Constitutional Court/Judical Review
A judicial body with the responsibility of interpreting and ensuring the enforcement of the Constitution, usually through the review of legislation or other administrative decisions to ensure their compliance with the requirements of the Constitution
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13 October 2023
In Mauritius, supreme court finds constitutional protection against discrimination on the ground of sex includes sexual orientation
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5 October 2023
Jamaican government to state position on adopting Caribbean Court of Justice as final appellate court
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27 September 2023
In Israel, supreme court to hear petitions against basic law amendment removing ambiguity about court's power to order prime minister's recusal
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25 September 2023
In Jamaica, minister of legal and constitutional affairs insists privy council issue to be decided in second phase of reform
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15 September 2023
In Israel, leaders presented with compromise proposal on judicial reform
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12 September 2023
In Israel, high court begins hearings on basic law reform restricting judicial review of government decisions
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Voices From The Field
31 August 2023
Unpacking Moldova’s Language Amendment: Constitutional, Procedural, and Political Dimensions
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30 August 2023
European Court of Human Rights rules that territorial and ethnic voting restrictions outlined in constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina violate human rights
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22 August 2023
In Central African Republic, constitutional court validates referendum results on adopting new constitution
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Voices From The Field
2 August 2023
Oil extraction or biodiversity protection? The dilemma in Ecuador’s upcoming referendum
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