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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News
21 February 2023
In Israel, parliament passes judicial selection committee reform bill through first of three readings
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Voices From The Field
16 February 2023
The Israeli Government’s Proposed Judicial Reforms: An Attack on Israeli Democracy
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News
7 February 2023
In Israel, constitutional reform committee proposes changes to composition of judicial selection committee
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News
6 February 2023
In Central African Republic, constitutional court upholds law allowing government to organize referendum
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News
1 February 2023
In Israel, majority coalition proposes basic law amendment to restrict judicial review of ministerial appointments
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News
17 January 2023
In Israel, government plans to change judicial selection procedure and weaken powers of supreme court
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Voices From The Field
22 December 2022
In the World of Constitution Building in 2022
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News
8 December 2022
In Libya, high council of state criticizes house of representatives law to create constitutional court
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News
24 November 2022
In South Africa, constitutional court sets deadline for amendments to divorce and marriage laws to recognize Muslim marriages
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News
23 November 2022
UK supreme court rules against Scottish parliament holding new independence referendum
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