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Jurisdiction and Access
- English
On referral [of a matter] by the President of the Republic, the bills or proposals of law may be submitted for [its] opinion to the Constitutional Council.
On referral [of a matter] by the President of the National Assembly or of the President of the Senate, the bills or proposals of law may be submitted for [its] opinion to the Constitutional Council. (Art. 133) - French
Sur saisine du Président de la République, les projets ou propositions de loi peuvent être soumis pour avis au Conseil constitutionnel.
Sur saisine du Président de l’Assemblée nationale ou du Président du Sénat, les projets ou propositions de loi peuvent être soumis pour avis au Conseil constitutionnel. (Art. 133)
Jurisdiction and Access
- English(1) An appeal shall lie from decisions of the Federal High Court or a High Court to the Court of Appeal as of right in the following cases –
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(c) decisions in any civil or criminal proceedings on questions as to the interpretation or application of this Constitution;
(d) decisions in any civil or criminal proceedings on questions as to whether any of the provisions of Chapter IV of this Constitution has been, is being or is likely to be, contravened in relation to any person;
… (Sec. 241)
Jurisdiction and Access
- EnglishThe Supreme Court of Justice shall:
1. Try all violators of the Constitution, without exception; … (Art. 239) - SpanishA la Suprema Corte de Justicia corresponde:
1. Juzgar a todos los infractores de la Constitución, sin excepción alguna; … (Art. 239)