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Status of the Constitution
- English
The constitutionality of Acts of Parliament and treaties shall not be reviewed by the courts. (Art. 120)
- Dutch
De rechter treedt niet in de beoordeling van de grondwettigheid van wetten en verdragen. (Art. 120)
Status of the Constitution
- English
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3. Any provisions of a treaty that conflict with the Constitution or which lead to conflicts with it may be approved by the Houses of the States General only if at least two-thirds of the votes cast are in favour. (Art. 91) - Dutch
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3. Indien een verdrag bepalingen bevat welke afwijken van de Grondwet dan wel tot zodanig afwijken noodzaken, kunnen de kamers de goedkeuring alleen verlenen met ten minste twee derden van het aantal uitgebrachte stemmen. (Art. 91)
Status of the Constitution
- English
Existing Acts of Parliament and other regulations and decrees which are in conflict with an amendment to the Constitution shall remain in force until provisions are made in accordance with the Constitution. (Art. 140)
- Dutch
Bestaande wetten en andere regelingen en besluiten die in strijd zijn met een verandering in de Grondwet, blijven gehandhaafd, totdat daarvoor overeenkomstig de Grondwet een voorziening is getroffen. (Art. 140)