LAW N° 09/2017 OF 20/03/2017 MODIFYING AND COMPLEMENTING LAW N° 46/2010 OF 14/12/2010 DETERMINING THE POWERS, RESPONSIBILITIES, ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONING OF THE RWANDA NATIONAL POLICE
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This article is a definitions section for terms used in the instrument. This article defines “Rwanda National Police” and “individual held in police custody.” This article is titled “Main activities of Rwanda National Police in the accomplishment of its mission.” This article is titled “Management organs of Rwanda National Police.” This article is titled about the composition, organisation, functioning, and responsibilities of management organs.
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Provisions of LAW N° 09/2017 OF 20/03/2017 MODIFYING AND COMPLEMENTING LAW N° 46/2010 OF 14/12/2010 DETERMINING THE POWERS, RESPONSIBILITIES, ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONING OF THE RWANDA NATIONAL POLICE
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Ibisobanuro by’amagambo
AI-assisted research summary: This article is a definitions section for terms used in the instrument.
Ingingo ya mbere: Ibisobanuro by’amagambo Article One: Definitions of terms Article premier: Définitions des termes Ingingo ya mbere: Ibisobanuro by’amagambo Article One: Definitions of terms Article premier: Définitions des termes - 2 Verify source ↗
Inshingano za Polisi y’u Rwanda
AI-assisted research summary: This article defines “Rwanda National Police” and “individual held in police custody.”
Ingingo ya 2: Inshingano za Polisi y’u Rwanda Article 2: Responsibilities of Rwanda National Police Article 2: Attributions de la Police Nationale du Rwanda Ingingo ya 2 y’Itegeko n° 46/2010 ryo ku wa 14/12/2010 inshingano, imitunganyirize n’imikorere bya Polisi y’u Rwanda ihinduwe kandi yujujwe ku buryo bukurikira: ububasha, rigena “Muri iri tegeko, amagambo akurikira asobanuye ku buryo ukurikira: the powers, Article 2 of Law n° 46/2010 of 14/12/2010 determining responsibilities, organization and functioning of the Rwanda National Police is modified and complemented as follows: “In this Law, the following terms are defined as follows: Article 2 de la Loi n° 46/2010 du 14/12/2010 portant compétences, et fonctionnement de la Police Nationale du Rwanda est modifié et complété comme suit: organisation attributions, “Dans la présente loi, les termes repris ci-après sont définis comme suit: 1º Polisi y’u Rwanda: urwego rushinzwe kurinda umutekano w’abantu n’ibintu kandi rufite ububasha bwo gukorera mu ifasi yose ya Repubulika y’u Rwanda; 1º Rwanda National Police: an organ responsible for ensuring safety and security of persons and property and which has jurisdiction over the entire territory of the Republic of Rwanda; 1º Police Nationale du Rwanda: organe chargé d’assurer la sûreté et la sécurité des personnes et des biens et ayant compétence sur l’ensemble du territoire de la République du Rwanda; 2º umuntu uri mu maboko ya Polisi: umuntu ahantu habugenewe ku mpamvu z’ubugenzacyaha uri z’umutekano cyangwa hakurikijwe ibiteganywa n’amategeko”. 2º individual held in police custody: a person held in a designated place of detention for security or in investigative purposes accordance with provisions of the law”. 2º personne détenue par la police: personne placée en garde à vue dans un lieu apprêté à cet effet pour des raisons de sécurité ou d’enquête conformément à la loi». Ingingo ya 2: Inshingano za Polisi y’u Rwanda Article 2: Responsibilities of Rwanda National Police Article 2: Attributions de la Police Nationale du Rwanda - 3 Verify source ↗
Ibikorwa by’ingenzi bya Polisi y’u
AI-assisted research summary: This article is titled “Main activities of Rwanda National Police in the accomplishment of its mission.”
Ingingo ya 3: Ibikorwa by’ingenzi bya Polisi y’u Rwanda mu kurangiza inshingano zayo Article 3: Main activities of Rwanda National Police in the accomplishment of its mission Article 3: Activités principales de la Police Nationale du Rwanda dans l’accomplissement de sa mission Article 3: Activités principales de la Police Nationale du Rwanda dans l’accomplissement de sa mission Ingingo ya 3: Ibikorwa by’ingenzi bya Polisi y’u Rwanda mu kurangiza inshingano zayo Article 3: Main activities of Rwanda National Police in the accomplishment of its mission - 4 Verify source ↗
Inzego z’ubuyobozi za Polisi y’u
AI-assisted research summary: This article is titled “Management organs of Rwanda National Police.”
Ingingo ya 4: Inzego z’ubuyobozi za Polisi y’u Rwanda Article 4: Management organs of Rwanda National Police Article 4: Organes de direction de la Police Nationale du Rwanda Ingingo ya 4: Inzego z’ubuyobozi za Polisi y’u Rwanda Article 4: Management organs of Rwanda National Police Article 4: Organes de direction de la Police Nationale du Rwanda - 5 Verify source ↗
Abagize inzego z’ubuyobozi,
AI-assisted research summary: This article is titled about the composition, organisation, functioning, and responsibilities of management organs.
Ingingo ya 5: Abagize inzego z’ubuyobozi, imiterere, imikorere n’inshingano byazo 5: Article functioning management organs and Composition, responsibilities organisation, the of 5: organisation, Composition, Article fonctionnement et attributions des organes de direction Ingingo ya 5: Abagize inzego z’ubuyobozi, imiterere, imikorere n’inshingano byazo - 6 Verify source ↗
ᵒIshyirwaho, irahira n’inshingano
AI-assisted research summary: Article 6 is titled “Appointment, swearing-in and responsibilities of senior Commanders of Rwanda National Police.”
Ingingo ya 6: ᵒIshyirwaho, irahira n’inshingano by’Abayobozi Bakuru ba Polisi y’u Rwanda Article 6: Appointment, swearing-in and responsibilities of senior Commanders of Rwanda National Police Article 6: Nomination, prestation de serment et attributions des chefs de la Police Nationale du Rwanda Ingingo ya 6: Ishyirwaho, irahira n’inshingano by’Abayobozi Bakuru ba Polisi y’u Rwanda Article 6: Appointment, swearing-in and responsibilities of senior Commanders of Rwanda National Police Article 6: Nomination, prestation de serment et attributions des chefs de la Police Nationale du Rwanda - 7 Verify source ↗
Arrest of a person who breaches
AI-assisted research summary: The Rwanda National Police must carry out the listed public-safety and law-enforcement responsibilities.
Ingingo ya 7: umutekano Ihagarika ry’ubangamiye Article 7: Arrest of a person who breaches security Article 7: Arrestation d’une personne portant atteinte à la sécurité 3 Official Gazette nᵒ Special of 20/04/2017 Ingingo ya 7 y’Itegeko n° 46/2010 ryo ku wa inshingano, 14/12/2010 ububasha, rigena Article 7 of Law n° 46/2010 of 14/12/2010 determining responsibilities, organization and functioning of the Rwanda powers, the L’article 7 de la Loi n° 46/2010 du 14/12/2010 portant compétences, attributions, organisation et 6 Official Gazette nᵒ Special of 20/04/2017 imitunganyirize n’imikorere bya Polisi y’u Rwanda ihinduwe kandi yujujwe ku buryo bukurikira: National Police is modified and complemented as follows: fonctionnement de la Police Nationale du Rwanda est modifié et complété comme suit: “Polisi y’u Rwanda ifite inshingano z’ingenzi zikurikira: “Rwanda National Police has the following main responsibilities: 1° to ensure compliance with the law; “La Police Nationale du Rwanda a les attributions principales suivantes: 1° kugenzura ko amategeko yubahirizwa; 1° assurer le respect de la loi; 2° to maintain public order inside the country; 2° 3° kubungabunga umutekano Gihugu; imbere mu kurinda umutekano w’abantu n’uw’ibintu byabo; 4° kugoboka umuntu wese uri mu kaga; 5° 6° 7° kwihutira gutabara iyo habaye amakuba, ibyago cyangwa impanuka; kugenzura agenga ikirere, imipaka n’amazi; iyubahirizwa ry’amategeko kugira uruhare mu bikorwa bigarura amahoro mu rwego mpuzamahanga, mu by’ubutabazi n’iby’amahugurwa”. 3° 4° 5° 6° 7° 2° maintenir l’ordre public à l’intérieur du pays; to ensure the safety and security of persons and their property; 3° assurer la sûreté et la sécurité des personnes et de leurs biens; to render assistance to any person in danger; 4° assister toute personne en danger; immediately to calamities, disasters or accidents; intervene in case of to ensure respect of laws relating to airspace, borders and waters; participate to international peacekeeping, humanitarian assistance and training operations”. in 5° 6° 7° intervenir sans délai en cas de calamités, de catastrophes ou d’accidents; assurer la police de l’air, des frontières et des eaux; participer aux opérations internationales de maintien de la paix, d’aide humanitaire et de formation». Ingingo ya 7: umutekano Ihagarika ry’ubangamiye Article 7: Arrest of a person who breaches security Article 7: Arrestation d’une personne portant atteinte à la sécurité - 8 Verify source ↗
Verification of identity documents
AI-assisted research summary: Rwanda National Police is given a list of mission activities, including searches, security measures, inspections, firefighting, humanitarian coordination, and licensing private security companies.
Ingingo ya 8: biranga umuntu Igenzura ry’ibyangombwa Article 8: Verification of identity documents Article 8: Contrôle des pièces d’identité Article 8 de la Loi n° 46/2010 du 14/12/2010 portant et compétences, organisation attributions, Ingingo ya 8 y’Itegeko n° 46/2010 ryo ku wa inshingano, 14/12/2010 ububasha, rigena Article 8 of Law n° 46/2010 of 14/12/2010 determining responsibilities, organization and functioning of the Rwanda powers, the 7 Official Gazette nᵒ Special of 20/04/2017 imitunganyirize n’imikorere bya Polisi y’u Rwanda ihinduwe kandi yujujwe ku buryo bukurikira: National Police is modified and complemented as follows: fonctionnement de la Police Nationale du Rwanda est modifié et complété comme suit: “Mu kurangiza inshingano zayo, Polisi y’u Rwanda yibanda kuri ibi bikorwa bikurikira: “In the accomplishment of its mission, Rwanda National Police prioritizes the following activities: “Dans l’accomplissement de sa mission, la Police Nationale du Rwanda se focalise sur les activités suivantes: 1° kurinda umutekano wo ku butaka, mu mazi no mu kirere; 1° to ensure land, water and air space safety; 1° 2° gukumira no kuburizamo ibyaha; 2° to prevent and thwart criminal activities; 2° gukora igenzura rusange ry’ahantu hose ibona ari ngombwa; gushyira mu amabwiriza yerekeranye n’imirimo yo kubungabunga umutekano; bikorwa 3° 4° to conduct general search of any premise as it considers necessary; to implement instructions relating to the maintenance of security; 3° 4° gucunga umutekano wo mu muhanda; 5° to ensure road safety; 5° assurer la sécurité routière; gucunga umutekano w’ibikorwaremezo n’uw’inyubako za Leta; kurinda umutekano w’abayobozi bakuru b’Igihugu n’uw’abashyitsi b’u Rwanda keretse iyo itegeko ryihariye ribiteganya ukundi; kurwanya inkongi y’umuriro; 6° 7° to ensure the safety of infrastructure and public buildings; the security of national to ensure dignitaries and visitors to Rwanda unless otherwise provided by a specific law; 8° to provide fire-fighting services; guhuza ibikorwa by’ubutabazi mu gihe cy’amakuba, ibyago cyangwa impanuka; 9° to coordinate humanitarian operations in case of calamities, disasters or accidents; 6° 7° 8° 9° 10° kugenzura inyubako n’ahandi hantu hahuriye imbaga y’abantu, ibinyabiziga 10° to control buildings and any other places of large gatherings of people, vehicles and 10° assurer la sécurité de l’espace terrestre, des eaux et aérien; prévenir infractionnelles; et déjouer des opérations faire une inspection générale de tous les lieux qu’elle juge nécessaire; exécuter les mesures relatives au maintien de la sécurité; assurer la sécurité des infrastructures et édifices publics; assurer la sécurité des hautes autorités du pays et celle des invités du Rwanda à moins qu’une loi particulière n’en dispose autrement; lutter contre les incendies; coordonner les opérations humanitaires en cas de calamités, de catastrophes ou d’accidents; contrôler les bâtiments et autres lieux d’importants rassemblements de personnes, 3° 4° 5° 6° 7° 8° 9° 8 n’amato mu gihe birimo gukoreshwa harebwa ko byujuje ibyo amategeko n’amabwiriza biteganya mu bijyanye n’umutekano; gukora n’intambi; ubugenzuzi bw’intwaro nto gutanga icyemezo ku muntu wifuza kwandikisha ikigo cy’abikorera gitanga serivisi z’umutekano; 11° 12° Official Gazette nᵒ Special of 20/04/2017 vessels while in use to ensure that they comply with safety rules and regulations; 11° 12° to ensure inspection of small arms and dynamites; to issue operating licences to any person who intends to register a private security company; 11° 12° véhicules ou bateaux en service afin de s’assurer qu’ils se conforment aux règles et règlements en matière de sécurité; assurer l’inspection des armes légères et des dynamites; délivrer des licences d’exploitation à toute personne qui désire faire enregistrer une société prestataire de sécurité privée; 13° gufasha abaturage mu bikorwa byo kwicungira umutekano”. 13° to support community policing”. 13° appuyer communautaire”. le système de la police Ingingo ya 8: biranga umuntu Igenzura ry’ibyangombwa Article 8: Verification of identity documents Article 8: Contrôle des pièces d’identité - 9 Verify source ↗
Ishyirwa mu bitangazamakuru
AI-assisted research summary: Article 9 concerns publication in the media of a wanted person.
Ingingo ya 9: Ishyirwa mu bitangazamakuru ry’ushakishwa Article 9: Publication in the media of a wanted person Article 9: Publication dans les medias d’une personne recherchée Ingingo ya 9: Ishyirwa mu bitangazamakuru ry’ushakishwa Article 9: Publication in the media of a wanted person Article 9: Publication dans les medias d’une personne recherchée - 10 Verify source ↗
Ifatwa ry’ibimenyetso byose
AI-assisted research summary: This article says the Rwanda National Police has two management organs: the Police High Council and the Police Senior Management Council.
Ingingo ya 10: Ifatwa ry’ibimenyetso byose biranga umuntu ukekwaho icyaha Article 10: Recording of all particulars of a suspect identifying Article 10: Enregistrement de tous les éléments d’identification d’un suspect Ingingo ya 10 y’Itegeko n° 46/2010 ryo ku wa 14/12/2010 inshingano, imitunganyirize n’imikorere bya Polisi y’u Rwanda ihinduwe kandi yujujwe ku buryo bukurikira: ububasha, rigena the Article 10 of Law n° 46/2010 of 14/12/2010 determining responsibilities, organization and functioning of the Rwanda National Police is modified and complemented as follows: powers, L’article 10 de la Loi nº 46/2010 du 14/12/2010 portant compétences, attributions, organisation et fonctionnement de la Police Nationale du Rwanda est modifié et complété comme suit: “Inzego z’ubuyobozi za Polisi y’u Rwanda ni izi zikurikira: “The management organs of the Rwanda National Police are the following: “Les Organes de direction de la Police Nationale du Rwanda sont les suivants: 1º Inama Nkuru ya Polisi; 2º Inama y’Ubuyobozi Bukuru bwa Polisi”. 1º the Police High Council; 2º the Police Senior Management Council”. 1º le Haut Conseil de la Police; 2º le Conseil de la Direction Supérieure de la Ingingo ya 10: Ifatwa ry’ibimenyetso byose biranga umuntu ukekwaho icyaha Article 10: Recording of all particulars of a suspect identifying Article 10: Enregistrement de tous les éléments d’identification d’un suspect - 11 Verify source ↗
Igotwa ry’ahantu
AI-assisted research summary: The composition, organisation, functioning, and responsibilities of the Rwanda National Police management organs are set by a special statute established by Presidential Order.
Ingingo ya 11: Igotwa ry’ahantu Article 11: Cordoning off an area Article 11: Bouclage d’un quartier Ingingo ya 11 y’Itegeko n° 46/2010 ryo ku wa inshingano, 14/12/2010 ububasha, rigena 5: Article functioning management organs and Composition, responsibilities organisation, the of Article 11 of Law n° 46/2010 of 14/12/2010 responsibilities, determining powers, the Police”. 5: Article organisation, Composition, fonctionnement et attributions des organes de direction L’article 11 de la Loi nº 46/2010 du 14/12/2010 portant compétences, attributions, organisation et 9 Official Gazette nᵒ Special of 20/04/2017 Imitunganyirize n’Imikorere bya Polisi y’ u Rwanda ihinduwe kandi yujujwe ku buryo bukurikira: organization and functioning of the Rwanda National Police is modified and complemented as follows: fonctionnement de la Police Nationale du Rwanda est modifié et complété comme suit: “Ingingo ya 11: Abagize inzego z’ubuyobozi, imiterere, imikorere n’inshingano byazo “Article functioning management organs and 11: Composition, responsibilities organisation, the of 11: Composition, organisation, “Article fonctionnement et attributions des organes de direction Abagize inzego z’ubuyobozi za Polisi y’u Rwanda, imiterere, imikorere n’inshingano byazo bigenwa na sitati yihariye igenga abapolisi ishyirwaho n’Iteka rya Perezida”. The composition, organisation, functioning and responsibilities of the management organs of the Rwanda National Police are determined by special statutes governing police officers established by a Presidential Order”. La composition, l’organisation, le fonctionnement et les attributions des organes de direction de la Police Nationale du Rwanda sont déterminés par le statut particulier régissant les policiers établi par arrêté présidentiel”. Ingingo ya 11: Igotwa ry’ahantu Article 11: Cordoning off an area Article 11: Bouclage d’un quartier Official Gazette nᵒ Special of 20/04/2017 - 12 Verify source ↗
Gukora
AI-assisted research summary: The Rwanda National Police has an Inspector General who is the Chief Commander, assisted by at least one Deputy Inspector General, and both are appointed by Presidential Order and swear office publicly before the President.
Ingingo ya 12: Gukora y’umurambo no gutabara abari mu kaga inyandikomvugo Article 12: Preparation of a report on a corpse and assisting persons in danger Article 12: Dresser un procès-verbal d’un cadavre et assister des personnes en danger Ingingo ya 12 y’Itegeko n° 46/2010 ryo ku wa 14/12/2010 inshingano, imitunganyirize n’imikorere bya Polisi y’u Rwanda ihinduwe kandi yujujwe ku buryo bukurikira: ububasha, rigena the Article 12 of Law n° 46/2010 of 14/12/2010 determining responsibilities, organization and functioning of the Rwanda National Police is modified and complemented as follows: powers, L’article 12 de la Loi nº 46/2010 du 14/12/2010 portant compétences, attributions, organisation et fonctionnement de la Police Nationale du Rwanda est modifié et complété comme suit: Ingingo ya 12: Ishyirwaho, irahira n’inshingano by’Abayobozi Bakuru ba Polisi y’u Rwanda Article 12: Appointment, swearing-in and responsibilities of senior Commanders of the Rwanda National Police Article 12: Nomination, prestation de serment et attributions des chefs de la Police Nationale du Rwanda “Ensipegiteri Jenerali wa Polisi y’u Rwanda ni we Muyobozi Mukuru wa Polisi, yunganirwa na Ensipegiteri Jenerali Wungirije nibura umwe (1). Bashyirwaho n’Iteka rya Perezida. Mbere yo gutangira imirimo, barahirira mu ruhame imbere ya Perezida wa Repubulika. “The Inspector General of Rwanda National Police is the Chief Commander of Rwanda National Police. He/she is assisted at least by one Deputy Inspector General. They are appointed by a Presidential Order. Before taking office, they publicly take their oath of office before the President of the Republic. “L’Inspecteur Général de la Police Nationale du Rwanda est le Commandant en chef de la Police Nationale du Rwanda. Il est assisté par au moins un Inspecteur Général Adjoint. Ils sont nommés par arrêté présidentiel. Avant d’entrer en fonction, ils prêtent serment en public devant le Président de la République. 10 Official Gazette nᵒ Special of 20/04/2017 Inshingano za Ensipegiteri Jenerali na Ensipegiteri Jenerali Wungirije ba Polisi y’u Rwanda zigenwa na sitati yihariye igenga abapolisi”. Responsibilities of the Inspector General and the Deputy Inspector General of the Rwanda National Police are determined by the special statutes governing police officers”. Les attributions de l’Inspecteur Général et de l’Inspecteur Général Adjoint de la Police Nationale du Rwanda sont déterminées par le statut particulier régissant les policiers”. Ingingo ya 12: Gukora y’umurambo no gutabara abari mu kaga inyandikomvugo Article 12: Preparation of a report on a corpse and assisting persons in danger Article 12: Dresser un procès-verbal d’un cadavre et assister des personnes en danger - 13 Verify source ↗
Isaka ku mpamvu z’iperereza
AI-assisted research summary: Article 13 concerns search for investigative purposes.
Ingingo ya 13: Isaka ku mpamvu z’iperereza Article 13: Search for investigative purposes Article 13: Fouille pour des raisons d’enquête Ingingo ya 13: Isaka ku mpamvu z’iperereza Article 13: Search for investigative purposes Article 13: Fouille pour des raisons d’enquête - 14 Verify source ↗
Isaka nta rupapuro rw’isaka
AI-assisted research summary: Article 14 is titled “Warrantless search.”
Ingingo ya 14: Isaka nta rupapuro rw’isaka Article 14: Warrantless search Article 14: Perquisition sans mandat Ingingo ya 14: Isaka nta rupapuro rw’isaka Article 14: Warrantless search Article 14: Perquisition sans mandat - 15 Verify source ↗
Imikoranire n’ihererekanya
AI-assisted research summary: Rwanda National Police must arrest anyone who breaches security or appears suspicious and hand them over to the judicial police.
Ingingo ya 15: Imikoranire n’ihererekanya ry’amakuru Article 15: Collaboration and exchange of information Article d’informations 15: Collaboration et échange Ingingo ya 15 y’Itegeko n° 46/2010 ryo ku wa 14/12/2010 inshingano, imitunganyirize n’imikorere bya Polisi y’u Rwanda ihinduwe kandi yujujwe ku buryo bukurikira: ububasha, rigena the Article 15 of Law n° 46/2010 of 14/12/2010 determining responsibilities, organization and functioning of the Rwanda National Police is modified and complemented as follows: powers, L’article 15 de la Loi nº 46/2010 du 14/12/2010 portant compétences, attributions, organisation et fonctionnement de la Police Nationale du Rwanda est modifié et complété comme suit: Ingingo ya 15: Ihagarika ry’ubangamiye umutekano Article 15: Arrest of a person who breaches security Article 15: Arrestation d’une personne portant atteinte à la sécurité “Polisi y’u Rwanda ihagarika umuntu wese ubangamiye umutekano cyangwa umuntu wese ufite imyifatire iteye amakenga ikamushyikiriza urwego rushinzwe ubugenzacyaha”. “The Rwanda National Police arrests any person who breaches security or demonstrates suspicious behaviors and hands over the person to the judicial police”. “La Police Nationale du Rwanda arrête toute personne portant atteinte à la sécurité ou affichant un comportement suspect et la remet à la police judiciaire”. Ingingo ya 15: Imikoranire n’iherekanya ry’amakuru Article 15: Collaboration and exchange of information Article d’informations 15: Collaboration et échange - 16 Verify source ↗
Amategeko yihariye agenga
AI-assisted research summary: The Rwanda National Police must check whether people in Rwanda have identity documents and may arrest those who do not.
Ingingo ya 16: Amategeko yihariye agenga umupolisi uri mu mirimo y’ubugenzacyaha Article 16: Special laws governing judicial police officers Article 16: Lois particulières régissant les officiers de police judiciaire Ingingo ya 16 y’Itegeko n° 46/2010 ryo ku wa 14/12/2010 inshingano, imitunganyirize n’imikorere bya Polisi y’u Rwanda ihinduwe kandi yujujwe ku buryo bukurikira: ububasha, rigena the Article 16 of Law n° 46/2010 of 14/12/2010 determining responsibilities, organization and functioning of the Rwanda National Police is modified and complemented as follows: powers, L’article 16 de la Loi nº 46/2010 du 14/12/2010 portant compétences, attributions, organisation et fonctionnement de la Police Nationale du Rwanda est modifié et complété comme suit: “Polisi y’u Rwanda igenzura niba umuntu wese uri ifasi ya Repubulika y’u Rwanda afite ku ibyangombwa bimuranga, igahagarika utabifite. “The Rwanda National Police verifies whether every person on the territory of the Republic of Rwanda possesses identity documents and arrests any person who does not possess them. “La Police Nationale du Rwanda vérifie si toute la personne se République du Rwanda possède des pièces trouvant sur territoire de le 11 Official Gazette nᵒ Special of 20/04/2017 d’identité et arrête toute personne qui n’en dispose pas. Ihagarikwa ntirishobora kurenza amasaha Polisi y’u Rwanda yemerewe kugumana umuntu hakurikijwe amategeko abigenga”. The duration of arrest cannot exceed the maximum period of time the Rwandan National Police is permitted by relevant laws to hold a suspect in custody.” La durée d’arrestation ne peut dépasser les heures maximales de détention autorisées à la Police Nationale aux dispositions légales en la matière”. conformément du Rwanda Ingingo ya 16: Amategeko yihariye agenga umupolisi uri mu mirimo y’ubugenzacyaha Article 16: Special laws governing judicial police officers Article 16: Lois particulières régissant les officiers de police judiciaire - 17 Verify source ↗
Imikoreshereze,
AI-assisted research summary: Article 17 is titled “Use, management and audit of property.”
Ingingo ya 17: Imikoreshereze, n’imigenzurire by’umutungo imicungire Article 17: Use, management and audit of property Article 17: Utilisation, gestion et audit du patrimoine Ingingo ya 17: Imikoreshereze, n’imigenzurire by’umutungo imicungire Article 17: Use, management and audit of property Article 17: Utilisation, gestion et audit du patrimoine - 18 Verify source ↗
Itegurwa, isuzumwa n’itorwa
AI-assisted research summary: This article says the law was drafted, considered, and adopted in Kinyarwanda.
Ingingo ya 18: Itegurwa, isuzumwa n’itorwa by’iri tegeko Article 18: Drafting, adoption of this Law consideration and Article 18: Initiation, examen et adoption de la présente loi Ingingo 19: z’amategeko zinyuranyije n’iri tegeko Ivanwaho ya ry’ingingo Ingingo ya 18: Itegurwa, isuzumwa n’itorwa by’iri tegeko Article 18: Drafting, adoption of this Law consideration and Article 18: Initiation, examen et adoption de la présente loi Iri tegeko ryateguwe, risuzumwa kandi ritorwa mu rurimi rw’Ikinyarwanda. This Law was drafted, considered and adopted in Kinyarwanda. La présente loi a été initiée, examinée et adoptée en kinyarwanda. Ingingo 19: z’amategeko zinyuranyije n’iri tegeko Ivanwaho ya ry’ingingo - 19 Verify source ↗
Repealing provision
AI-assisted research summary: This provision repeals Article 19 of Law No. 46/2010 and also repeals any earlier legal provisions that conflict with this Law.
Article 19: Repealing provision Article 19: Disposition abrogatoire Ingingo ya 19 y’Itegeko n° 46/2010 ryo ku wa inshingano, 14/12/2010 imitunganyirize n’imikorere bya Polisi y’u Rwanda ivanywemo. ububasha, rigena Article 19 of Law n° 46/2010 of 14/12/2010 responsibilities, determining organization and functioning of the Rwanda National Police is repealed. powers, the L’article 19 de la Loi nº 46/2010 du 14/12/2010 portant compétences, attributions, organisation et fonctionnement de la Police Nationale du Rwanda est abrogé. Article 19: Repealing provision Article 19: Disposition abrogatoire Ingingo zose z’amategeko abanziriza iri kandi zinyuranyije na ryo zivanyweho. All prior legal provisions contrary to this Law are repealed. Toutes contraires à la présente loi sont abrogées. les dispositions légales antérieures - 20 Verify source ↗
Igihe
AI-assisted research summary: This article says the law starts to apply when it is published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Rwanda.
Ingingo ya 20: Igihe gukurikizwa iri tegeko ritangira Article 20: Commencement Article 20: Entrée en vigueur 4 Official Gazette nᵒ Special of 20/04/2017 ITEGEKO N° 09/2017 RYO KU WA 20/03/2017 RIHINDURA KANDI RYUZUZA ITEGEKO N° 46/2010 RYO KU WA 14/12/2010 RIGENA UBUBASHA, INSHINGANO, IMITUNGANYIRIZE N’IMIKORERE BYA POLISI Y’U RWANDA LAW N° 09/2017 OF 20/03/2017 MODIFYING AND COMPLEMENTING LAW N° 46/2010 OF THE 14/12/2010 DETERMINING POWERS, RESPONSIBILITIES, ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONING OF THE RWANDA NATIONAL POLICE LOI N° 09/2017 DU 20/03/2017 MODIFIANT ET COMPLETANT LA LOI N° 46/2010 DU PORTANT COMPETENCES, 14/12/2010 ATTRIBUTIONS, ORGANISATION ET FONCTIONNEMENT DE LA POLICE NATIONALE DU RWANDA 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 RITYA KANDI DUTEGETSE KO RYANDIKWA MU IGAZETI YA LETA YA REPUBULIKA Y’U RWANDA RITEYE THE PARLIAMENT HAS ADOPTED AND WE SANCTION, PROMULGATE THE FOLLOWING LAW AND ORDER IT BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE OF THE REPUBLIC OF RWANDA LE PARLEMENT A ADOPTE ET NOUS SANCTIONNONS, PROMULGUONS LA LOI DONT LA TENEUR SUIT ET ORDONNONS QU’ELLE SOIT PUBLIEE AU JOURNAL OFFICIEL DE LA REPUBLIQUE DU RWANDA INTEKO ISHINGA AMATEGEKO: THE PARLIAMENT: LE PARLEMENT: Umutwe w’Abadepite, mu nama yawo yo ku wa 13 Gashyantare 2017; The Chamber of Deputies, in its session of 13 February 2017; La Chambre des Députés, en sa séance du 13 février 2017; Sena, mu nama yayo yo ku wa 28 Ugushyingo 2016; Ishingiye ku Itegeko Nshinga rya Repubulika y’u Rwanda ryo mu 2003 ryavuguruwe mu 2015, cyane cyane mu ngingo zaryo, iya 63, iya 64, iya 69, iya 70, iya 85, iya 87, iya 88, iya 90, iya 91, iya 94, iya 106, iya 158, iya 160 n’iya 176; The Senate, in its session of 28 November 2016; Le Sénat, en sa séance du 28 novembre 2016; Pursuant to the Constitution of the Republic of Rwanda of 2003 revised in 2015, especially in Articles 63, 64, 69, 70, 85, 87, 88, 90, 91, 94, 106, 158, 160 and 176; Vu la Constitution de la République du Rwanda de 2003 révisée en 2015, spécialement en ses articles 63, 64, 69, 70, 85, 87, 88, 90, 91, 94, 106, 158, 160 et 176; Isubiye ku Itegeko n° 46/2010 ryo ku wa 14/12/2010 inshingano, imitunganyirize n’imikorere bya Polisi y’u ububasha, rigena Having reviewed Law n° 46/2010 of 14/12/2010 determining responsibilities, organization and functioning of the Rwanda powers, the Revu la Loi nº 46/2010 du 14/12/2010 portant compétences, et fonctionnement de la Police Nationale du Rwanda, organisation attributions, 5 Official Gazette nᵒ Special of 20/04/2017 Rwanda, cyane cyane mu ngingo zaryo, iya 2, iya 7, iya 8, iya 10, iya 11, iya 12, iya 15, iya 16, iya 19, iya 20, iya 24, iya 25, iya 28, iya 29, iya 40, iya 42 n’iya 45; National Police especially in Articles 2, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 19, 20, 24, 25, 28, 29, 40, 42 and 45; spécialement en ses articles 2, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 19, 20, 24, 25, 28, 29, 40, 42 et 45; YEMEJE: ADOPTS: ADOPTE: Ingingo ya 20 y’Itegeko n° 46/2010 ryo ku wa inshingano, 14/12/2010 imitunganyirize n’imikorere bya Polisi y’u Rwanda ihinduwe kandi yujujwe ku buryo bukurikira: ububasha, rigena the Article 20 of Law n° 46/2010 of 14/12/2010 responsibilities, determining organization and functioning of the Rwanda National Police is modified and complemented as follows: powers, L’article 20 de la Loi nº 46/2010 du 14/12/2010 portant compétences, attributions, organisation et fonctionnement de la Police Nationale du Rwanda est modifié et complété comme suit: ibimenyetso biranga umuntu “Kugira ngo ukekwaho icyaha bishakwe kandi bibikwe, umupolisi amufata amafoto, amupima uburebure, iby’intoki, ibishushanyo by’ibirenge, amufata iby’ibiganza n’ibindi bizamini bishobora gufatwa n’impuguke urwego rw’ubugenzacyaha”. bigashyikirizwa “For the purpose of collecting and keeping identifying particulars of a suspect, a police officer takes the suspect’s photos, measures his/her height, takes his/her foot-prints, fingerprints, palm-prints and captures other forensic data that can be taken by an expert and hands them over to the judicial police”. “En vue de rassembler et de garder les éléments d’identification d’un suspect, le policier prend les photos du suspect, les mesures de sa taille, ses empreintes de pieds, digitales et palmaires et d’autres données scientifiques qui peuvent être prises par un expert et les remet ensuite à la police judiciaire”. 12 Ingingo ya 20: Igihe gukurikizwa iri tegeko ritangira Article 20: Commencement Article 20: Entrée en vigueur tegeko ritangira gukurikizwa ku munsi Iri ritangarijweho mu Igazeti ya Leta ya Repubulika y’u Rwanda. This Law comes into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Rwanda. La présente loi entre en vigueur le jour de sa publication au Journal Officiel de la République du Rwanda. Kigali , ku wa 20/03/2017 Kigali, on 20/03/2017 Kigali, le 20/03/2017 16 Official Gazette nᵒ Special of 20/04/2017 (sé) KAGAME Paul Perezida wa Repubulika (sé) MUREKEZI Anastase Minisitiri w’Intebe (sé) KAGAME Paul President of the Republic (sé) MUREKEZI Anastase Prime Minister (sé) KAGAME Paul Président de la République (sé) MUREKEZI Anastase 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 17 - 24 Verify source ↗
y’Itegeko n° 46/2010 ryo ku wa
AI-assisted research summary: The Rwanda National Police may, if necessary, cordon off an area to protect public safety.
Ingingo ya 24 y’Itegeko n° 46/2010 ryo ku wa 14/12/2010 inshingano, imitunganyirize n’imikorere bya Polisi y’u Rwanda ihinduwe kandi yujujwe ku buryo bukurikira: ububasha, rigena the Article 24 of Law n° 46/2010 of 14/12/2010 determining responsibilities, organization and functioning of the Rwanda National Police is modified and complemented as follows: powers, L’article 24 de la Loi nº 46/2010 du 14/12/2010 portant compétences, attributions, organisation et fonctionnement de la Police Nationale du Rwanda est modifié et complété comme suit: “Polisi y’u Rwanda, iyo ibona ari ngombwa, ishobora kugota ahantu kugira ngo ishobore kubungabunga umutekano rusange”. “The Rwanda National Police may, if considered necessary, cordon off an area for the purpose of ensuring public safety”. “La Police Nationale du Rwanda peut, lorsqu’elle le juge nécessaire, boucler un quartier à des fins de sécurité publique”. - 25 Verify source ↗
y’Itegeko n° 46/2010 ryo ku wa
AI-assisted research summary: The Rwanda National Police must photograph and report a corpse found outdoors or elsewhere, and inform relevant authorities. It must also rescue any person in danger and make a report.
Ingingo ya 25 y’Itegeko n° 46/2010 ryo ku wa inshingano, 14/12/2010 imitunganyirize n’imikorere bya Polisi y’u Rwanda ihinduwe kandi yujujwe ku buryo bukurikira: ububasha, rigena the Article 25 of Law n° 46/2010 of 14/12/2010 responsibilities, determining organization and functioning of the Rwanda National Police is modified and complemented as follows: powers, L’article 25 de la Loi nº 46/2010 du 14/12/2010 portant compétences, attributions, organisation et fonctionnement de la Police Nationale du Rwanda est modifié et complété comme suit: “Iyo Polisi y’u Rwanda isanze umurambo w’umuntu ku gasozi cyangwa ahandi hantu, irawufotora, ikabikorera inyandikomvugo kandi ikabimenyesha inzego zibishinzwe. “If Rwanda National Police finds a corpse lying outdoors or in any other place, it takes a photo of the corpse, makes a report thereon and informs relevant authorities. “Lorsque la Police Nationale du Rwanda trouve un cadavre humain gisant en plein air ou dans tout autre endroit, elle le photographie, dresse un procès- verbal et en avertit les autorités compétentes. Polisi y’u Rwanda itabara umuntu uwo ari we wese uri mu kaga kandi ikabikorera inyandikomvugo”. The Rwanda National Police comes to the rescue of any person in danger and makes a report thereon”. La Police Nationale du Rwanda assiste toute personne se trouvant en danger et dresse un procès- verbal à cet effet”. - 28 Verify source ↗
y’Itegeko n° 46/2010 ryo ku wa
AI-assisted research summary: Article 28 is repealed.
Ingingo ya 28 y’Itegeko n° 46/2010 ryo ku wa inshingano, 14/12/2010 ububasha, rigena Article 28 of Law n° 46/2010 of 14/12/2010 responsibilities, determining powers, the L’article 28 de la Loi nº 46/2010 du 14/12/2010 portant compétences, attributions, organisation et 13 Official Gazette nᵒ Special of 20/04/2017 imitunganyirize n’imikorere bya Polisi y’u Rwanda ivanyweho. organization and functioning of the Rwanda National Police is repealed. fonctionnement de la Police Nationale du Rwanda est abrogé. - 29 Verify source ↗
y’Itegeko n° 46/2010 ryo ku wa
AI-assisted research summary: Article 29 of Law n° 46/2010 is repealed.
Ingingo ya 29 y’Itegeko n° 46/2010 ryo ku wa 14/12/2010 inshingano, imitunganyirize n’imikorere bya Polisi y’u Rwanda ivanyweho. ububasha, rigena Article 29 of Law n° 46/2010 of 14/12/2010 determining responsibilities, organization and functioning of the Rwanda National Police is repealed. powers, the L’article 29 de la Loi nº 46/2010 du 14/12/2010 portant compétences, attributions, organisation et fonctionnement de la Police Nationale du Rwanda est abrogé. - 40 Verify source ↗
y’Itegeko n° 46/2010 ryo ku wa
AI-assisted research summary: The Rwanda National Police must cooperate and share information with specified organs for security, and must also inform residents about the security situation.
Ingingo ya 40 y’Itegeko n° 46/2010 ryo ku wa 14/12/2010 inshingano, imitunganyirize n’imikorere bya Polisi y’u Rwanda ihinduwe kandi yujujwe ku buryo bukurikira: ububasha, rigena the Article 40 of Law n° 46/2010 of 14/12/2010 determining responsibilities, organization and functioning of the Rwanda National Police is modified and complemented as follows: powers, L’article 40 de la Loi nº 46/2010 du 14/12/2010 portant compétences, attributions, organisation et fonctionnement de la Police Nationale du Rwanda est modifié et complété comme suit: “Polisi y’u Rwanda ikorana n’inzego zikurikira, ikanahererekanya na zo amakuru mu rwego rwo kubungabunga umutekano: “The Rwanda National Police collaborates and exchanges information with the following organs to maintain security: “La Police Nationale du Rwanda collabore et les organes informations avec échange des suivants pour assurer le maintien de la sécurité: 1° izindi nzego zishinzwe umutekano; 1° other security organs; 1° autres organes de sécurité; 2° inzego z’ubutabera; 2° judicial organs; 2° organes de justice; 3° inzego z’ubutegetsi; 3° administrative organs; 3° organes d’administration; 4° Urwego ubuyobozi rwunganira bw’Akarere mu gucunga umutekano (DASSO); 4° District Administration Security Support 4° Organ (DASSO); l’Organe d’appui à l’administration de District pour le maintien de la Sécurité (DASSO); 5° izindi nzego zayifasha kugera ku nshingano zayo. 5° other organs accomplishing its mission. that may assist in 5° autres organes qui peuvent l’assister dans l’accomplissement de sa mission. 14 y’u kandi Polisi Abaturarwanda uko umutekano wifashe mu Gihugu”. imenyesha Rwanda Official Gazette nᵒ Special of 20/04/2017 The Rwanda National Police also informs residents of Rwanda about the security situation in the country”. La Police Nationale du Rwanda informe également les résidents du Rwanda de la situation sécuritaire dans le pays”. - 42 Verify source ↗
y’Itegeko n° 46/2010 ryo ku wa
AI-assisted research summary: Article 42 is repealed.
Ingingo ya 42 y’Itegeko n° 46/2010 ryo ku wa inshingano, 14/12/2010 imitunganyirize n’imikorere bya Polisi y’u Rwanda ivanyweho. ububasha, rigena Article 42 of Law n° 46/2010 of 14/12/2010 responsibilities, determining organization and functioning of the Rwanda National Police is repealed. powers, the L’article 42 de la Loi nº 46/2010 du 14/12/2010 portant compétences, attributions, organisation et fonctionnement de la Police Nationale du Rwanda est abrogé. - 45 Verify source ↗
y’Itegeko n° 46/2010 ryo ku wa
AI-assisted research summary: Police property, finance, and classified equipment must be managed and audited under public finance rules, and the internal audit unit must report to the Police High Council.
Ingingo ya 45 y’Itegeko n° 46/2010 ryo ku wa inshingano, 14/12/2010 imitunganyirize n’imikorere bya Polisi y’u Rwanda ihinduwe kandi yujujwe ku buryo bukurikira: ububasha, rigena the Article 45 of Law n° 46/2010 of 14/12/2010 responsibilities, determining organization and functioning of the Rwanda National Police is modified and complemented as follows: powers, L’article 45 de la Loi nº 46/2010 du 14/12/2010 portant compétences, attributions, organisation et fonctionnement de la Police Nationale du Rwanda est modifié et complété comme suit: “Imikoreshereze, n’imigenzurire imicungire by’umutungo wa Polisi y’u Rwanda bikorwa hakurikijwe y’ibaruramari amategeko n’icungamutungo bya Leta. “The use, management and audit of property of the Rwanda National Police are carried out in accordance with laws on public finance and accounting. “L’utilisation, la gestion et l’audit du patrimoine de la Police Nationale du Rwanda sont effectués conformément aux lois relatives aux finances et à la comptabilité publiques. Ubugenzuzi bushinzwe igenzura rya buri munsi ry’imikoreshereze y’umutungo wa Polisi y’u Rwanda buha raporo Inama Nkuru ya Polisi. The internal audit unit of the Rwanda National Police submits its report to the Police High Council. Le service d’audit interne de la Police Nationale du Rwanda transmet son rapport au Haut Conseil de la Police. Umugenzuzi Mukuru w’Imari ya Leta agenzura imicungire n’imikoreshereze by’imari n’umutungo bya Polisi y’u Rwanda. The Auditor General of State Finances carries out the audit of the management and use of finance and property of the Rwanda National Police. L’Auditeur Général des finances de l’Etat effectue l’audit de la gestion et de l’utilisation des finances et du patrimoine de la Police Nationale du Rwanda. 15 Official Gazette nᵒ Special of 20/04/2017 Ibikoresho bya Polisi bigomba kugirirwa ibanga bijyanye no kurinda umutekano w’igihugu n’uko bikorerwa ubugenzuzi bigenwa n’Iteka rya Perezida”. Police equipment and materials classified for national security purposes and modalities for conducting audit thereof are determined by a Presidential Order”. Le matériel et équipement de la police classés secrets à des fins de sécurité nationale et les modalités de leur audit sont déterminés par arrêté présidentiel”.
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LAW N° 09/2017 OF 20/03/2017 MODIFYING AND COMPLEMENTING LAW N° 46/2010 OF 14/12/2010 DETERMINING THE POWERS, RESPONSIBILITIES, ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONING OF THE RWANDA NATIONAL POLICE
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