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
Voices From The Field
22 December 2022
In the World of Constitution Building in 2022
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8 December 2022
In Libya, high council of state criticizes house of representatives law to create constitutional court
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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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23 November 2022
UK supreme court rules against Scottish parliament holding new independence referendum
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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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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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30 September 2022
In Thailand, constitutional court rules PM's term started when new constitution came into effect
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29 September 2022
Courts vs Incumbents: Guaranteeing Alternation of Power in the Central African Republic
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26 September 2022
Seychelles constitutional court to review amendment allowing military personnel to assist police outside of states of emergency
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7 July 2022
In the Netherlands, cabinet suggests potential reforms allowing judicial review of legislation