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
25 July 2016
Albania adopts constitutional reforms on judiciary
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21 July 2016
Romanian constitutional court paves way for constitutional change banning gay marriage
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News
19 July 2016
Colombia Constitutional Court approves plebiscite on peace deal with FARC
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News
15 July 2016
El Salvador Supreme Court invalidates civil war amnesty law as unconstitutional
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News
13 July 2016
Polish Ombudsman to challenge anti-terror law in constitutional court
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Case Study
Judicial review systems in West Africa: A comparative analysis
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News
5 July 2016
Thai Constitutional Court approves ban on discussion of constitution ahead of referendum
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News
4 July 2016
Polish ruling party leader confirms work on new constitution has started
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News
30 June 2016
Beninese president receives report on constitutional reforms; term limits, judiciary, political party financing in focus (French)
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News
30 June 2016
Indian Supreme Court to decide on constitutionality of religious divorce, polygamy
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