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Win for survivors after judge rules rape cases must go through court

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Human rights activists demonstrate on March 31, 2015, along Nairobi Street against rampant rape cases. [File, Standard]

Settling rape cases outside court is unconstitutional, the High Court has ruled.

Justice Anthony Mrima said it is unconstitutional and against international rights protecting women from sexual violence for the police to end rape cases before culprits face the law.

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