Consent-Based Dispute Resolution With Justice Harrison Mutabazi – High Court Judge

Consent-Based Dispute Resolution in Rwanda. In this insightful episode, Justice Harrison Mutabazi unpacks Rwanda’s evolving justice landscape through the lens of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). From the practical workings of Court Annexed Mediation to the growing use of Plea Bargaining in criminal justice, we explore how these tools are decongesting courts, fostering reconciliation, and building a more accessible legal system. Justice Mutabazi also weighs in on public concerns and professional resistance. This is a timely and transparent conversation for legal professionals, students, policy makers, and citizens eager to understand how Rwanda is making justice more efficient, restorative, and people-centered.