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Forensic Legal Medicine Service

The Rwanda Forensic Institute (RFI) provides comprehensive forensic clinical medicine services to support criminal investigations, judicial proceedings, and the administration of justice through independent medico-legal examinations and scientifically supported medical evidence. Forensic clinical findings may serve as important medico-legal and circumstantial evidence in legal proceedings.

  • Medico-Legal Examination of Victims and Suspects: Conducting comprehensive examinations in cases involving assault, sexual violence, domestic violence, child abuse, and other criminal investigations.

  • Clinical Forensic Assessments: Documenting injuries, determining the nature and severity of trauma, and providing expert medical opinions for legal proceedings.

  • Forensic Autopsy Services: Performing comprehensive medico-legal autopsies to determine the cause, manner, and circumstances of death in cases of sudden, suspicious, unexplained, or violent deaths.

  • Forensic Medical Consultation: Providing expert advice to law enforcement agencies, prosecution authorities, courts, and healthcare professionals on medico-legal matters.

  • Expert Witness Testimony: Presenting independent and scientifically supported expert evidence before courts and other judicial bodies.

  • Medico-Legal Documentation and Reporting: Preparing comprehensive forensic medical reports that meet legal and professional standards.

  • Case Review and Interpretation: Reviewing medical records, forensic findings, and related evidence to support investigations and judicial proceedings.

  • Training and Capacity Building: Providing training and awareness programmes on forensic medicine and medico-legal procedures for relevant institutions and professionals.

Why Choose RFI Forensic Clinical Medicine?

  • Highly qualified and experienced forensic medical experts.

  • Independent, objective, and evidence-based medical opinions.

  • Timely and confidential medico-legal services.

  • Compliance with national legislation and internationally recognized forensic standards.

  • Strong collaboration with justice, law enforcement, and healthcare institutions.

  • Commitment to quality, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

RFI-Advancing Justice Through Science!!

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