Statistics from the office of the National Public Prosecution Authority show that out of 3,001 rape cases reported in 2017/2018 1,096 cases were dismissed, out of 538 defilement cases 273 cases were dismissed and out of 1,093 domestic violence cases reported 301 cases were dismissed due to insufficient evidence. PHOTO | FILE
Victims of gender-based sexual violence in the country will continue to wait longer for justice as the prosecution is failing to get the required evidence to successfully bring cases to court.
This is partly attributed to gaps by the Rwanda Investigation Bureau, which is unable to collect evidence in a timely manner to facilitate the prosecution proceed with its work.
Statistics from the office of the National Public Prosecution Authority show that out of 3,001 rape cases reported in 2017/2018 1,096 cases were dismissed, out of 538 defilement cases 273 cases were dismissed and out of 1,093 domestic violence cases reported 301 cases were dismissed due to insufficient evidence.
