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Inspectorate of Courts

As stipulated by article 31 of Law nÂş 012/2018 of 04/04/2018 determining the organization and functioning of the Judiciary, the Inspectorate General of Courts comprises the Inspector General and at least other four (4) inspectors, researchers and other necessary staff members assisting inspectors in the performance of their duties.

The Inspectorate General of Courts is particularly in charge of the following: 

  1. Carry out inspection of the functioning of ordinary and commercial courts with the exception of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal; 

  2. Monitor and make follow-up on the discipline of judges and registrars with the exception of those of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal;

  3. Make follow-up on the implementation of laws and regulations governing courts; 

  4. Ensure fairness of judgments and examine injustice alleged in the judgments submitted for review; 

  5. Advise on required measures to improve on the performance of the Judicial Organ; 

  6. Organise training for judges and registrars.

Currently we have 6 Courts' Inspectors:

  1. Justice Valens NKURUNZIZA
  2. Justice Jean Claude NSENGIYUMVA
  3. Justice N. Blanche BWIZA
  4. Justice Harrison MUTABAZI
  5. Justice Jean Marie Vianney NZAMUYE
  6. Justice Claire UMULISA Bukuba
Justice François Regis RUKUNDAKUVUGA, President of the Court of Appeal

Justice François Regis RUKUNDAKUVUGA

President of the Court of Appeal