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16 August 2019
In Japan, opposition party wants to broaden discussion of constitutional reform beyond Article 9
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15 August 2019
South Africa's Constitutional Court hears challenge to Electoral Act
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15 August 2019
Opponents charge that Czech president's refusal to fill Cabinet post violates constitution
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15 August 2019
In Italy, League party rivals seek to delay an early election triggered by coalition breakdown
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14 August 2019
Nigerian legislature reconsiders assuming functions of state legislature in light of court ruling
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14 August 2019
Ghana's civil society mounts pressure on government to pass Affirmative Action Bill into law
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13 August 2019
Op-ed: Ethiopia's federal system may unravel with Sidama statehood demand
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13 August 2019
Venezuela's Constituent Assembly may worsen constitutional crisis
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12 August 2019
Op-ed: The United States Congress should reclaim constitutional powers it gave to president
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12 August 2019
Sierra Leone's Female Parliamentary Caucus presents report urging constitutional changes
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9 August 2019
Gambian Constitutional Review Commission defends decision to hold external public consultations
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9 August 2019
Opposition challenges constitutional reform without referendum in Cayman Islands
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7 August 2019
Concern arises that recent constitutional amendments bring the Armed Forces into Egypt's judicial system
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7 August 2019
Case before Malaysian Federal Court challenges amendment reducing constitutional power of monarch
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7 August 2019
Scotland prepares for constitutional citizens' assembly
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