About the Gacaca Law in Rwanda: Evidence from a Multi-Method Study

This publication examines community perspectives on the Gacaca law and jurisdictions. Overall, the study reveals a low level of knowledge about the Gacaca law and jurisdictions, but favorable attitudes toward the jurisdictions and a high level of willingness to participate in both the election of judges and in providing evidence before the tribunals. Below is a synopsis of the specific findings and their programmatic implications.