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Jurisdiction and Access
- EnglishThe People’s Majlis may by resolution refer to the Supreme Court for hearing and consideration important questions of law concerning any matter, including the interpretation of the Constitution and the constitutional validity of any statute. The Supreme Court shall answer the questions so referred and shall provide the answers to the People’s Majlis, giving reasons for its answers. The option shall be pronounced in like manner as in the case of a judgement on appeal to the Supreme Court. (Art. 95)
- Dhivehiޤާނޫނުގެ ކަން އޮތްގޮތާއި މެދު އުފެދޭ މުހިއްމު ސުވާލުތަކާ މެދު ނުވަތަ ޤާނޫނީގޮތުން ކަމުއް އޮތްގޮތާމެދު ސުޕްރީމްކޯޓުގެ ލަފައަކަށް އެދި ރައްޔިތުންގެ މަޖިލީހުން ފާސްކުރާ ޤަރާރަކުން ސުޕްރީމްކޯޓަށް ހުށަހެޅިދާނެއެވެ. މިގޮތުން ހުށަހެޅޭ ކަންތައްތަކުގެ ތެރޭގައި ޤާނޫނުއަސާސީ މާނަކުރުމުގެ މައްސަލަތަކާއި ވަކި ޤާނޫނެއްގެ ސައްޙަކަމާ މެދު އުފެދޭ ސުވާލުތައް ހިމެނެއެވެ. މިފަދަ ކަންކަމަށް ސުޕްރީމްކޯޓުން ދޭ ލަފާ ބިނާކޮށްފައިވާ ސަބަބުތައް ބަޔާންކުރުމާއެކު އެ ލަފާ ސުޕްފީމްކޯޓުން ރައްޔިތުންގެ މަޖިލީހައް ފޮނުވާންވާނެއެވެ. އެލަފާ އޮންނަންވާނީ އިސްތިނާފު ކުރުމަށް ސުޕްރީމްކޯޓަށް ހުށަހެޅޭ މައްސަލަތަކުގައި އެ ކޯޓުން ނެރޭ ޙުކުމްތަމާ އެއްފަދައިންނެވެ. (ޤާނޫނުއަސާސީގެ 95 ވަނަ މާއްދާ)
Jurisdiction and Access
- EnglishThe Constitutional Court decides:
- on the conformity of laws with the Constitution;
- on the conformity of laws and other regulations with ratified treaties and with the general principles of international law;
- on the conformity of regulations with the Constitution and with laws;
- on the conformity of local community regulations with the Constitution and with laws;
- on the conformity of general acts issued for the exercise of public authority with the Constitution, laws, and regulations;
- on constitutional complaints stemming from the violation of human rights and fundamental freedoms by individual acts;
- on jurisdictional disputes between the state and local communities and among local communities themselves;
- on jurisdictional disputes between courts and other state authorities;
- on jurisdictional disputes between the National Assembly, the President of the Republic, and the Government;
- on the unconstitutionality of the acts and activities of political parties; and
- on other matters vested in the Constitutional Court by this Constitution or laws.
In the process of ratifying a treaty, the Constitutional Court, on the proposal of the President of the Republic, the Government, or a third of the deputies of the National Assembly, issues an opinion on the conformity of such treaty with the Constitution. The National Assembly is bound by the opinion of the Constitutional Court.
Unless otherwise provided by law, the Constitutional Court decides on a constitutional complaint only if legal remedies have been exhausted. The Constitutional Court decides whether to accept a constitutional complaint for adjudication on the basis of criteria and procedures provided by law. (Art. 160) - SloveneUstavno sodišče odloča:
- o skladnosti zakonov z ustavo;
- o skladnosti zakonov in drugih predpisov z ratificiranimi mednarodnimi pogodbami in s splošnimi načeli mednarodnega prava;
- o skladnosti podzakonskih predpisov z ustavo in zakoni;
- o skladnosti predpisov lokalnih skupnosti z ustavo in z zakoni;
- o skladnosti splošnih aktov, izdanih za izvrševanje javnih pooblastil, z ustavo, zakoni in podzakonskimi predpisi;
- o ustavnih pritožbah zaradi kršitev človekovih pravic in temeljnih svoboščin s posamičnimi akti;
- o sporih glede pristojnosti med državo in lokalnimi skupnostmi, in med samimi lokalnimi skupnostmi;
- o sporih glede pristojnosti med sodišči in drugimi državnimi organi;
- o sporih o pristojnostih med državnim zborom, predsednikom republike in vlado;
- o protiustavnosti aktov in delovanja političnih strank;
- in o drugih zadevah, ki so mu naložene s to ustavo ali z zakoni.
Na predlog predsednika republike, vlade ali tretjine poslancev državnega zbora izreka ustavno sodišče v postopku ratifikacije mednarodne pogodbe mnenje o njeni skladnosti z ustavo. Državni zbor je vezan na mnenje ustavnega sodišča.
Če zakon ne določa drugače, odloča ustavno sodišče o ustavni pritožbi le, če je bilo izčrpano pravno varstvo. O tem, ali ustavno sodišče ustavno pritožbo sprejme v obravnavo, odloči na podlagi meril in postopka, določenih z zakonom. (160. Člen)
Jurisdiction and Access
- EnglishThe Constitutional Court is the competent jurisdiction in constitutional, [and] electoral matters and in [matters] of the fundamental rights and freedoms. It judges the constitutionality of the laws, [and] of the ordinances as well as the conformity of the international treaties and agreements to the Constitution.
It guarantees the exercise of the fundamental rights of the human person and of the public freedoms.
It sees to the regularity of the national elections and of the referendums of which [dont] it proclaims the definitive results.
It is the regulatory organ of the functioning and of the activities of the legislative and executive Powers and of the other organs of the State. (Art. 93) - FrenchLa Cour constitutionnelle est la juridiction compétente en matière constitutionnelle, électorale et des droits et libertés fondamentaux. Elle juge de la constitutionnalité des lois, des ordonnances ainsi que de la conformité des traités et accords internationaux à la Constitution.
Elle garantit l'exercice des droits fondamentaux de la personne humaine et des libertés publiques.
Elle veille à la régularité des élections nationales et des référendums dont elle proclame les résultats définitifs.
Elle est l'organe régulateur du fonctionnement et des activités des pouvoirs législatif et exécutif et des autres organes de l'État. (Art. 93)
Jurisdiction and Access
- EnglishSubject to the provisions of section 37(7) of this Constitution, an appeal shall lie from decisions of the High Court to the Court of Appeal as of right in the following cases-
(a) final decisions in any civil or criminal proceedings on questions as to the interpretation of this Constitution;
(b) final decisions given in exercise of the jurisdiction conferred on the High Court by section 16 of this Constitution (which relates to the enforcement of the fundamental rights and freedoms). (Sec. 103)
Jurisdiction and Access
- EnglishThe High Court shall temporarily assume all duties assigned to administrative courts and to the High Constitutional Court, unless they fall within the jurisdiction of other judicial entities, in accordance with applicable laws. (Art. 104)
- Arabicتتولى المحكمة العليا مؤقتاً كل المهام المسندة للمحاكم الإدارية والمحكمة الدستورية العليا ما لم تكن داخله في اختصاص جهة قضائية أخرى وفقاً للقوانين النافذة. (المادّة 104)
Jurisdiction and Access
- English…
(5) Cabinet may seek an opinion from the Supreme Court on any matter concerning the interpretation or application of this Constitution. (Sec. 91) - iTaukei…
(5) Na Boseyaco me taro ivakasala i na Mataveilewai Cecere ena vuku ni kena vakamacalataki na Yavunivakavulewa qo. (Sec. 91)
Jurisdiction and Access
- English
A Head of an Institution or one-quarter of the members composing one of the Parliamentary Assemblies or the organs of the Decentralized Territorial Collectivities or the High Council for the Defense of Democracy and of the State of Law may refer to the Constitutional Court, for control of constitutionality, any text with legislative or regulatory value as well as all matters falling into its competence.
If, before a jurisdiction, a party raises an exception of unconstitutionality, that jurisdiction postpones its decision and refers the matter to the High Constitutional Court which decides within the time period of one month.
In the same way, if before a jurisdiction, a party maintains that a provision of a legislative or regulatory text infringes their fundamental rights recognized by the Constitution, that jurisdiction postpones its decision within the same conditions as in the previous paragraph.
… (Art. 118) - French
Un Chef d’Institution ou le quart des membres composant l’une des Assemblées parlementaires ou les organes des Collectivités Territoriales Décentralisées ou le Haut Conseil pour la Défense de la Démocratie et de l’Etat de droit peuvent déférer à la Cour Constitutionnelle, pour contrôle de constitutionnalité, tout texte à valeur législative ou réglementaire ainsi que toutes matières relevant de sa compétence.
Si devant une juridiction, une partie soulève une exception d’inconstitutionnalité, cette juridiction sursoit à statuer et saisit la Haute Cour Constitutionnelle qui statue dans le délai d’un mois.
De même, si devant juridiction, une partie soutient qu’une disposition de texte législatif ou réglementaire porte atteinte à ses droits fondamentaux reconnus par la Constitution, cette juridiction sursoit à statuer dans les mêmes conditions qu’à l’alinéa précédent.
... (Art. 118)
Jurisdiction and Access
- English1. The Supreme Court of Justice is the highest court of law and the guarantor of a uniform enforcement of the law, and has jurisdiction throughout the national territory.
2. It is also incumbent on the Supreme Court of Justice to administer justice on matters of legal, constitutional and electoral nature.
… (Sec. 124) - Tetum1. Tribunál Supremu Justisa nian mak órgaun boot liu iha órgaun ierarkia tribunál judisiál hotu-hotu ninian, no mós fó garantia atu aplika lei oin ida de’it ho jurisdisaun iha nasaun tomak nia laran.
2. Kompete mós ba Tribunál Supremu Justisa nian atu administra justisa ba buat ne’ebé konaba lia jurídiku-konstitusionál no eleitorál.
… (Art. 124) - Portuguese1. O Supremo Tribunal de Justiça é o mais alto órgão da hierarquia dos tribunais judiciais e o garante da aplicação uniforme da lei, com jurisdição em todo o território nacional.
2. Ao Supremo Tribunal de Justiça compete também administrar justiça em matérias de natureza jurídico-constitucional e eleitoral.
… (Art. 124)
Jurisdiction and Access
- English
[The following] are attributions of the Supreme Court of Justice:
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3) To take cognizance of and to resolve the recourses of amparo for violation of rights established in the Constitution, in accordance with the Law of Constitutional Justice.
4) To take cognizance of and to resolve the recourses for unconstitutionality of the law.
... (Art. 164) - Spanish
Son atribuciones de la Corte Suprema de Justicia:
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3) Conocer y resolver los recursos de amparo por violación de los derechos establecidos en la Constitución, de acuerdo a la Ley de Justicia Constitucional.
4) Conocer y resolver los recursos por inconstitucionalidad de la ley.
... (Art. 164)
Jurisdiction and Access
- English1. The Supreme Court of Justice has jurisdiction to hear appeals against any of the following court decisions:
a) Decisions refusing to apply a legal rule on the grounds of unconstitutionality;
b) Decisions applying a legal rule the constitutionality of which was challenged during the proceedings.
2. An appeal under paragraph (1) (b) may be brought only by the party who raised the question of unconstitutionality.
3. The regime for filing appeals shall be regulated by law. (Sec. 152) - Tetum1. Tribunál Supremu Justisa nian mak nu’udar sadik-fatin, hasoru desizaun husi tribunál sira:
a) Hodi lakohi hala’o norma ruma ho fundamentu katak latuir Lei-Inan;
b) Tan hala’o norma ne’ebé latuir Lei-Inan, foin mak hatene wainhira iha tiha prosesu laran.
2. Sadik lia tuir alinea b), hosi numeru liubá ne’e, bele de’it mosu husi ema ne’ebé foti-lia kona-ba lala’ok latuir Lei-Inan.
3. Lei maka regula kona-ba oinsá atu simu lia kesar-sadik sira. (Art. 152) - Portuguese1. Cabe recurso para o Supremo Tribunal de Justiça das decisões dos tribunais:
a) Que recusem a aplicação de qualquer norma com fundamento na sua inconstitucionalidade;
b) Que apliquem normas cuja inconstitucionalidade tenha sido suscitada durante o processo.
2. O recurso previsto na alínea b) do número anterior só pode ser interposto pela parte que tenha suscitado a questão da inconstitucionalidade.
3. A lei regula o regime de admissão dos recursos. (Art. 152)