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Introduction
I.  Genocide and the Search for Justice in Rwanda
    A.  Attempts at Justice: Organic Law 8/96
    B.  Further Attempts to Address the Growing Detainee Caseload in Rwanda
II.  Gacaca: The Latest Hope for Justice in Rwanda
    A.  Historical Roots of Gacaca
    A.  The Gacaca Law (Organic Law No. 40/2000)
        1.  Functioning of Gacaca Jurisdictions
        2.  Sentencing in the Gacaca Jurisdictions
        3.  Appeals Procedure
II.  Human Rights Concerns and the Gacaca Jurisdictions
    A.  Right to a Defense
    B.  Equality of Arms
    C.  Fair, Independent, and Impartial Tribunal
Conclusion