary: This article repeals all earlier legal provisions that conflict with this Organic Law.
Ingingo ya 8: Ivanwaho ry’ingingo z’amategeko zinyuranyije n’iri tegeko ngenga Article 8: Repealing provision Article 8: Disposition abrogatoire Ingingo ya 8: Ivanwaho ry’ingingo z’amategeko zinyuranyije n’iri tegeko ngenga Article 8: Repealing provision Article 8: Disposition abrogatoire Ingingo zose z’amategeko abanziriza iri tegeko ngenga kandi zinyuranyije na ryo zivanyweho. All prior legal provisions contrary to this Organic Law are repealed. Toutes les dispositions légales antérieures contraires à la présente loi organique sont abrogées. - 9 Verify source ↗
Igihe iri tegeko ngenga ritangira
AI-assisted research summary: This Organic Law starts to apply on the day it is published in the Official Gazette of Rwanda.
Ingingo ya 9: Igihe iri tegeko ngenga ritangira gukurikizwa Article 9: Commencement Article 9: Entrée en vigueur 2 Official Gazette nᵒ Special of 30/05/2018 ITEGEKO NGENGA Nº002/2018.OL RYO KU WA 04/04/2018 RISHYIRAHO URUKIKO RW’UBUJURIRE ORGANIC LAW Nº002/2018.OL OF 04/04/2018 ESTABLISHING THE COURT OF APPEAL LOI ORGANIQUE Nº002/2018.OL DU 04/04/2018 PORTANT CRÉATION DE LA COUR D’APPEL Twebwe, KAGAME Paul, Perezida wa Repubulika; We, KAGAME Paul, President of the Republic; Nous, KAGAME Paul, Président de la République; INTEKO ISHINGA AMATEGEKO YEMEJE, NONE NATWE DUHAMIJE, DUTANGAJE ITEGEKO NGENGA RITEYE RITYA KANDI DUTEGETSE KO RYANDIKWA MU IGAZETI YA LETA YA REPUBULIKA Y'U RWANDA THE PARLIAMENT HAS ADOPTED AND WE SANCTION, THE FOLLOWING ORGANIC LAW AND ORDER IT BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE OF THE REPUBLIC OF RWANDA PROMULGATE LE PARLEMENT A ADOPTÉ ET NOUS SANCTIONNONS, PROMULGUONS LA LOI ORGANIQUE DONT LA TENEUR SUIT ET ORDONNONS QU’ELLE SOIT PUBLIÉE AU JOURNAL OFFICIEL DE LA RÉPUBLIQUE DU RWANDA INTEKO ISHINGA AMATEGEKO: THE PARLIAMENT: LE PARLEMENT: Umutwe w’Abadepite, mu nama yawo yo ku wa 22 Kamena 2017; The Chamber of Deputies, in its session of 22 June 2017; La Chambre des Députés, en sa séance du 22 juin 2017 ; Sena, mu nama yayo yo ku wa 03 Mata 2017; The Senate, in its session of 03 April 2017; Le Sénat, en sa séance du 03 avril 2017 ; Ishingiye ku Itegeko Nshinga rya Repubulika y’u Rwanda ryo mu 2003 ryavuguruwe mu 2015, cyane cyane mu ngingo zaryo, iya 64, iya 69, iya 70, iya 85, iya 87, iya 88, iya 90, iya 91, iya 94, iya 95, iya 106, iya 120, iya 152 n’iya 176; Pursuant to the Constitution of the Republic of Rwanda of 2003 revised in 2015, especially in Articles 64, 69, 70, 85, 87, 88, 90, 91, 94, 95,106,120,152 and 176; Vu la Constitution de la République du Rwanda de 2003 révisée en 2015, spécialement en ses articles 64, 69, 70, 85, 87, 88, 90, 91, 94, 95, 106, 120,152 et 176; YEMEJE: ADOPTS: ADOPTE: Ingingo ya 9: Igihe iri tegeko ngenga ritangira gukurikizwa Article 9: Commencement Article 9: Entrée en vigueur Iri tegeko ngenga ritangira gukurikizwa ku munsi ritangarijweho mu Igazeti ya Leta ya Repubulika y’u Rwanda. This Organic Law comes into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Rwanda. La présente loi organique entre en vigueur le jour de sa publication au Journal Officiel de la République du Rwanda. Kigali, ku wa 04/04/2018 Kigali, on 04/04/2018 Kigali, le 04/04/2018 5 Official Gazette nᵒ Special of 30/05/2018 (sé) KAGAME Paul Perezida wa Repubulika (sé) Dr. NGIRENTE Edouard Minisitiri w’Intebe (sé) KAGAME Paul President of the Republic (sé) Dr. NGIRENTE Edouard Prime Minister (sé) KAGAME Paul Président de la République (sé) Dr. NGIRENTE Edouard Premier Ministre Bibonywe kandi bishyizweho Ikirango cya Repubulika: Seen and sealed with the Seal of the Republic: Vu et scellé du Sceau de la République (sé) BUSINGYE Johnston Minisitiri w’Ubutabera/Intumwa Nkuru ya Leta (sé) BUSINGYE Johnston Minister of Justice/Attorney General (sé) BUSINGYE Johnston Ministre de la Justice/Garde des Sceaux 6
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