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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24 September 2020
In Nigeria, court rules appointment process of judges contravened constitution
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21 September 2020
Kenyan chief justice initiates process of dissolving parliament over failure to pass gender legislation
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21 September 2020
Ukrainian speaker calls for legislation on dismissal of anti-corruption officials after constitutional court decision
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17 September 2020
Facing impeachment for moral incapacity, Peru's president says constitutional court must clarify meaning of the term
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15 September 2020
Constitutional council of Ivory Coast rules president is eligible to run for a third term
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15 September 2020
Bulgarian president vetoes provision of judiciary amendments
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11 September 2020
Indian supreme court to decide if states can declare backward classes under constitution
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9 September 2020
Latvia adopts amendments to strengthen constitutional court
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2 September 2020
Petitioners ask Pakistan's supreme court to order referendum on presidential form of government
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31 August 2020
In Belarus, judiciary proposes limiting president's authority to appoint judges in new constitution
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