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. Page 34 of 105

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