Reduction of life sentence

Notion(s) Filing Case
Appeal Judgement - 14.12.2015 NYIRAMASUHUKO et al. (Butare)
(ICTR-98-42-A)

The Appeals Chamber recalled: (i) its findings that the Trial Chamber erred in finding that Nyiramasuhuko, Ntahobali, and Ndayambaje’s right to be tried without undue delay had not been violated, and that these violations caused them prejudice; and (ii) that it had reversed some of their convictions. The Appeals Chamber then held as follows:

3523.            In light of the above, the Appeals Chamber, Judge Agius dissenting as to the number of years, reduces Nyiramasuhuko’s sentence of life imprisonment to 47 years of imprisonment.

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3526.            In light of the above, the Appeals Chamber, Judge Agius dissenting as to the number of years, reduces Ntahobali’s sentence of life imprisonment to 47 years of imprisonment.

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3538.            In light of the above, the Appeals Chamber, Judge Agius dissenting as to the number of years, reduces Ndayambaje’s sentence of life imprisonment to 47 years of imprisonment.

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