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
22 November 2022
In New Zealand, government will propose lowering voting age after supreme court rules voting age of 18 is inconsistent with bill of rights act
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News
31 October 2022
In Central African Republic, government removes two constitutional court judges after judgment seen as blocking president's plans to bypass term limits
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News
30 September 2022
In Thailand, constitutional court rules PM's term started when new constitution came into effect
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Voices From The Field
29 September 2022
Courts vs Incumbents: Guaranteeing Alternation of Power in the Central African Republic
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Analysis
Annual Review of Constitution-Building: 2021
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News
26 September 2022
Seychelles constitutional court to review amendment allowing military personnel to assist police outside of states of emergency
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News
7 July 2022
In the Netherlands, cabinet suggests potential reforms allowing judicial review of legislation
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News
28 June 2022
In Scotland, first minister seeks supreme court ruling on Scottish independence vote
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News
24 June 2022
In the United States, supreme court overrules cases that established constitutional right to abortion
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News
5 May 2022
In the United States, supreme court launches investigation into leak of draft opinion
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