Last Change:
03/13/2025
Law relating to the criminal procedure Nº 027/2019 of 19/09/2019
Year: 2019
Type: Domestic law
Rights Category: Liberty & security of person
Description
s. This law repealed the previous Law No. 30/2013 of 24/5/2013and serves as the primary legislation governing criminal procedure in Rwanda. It outlines the processes for investigation, prosecution, trial, and appeals in criminal cases, ensuring compliance with constitutional and international legal standards. For the most accurate and detailed information, consulting the official gazette or legal databases in Rwanda is recommended.
Selected provisions
Article 143: Unlawful detention
Any detention in violation of provisions of Articles 66, 74 and 79 of this Law is unlawful and punishable.
Unlawful detention provided under Paragraph One of this Article includes:
1° detaining a person in an irrelevant facility;
2° detaining a person for a period longer than the period specified in the arrest statement and in the provisional detention warrants;
3° continued detention of a person after a decision rejecting provisional detention or its extension or granting provisional release was taken;
4° continued detention of a person after a decision of acquittal was taken;
5° continued detention of a person who was punished by a fine;
6° detaining a person whose sentence was suspended;
7° continued detention of a person who served his or her sentence;
8° being detained by an unauthorized person;
9° detention that does not comply with formalities