LAW N°56/2008 OF 10/09/2008 GOVERNING MEMORIAL SITES AND CEMETERIES OF VICTIMS OF THE GENOCIDE AGAINST THE TUTSI IN RWANDA | 56/2008 OF 10/09/2008 — Rwanda law | Esheria

LAW N°56/2008 OF 10/09/2008 GOVERNING MEMORIAL SITES AND CEMETERIES OF VICTIMS OF THE GENOCIDE AGAINST THE TUTSI IN RWANDA

This law governs memorial sites and cemeteries for victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.

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Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Instrument
Act or statute
Citation
56/2008 OF 10/09/2008
Status
Not in force
Version
Undated source snapshot
Language
mul
Updated
Official source
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About this statute

This law governs memorial sites and cemeteries for victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. This article defines three terms: genocide, genocide memorial site, and genocide cemetery. Memorial sites and cemeteries for victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi are part of the public domain, and they may be placed under universal patrimony by Presidential Order if the Government of Rwanda agrees with the relevant international institutions. Genocide victims’ remains must be buried respectfully in memorial sites or genocide cemeteries, with approval from the managing organ. Burning or destroying the remains is prohibited. The district administration must search for genocide victims’ remains that are not buried or were not buried properly, and arrange a dignified burial within six months after the remains are found.