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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7 July 2021
In Israel, government requests high court of justice to fix unconstitutional surrogacy law
![President of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta (photo credit: PSCU / Capital FM) President of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta (photo credit: PSCU / Capital FM)](/sites/default/files/00561741_403036dffa3bec1fda4aa0d3a250f9f0_arc614x376_w624_us1.jpg)
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11 June 2021
In Kenya, high court quashes executive order restructuring judiciary
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10 June 2021
In Latvia, constitutional court finds that Istanbul Convention complies with the constitution
![Israeli Knesset (photo credit: Chris Yunker/flickr) Israeli Knesset (photo credit: Chris Yunker/flickr)](/sites/default/files/2067268685_d91b0cc0b8_o%20%281%29.jpg)
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7 June 2021
In Israel, coalition agreement includes plan to determine two fundamental basic law principles
![Colonel Assimi Goita, leader of Malian military junta (photo credit: ORTM TV via AP) Colonel Assimi Goita, leader of Malian military junta (photo credit: ORTM TV via AP)](/sites/default/files/Atalayar_Assimi%20Goita%2C%20Junta%20Militar%20Mali.jpg)
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1 June 2021
Mali's constitutional court names junta leader as interim president
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27 May 2021
Op-Ed: Basic structure doctrine -- winds of change for constitutionalism in Africa?
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19 May 2021
In Sri Lanka, supreme court rules that establishment of powerful economic commission must be put to referendum
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17 May 2021
Kenya's high court issues landmark ruling blocking BBI bill as unconstitutional
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4 May 2021
In Malawi, supreme court rules that death penalty is unconstitutional
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4 May 2021
Syria's supreme constitutional court has accepted three presidential candidates
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