92. As earlier mentioned, the Access to Justice Bureaus established by the
ministry of Justice are meant to provide legal aid, legal assistance and all
matters related to justice among citizens. There is an inspection department
that has been established under the Supreme Court entrusted with the task of
reviewing and advising on various issues pertaining to dispensation of
justice. Accordingly, cases related to malpractice, unfair treatment,
corruption and other issues suggesting suspicion of partiality are attended to
by the department. Also, case application or filing to court has been oriented
through the use of internet which has facilitated both in terms of expedition
and administration of justice.
Article 8 and 10: Freedom of Opinion, Religion and Conscience and
Freedom of Association
93. Freedom of association is a right endowed to every Rwandan. This is in
fulfillment of the obligations contained in the Rwandan Constitution as
revised in 2015. The right to free association is enshrined in the constitution
in its Article 39. It states that the right to freedom of association is guaranteed
and does not require prior authorization. It is exercised under conditions
determined by law. Rwanda is a party to the International Covenant on Civil
and Political Rights. With due respect to the law and other administrative
requirements, Rwandans have the right to freely form political parties and
various other types of associations.
94. Currently there are eleven Political Organizations officially recognized in
Rwanda in accordance with the law of 2013 on political parties. According to
this law, political organizations officially recognized are permitted to
organize themselves in a consultative forum. To promote and protect the
right to associate, legislative measures were adopted. These include among
others the Organic Law N° 10/2012/OL of 15/01/2013 repealing the
Organic Law nº 55/2008 of 10/09/2008 governing Non-governmental
organizations, Organic Law N°10/2013/0L of 11/07/2013 governing Political
Organizations and Politicians, the Law N0 06/2012 of17/02/2012
determining the organization and functioning of religious based
organizations, law N° 50/2007 OF 18/09/2007 determining the
establishment, organization and functioning of cooperative organizations
in Rwanda and others.
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