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
31 January
In Thailand, constitutional court orders political party to cease attempts to amend lese-majeste law
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Voices From The Field
31 January
In the World of Constitution-Building in 2023
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News
20 December 2023
In Bulgaria, parliament passes institutional reform constitutional amendments
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News
6 December 2023
In Papua New Guinea, parliamentary committee to review proposed constitutional amendments on establishing appellate court and declaring country as Christian
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Voices From The Field
1 December 2023
Constitutional Court in Transition: The Future of International Judges in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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News
30 November 2023
Brazilian senate passes constitutional amendment bill curbing power of supreme court justices to decide issues individually
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Voices From The Field
17 November 2023
Clarity, Consensus, and Confidence in the Process: The Recipe for Republican Reform in Jamaica?
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Analysis
Designing Resistance: Democratic Institutions and the Threat of Backsliding
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News
23 October 2023
In Indonesia, constitutional court creates exception to age requirement to run for offices of president and vice-president
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News
13 October 2023
In Mauritius, supreme court finds constitutional protection against discrimination on the ground of sex includes sexual orientation
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