constitutional court.
court that deals primarily with constitutional law
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Yoon Suk Yeol was formally removed by the Constitutional Court, followed by the legislature rejecting his decree and a prosecutor demanding the death penalty.Some support2 reports
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The constitutional court in South Africa interprets constitutional rights and challenges municipal water provision.Some support1 report
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The impeachment of a former president of South Korea has been upheld by the constitutional court, leading to a political process that brings a current president to power.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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Protests erupted in Johannesburg and Durban, coinciding with a constitutional court ruling and a government briefing.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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Legal judgments from the constitutional court are impacting the lives of migrants in Johannesburg.Some support1 report
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Constitutional court may strike down discriminatory policies while a party proposes changes to the French immigration system.Some support2 reports
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A constitutional court ruled on August 26 that challenges the state's use of law regarding a lawyer's protection.Some support3 reports
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The Constitutional Court in Georgia is reviewing motions to ban several political parties, including the United National Movement.Some support1 report
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The Constitutional Court of Guatemala blocked Jonathan Menkos's appointment to the central bank.Some support3 reports
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Constitutional Court ruling allows ANC to amend its candidate list in South Africa.Well supported5 reports2 developments inside
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Parliament conducted an oversight visit to Centurion while the IEC must comply with a Constitutional Court judgment.Some support1 report
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Majara's actions are being challenged in the constitutional court, with Sekhamane diverting the matter and Matekane named in the application.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Ntoi Rapapa, the Education and Training Minister, is involved in a legal dispute before the constitutional court in Lesotho.Some support1 report
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A constitutional conflict involving the National Liberal Party threatens project and strategic funding in Romania.Some support1 report
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The Constitutional Court of Slovakia ruled on legislation concerning Bratislava.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Ángel Gabilondo filed an appeal to the court, which interpreted voting rights and reviewed records from Cera in Spain.Some support2 reports
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A constitutional court judgment has been delivered, requiring the government to provide a formal legal response.Well supported4 reports
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The Chamber of Deputies would override Senate vetoes, and disputes could be referred to the constitutional court.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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The constitutional court issued a ruling regarding the authority of the National Assembly.Some support1 report
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Court ruling mandates the Election Commission integrate changes.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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The Constitutional Court is reviewing the rules submitted by the Electoral Commission of South Africa.Some support2 reports
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Minister José Manuel Albares addressed difficulties related to voting under the Grandchildren Law.Some support1 report
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Ramaphosa's political activities, a court judgment allowing the ANC to remain on the ballot, and social commentary from Elon Musk and Mkhwebane.Some support1 report
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The Constitutional Court ordered the Electoral Commission of South Africa to include excluded candidates in the election logistics.Well supported3 reports
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The Constitutional Court is handling a lawsuit prepared by Georgian Dream, amid broader political shifts in Georgia.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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Fikile Mbalula called for a reassessment of GNU partners at the Constitutional Court in Johannesburg.Well supported4 reports
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The constitutional court is questioning Gibran Rakabuming Raka's education credentials.Well supported26 reports
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The push for a new administrative capital in the Sejong region, involving constitutional court rulings and executive actions to shift core functions away from Seoul.Some support14 reports3 developments inside
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The government, led by Andrej Babiš and involving the ANO party, is pushing through a budget responsibility law while facing challenges from the opposition and the constitutional court.Well supported17 reports
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The Indonesian Constitutional Court ruled on the Penal Code and took action against the legislative branch, the House of Representatives.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Justice Nurbaningsih read out a ruling from the Constitutional Court ordering the legislature to amend a law.Some support1 report
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The Constitutional Court cleared ANC candidates for local elections, affecting municipalities in the Eastern Cape and Free State.Some support10 reports
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A Constitutional Court ruling allowed more parties to submit candidate lists.Some support1 report
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Clashes erupted between the ANC and Democratic Alliance over land expropriation and tax increases, alongside challenges to candidate exclusion in municipalities.Some support1 report
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The Constitutional Court of Ecuador faces threats to its judicial independence amid political campaigns by the President.Some support1 report
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The constitutional court halted some of Senator Daniel Zamfir's initiatives, while Gheorghe Piperea provided legal support for his law.Some support1 report
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Constitutional Court issued a judgment allowing ANC candidates to be placed on the ballot, while ACDP contested in Cape Town.Some support1 report
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A constitutional court ruling has sparked political criticism involving Helen Zille.Some support1 report
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The ANC appeals a candidate list dispute to the Constitutional Court in Bloemfontein, while voters face accessibility issues.Well supported7 reports1 development inside
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A constitutional court ruled on a violation of ballot secrecy involving the election commission.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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ANC structures in the Eastern Cape are facing a legal challenge after a court upheld the IEC's decision regarding the 2021 elections.Well supported28 reports4 developments inside
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A constitutional court judgment has been issued affecting immigration policy.Well supported27 reports
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A court has found that the city failed its constitutional housing obligations, while Hill-Lewis is also addressing administration failures in Johannesburg.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Cape Town City reported housing plans to the High Court, while Ndifuna Ukwazi participated in a housing campaign.Some support2 reports
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The Department requested a deferral of a land sale in Milnerton, Cape Town, while the constitutional court set strict rules on land disposal.Some support1 report
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Rammaka Mathopo questioned foundational legal instruments during a hearing at the constitutional court.Some support1 report
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A court judgment has been issued affecting the asylum process in South Africa.Well supported10 reports
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Daniel Berger argued compliance regarding a nomination deadline before the constitutional court.Some support9 reports
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The South African Constitutional Court ruled on equality, and the National Prosecuting Authority referred Lagardien for criminal investigation.Some support1 report
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A constitutional court judgment triggered anti-migrant violence in Durban and Soweto.Well supported12 reports1 development inside
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A court ruling struck down restrictions on asylum access, followed by protests in Durban.Some support1 report
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The constitutional court challenged exploration rights in the Eastern Cape, coinciding with Europe fuel imports supplying the Durban area.Some support1 report
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Government shut down courts on October 1st, preventing legal challenges regarding election disputes, which were reported on Substack.Some support1 report
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The Constitutional Court of Zimbabwe is reviewing Acts of Parliament.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Constitutional Court of Zimbabwe challenged a law that extends parliamentary terms.Some support2 reports
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The Dominican Republic held solemn court hearings and set a national holiday calendar amid constitution reforms.Some support1 report
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The Constitutional Court issued rulings on asylum applications while IMC addressed migration issues in South Africa.Well supported7 reports
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A high court upheld a ruling concerning a matter involving the constitutional court.Well supported8 reports3 developments inside
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High Court panel examines a Constitutional Court judgment as Mmamoloko Kubayi seeks a supervisory order involving IMC.Some support2 reports
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A court ruling prompted Home Affairs to accept asylum applications.Some support2 reports
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What's reaching constitutional court
Events traced to constitutional court, step by step, newest first- Constitutional court may review Delhi High Court rulings on rightsConstitutional court may review High Court rulings on rights and custodyPossible
- Cape Town's budget overhaul may trigger constitutional court reviewCape Town's budget overhaul may trigger constitutional court reviewPossible
- Magyar's reforms may change constitutional court's compositionMagyar's reforms could force key judges out of the constitutional courtPossible
- Gearty's detention ruling may challenge constitutional rightsGearty's ruling on unlawful detention could force the constitutional court to review legal aid policy.Possible
- Ombudsman's probe into confidential funds may reach constitutional courtOmbudsman's fund misuse probe could trigger constitutional court reviewPossible
- Climate lawsuits may force constitutional court to rule on corporate liabilityLawsuits over climate damage may force constitutional court to rule on corporate liabilityPossible
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- Constitutional court may review Korea's new criminal justice systemThe constitutional court may review Korea's new criminal justice systemPossible
- Constitutional court faces ruling on Chinese port oversightThe constitutional court must rule on regulatory control of Chinese-linked portPossible
- How will the new law on judges' and prosecutors' salaries affect the Constitutional Court?New Law Sets Salary Benchmarks for Constitutional Court MembersReported
Around constitutional court this week
News at the entities that move constitutional court most-
parliament StructuralKahinda Otafiire questioned a project in Parliament while a Russian firm secured a security contract in Uganda.Moves constitutional court
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European Court of Human Rights StructuralThe European Court of Human Rights and Council of Europe are involved in institutional updates, including plans by Kemi Badenoch's party to withdraw from the ECHR.Moves constitutional court
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Mbuyiseli Madlanga StructuralNPA recovers funds into Cara and uses them to strengthen SAPS following findings from the Madlanga Commission.Moves constitutional court
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Civil Contract StructuralCivil Contract leads in election polls, and Samvel Karapetyan leads the Strong Armenia party.Moves constitutional court
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Korea StructuralSungkyunkwan University strengthened its research capabilities and global competitiveness.Moves constitutional court
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Kazakhstan StructuralThe US promotes nuclear energy technology use and provides training assistance in Central Asia.Moves constitutional court
Connections
The 40 strongest of 437, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Department of Home Affairs Structural
The Constitutional Court legally mandates and dictates the operational procedures and policies of the Department of Home Affairs.
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Cyril Ramaphosa Structural
Ramaphosa's political actions and impeachment proceedings are subject to continuous judicial review and regulation by the Constitutional Court.
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South Africa Structural
The Constitutional Court is the highest judicial body that interprets and shapes the fundamental laws and policies of South Africa.
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parliament Structural
The Constitutional Court exercises judicial review over Parliament's legislation and procedures, while Parliament retains the power to initiate proceedings and challenge court rulings.
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Prabowo Subianto Structural
The constitutional court exercises formal judicial oversight, reviewing the legitimacy of the administration and setting legal parameters for government policies.
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house of representatives Structural
The House of Representatives' legislative actions are subject to review and constraint by the Constitutional Court, which also influences legislative processes.
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European Court of Human Rights Structural
The rulings of both the European Court of Human Rights and the constitutional court are mandatory prerequisites for the passage of specific bills.
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Péter Polt Structural
Péter Polt holds the formal position of president/head of the Constitutional Court.
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Annali Basson Structural
Annali Basson served as a justice on the constitutional court.
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yoOn Structural
The Constitutional Court formally removed yoOn from office.
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Shell Structural
The constitutional court exercises formal judicial authority over Shell's oil and gas exploration and operational rights through binding rulings.
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Mbuyiseli Madlanga Structural
Mbuyiseli Madlanga served as a high-ranking official, including Chair of the judicial inquiry commission, within the constitutional court.
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Civil Contract Structural
Civil Contract formally submits challenges and appeals to the Constitutional Court regarding election results, which ultimately rule on its validity.
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Korea Structural
The constitutional court is a formal legal institution operating within Korea and establishing legal precedent for the nation.
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Gibran Rakabuming Raka Structural
The constitutional court formally reviews and rules on Gibran Rakabuming Raka's educational qualifications and political eligibility.
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Romania Structural
The constitutional court exercises judicial review over Romanian laws, governing national funding and political decisions.
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Albania Structural
The constitutional court operates as a formal, binding institution within Albania's legal framework, setting standards and reviewing disputes.
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Sisi Khampepe Structural
The Constitutional Court formally reviews and regulates Sisi Khampepe's professional status and appointments.
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Kazakhstan Structural
Kazakhstan establishes the constitutional court through legislative bodies and provides the sovereign legal framework for its operation.
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Indonesia Structural
The Constitutional Court exercises judicial review, constraining the state's laws, budget, and institutional operations within Indonesia.
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senate Structural
The Senate is absorbing the Constitutional Court's functions and controlling its judges while the Court challenges the Senate's political legitimacy.
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Hungary Structural
The constitutional court is formally integrated into the Hungarian judicial system, subject to state regulation and political influence.
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Balázs Schanda Structural
The constitutional court formally appointed Balázs Schanda to the position of a justice.
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Mandisa Maya Structural
Mandisa Maya held the formal office of Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court.
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Central Electoral Commission Structural
The Central Electoral Commission's decisions are subject to judicial review and appeal by the Constitutional Court.
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high court Structural
The Constitutional Court acts as the ultimate appellate and jurisdictional authority, reviewing and potentially annulling rulings made by the High Court.
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Department of Home Affairs Structural
The Department of Home Affairs is legally obligated to implement and adhere to the judgments and regulations issued by the Constitutional Court.
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Electoral Commission Structural
The Constitutional Court exercises formal judicial review over the Electoral Commission, dictating its actions and interpreting electoral statutes.
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Jacob Zuma Structural
The Constitutional Court formally reviews, rules on, and criticizes Jacob Zuma's legal challenges and corruption cases.
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Jody Kollapen Structural
Jody Kollapen served as a justice whose majority judgments were central to the Constitutional Court's function.
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Colombia Structural
The constitutional court functions as a high judicial body whose rulings define and regulate the legal and political structure of Colombia.
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Guatemala Structural
The constitutional court functions as Guatemala's highest judicial authority, interpreting and regulating the nation's laws and political processes.
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African National Congress Structural
The Constitutional Court exercises formal judicial oversight and regulation over the African National Congress's electoral and governing processes through appeals and rulings.
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Uganda Structural
The constitutional court is an integral judicial body utilized by Uganda to interpret and uphold national laws.
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election commission Structural
The constitutional court exercises formal judicial oversight over the election commission, reviewing its procedures and mandating changes.
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Darko Kostadinovski Structural
Darko Kostadinovski serves as the President of the Constitutional Court.
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Afriansyah Noor Structural
Afriansyah Noor is subject to the review process of the constitutional court regarding employment law.
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Rammaka Mathopo Structural
Rammaka Mathopo serves as a judge for the Constitutional Court, delivering rulings and orders.
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Mumba Malila Structural
Mumba Malila serves as the Chief Justice, holding the highest judicial office within the Constitutional Court.
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Pavel Šámal Structural
Pavel Šámal serves as a judge on the constitutional court.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
46 events- Yoon Suk Yeol was formally removed by the Constitutional Court, followed by the legislature rejecting his decree and a prosecutor demanding the death penalty.
- The constitutional court in South Africa interprets constitutional rights and challenges municipal water provision.
- Protests erupted in Johannesburg and Durban, coinciding with a constitutional court ruling and a government briefing.
- Legal judgments from the constitutional court are impacting the lives of migrants in Johannesburg.
- Constitutional court may strike down discriminatory policies while a party proposes changes to the French immigration system.
- The Constitutional Court in Georgia is reviewing motions to ban several political parties, including the United National Movement.
- The Constitutional Court of Guatemala blocked Jonathan Menkos's appointment to the central bank.
- Constitutional Court ruling allows ANC to amend its candidate list in South Africa.
- Parliament conducted an oversight visit to Centurion while the IEC must comply with a Constitutional Court judgment.
- Ntoi Rapapa, the Education and Training Minister, is involved in a legal dispute before the constitutional court in Lesotho.
- A constitutional conflict involving the National Liberal Party threatens project and strategic funding in Romania.
- The Constitutional Court of Slovakia ruled on legislation concerning Bratislava.
- Ángel Gabilondo filed an appeal to the court, which interpreted voting rights and reviewed records from Cera in Spain.
- A constitutional court judgment has been delivered, requiring the government to provide a formal legal response.
- The constitutional court issued a ruling regarding the authority of the National Assembly.
- Court ruling mandates the Election Commission integrate changes.
- The Constitutional Court is reviewing the rules submitted by the Electoral Commission of South Africa.
- Minister José Manuel Albares addressed difficulties related to voting under the Grandchildren Law.
- Ramaphosa's political activities, a court judgment allowing the ANC to remain on the ballot, and social commentary from Elon Musk and Mkhwebane.
- The Constitutional Court ordered the Electoral Commission of South Africa to include excluded candidates in the election logistics.
- The Constitutional Court is handling a lawsuit prepared by Georgian Dream, amid broader political shifts in Georgia.
- Fikile Mbalula called for a reassessment of GNU partners at the Constitutional Court in Johannesburg.
- Justice Nurbaningsih read out a ruling from the Constitutional Court ordering the legislature to amend a law.
- The Constitutional Court cleared ANC candidates for local elections, affecting municipalities in the Eastern Cape and Free State.
- A Constitutional Court ruling allowed more parties to submit candidate lists.
- Clashes erupted between the ANC and Democratic Alliance over land expropriation and tax increases, alongside challenges to candidate exclusion in municipalities.
- The Constitutional Court of Ecuador faces threats to its judicial independence amid political campaigns by the President.
- The constitutional court halted some of Senator Daniel Zamfir's initiatives, while Gheorghe Piperea provided legal support for his law.
- Constitutional Court issued a judgment allowing ANC candidates to be placed on the ballot, while ACDP contested in Cape Town.
- A constitutional court ruling has sparked political criticism involving Helen Zille.
- The ANC appeals a candidate list dispute to the Constitutional Court in Bloemfontein, while voters face accessibility issues.
- Cape Town City reported housing plans to the High Court, while Ndifuna Ukwazi participated in a housing campaign.
- The Department requested a deferral of a land sale in Milnerton, Cape Town, while the constitutional court set strict rules on land disposal.
- Rammaka Mathopo questioned foundational legal instruments during a hearing at the constitutional court.
- A court judgment has been issued affecting the asylum process in South Africa.
- Daniel Berger argued compliance regarding a nomination deadline before the constitutional court.
- The South African Constitutional Court ruled on equality, and the National Prosecuting Authority referred Lagardien for criminal investigation.
- A constitutional court judgment triggered anti-migrant violence in Durban and Soweto.
- A court ruling struck down restrictions on asylum access, followed by protests in Durban.
- The constitutional court challenged exploration rights in the Eastern Cape, coinciding with Europe fuel imports supplying the Durban area.
- Government shut down courts on October 1st, preventing legal challenges regarding election disputes, which were reported on Substack.
- The Constitutional Court of Zimbabwe challenged a law that extends parliamentary terms.
- The Dominican Republic held solemn court hearings and set a national holiday calendar amid constitution reforms.
- The Constitutional Court issued rulings on asylum applications while IMC addressed migration issues in South Africa.
- High Court panel examines a Constitutional Court judgment as Mmamoloko Kubayi seeks a supervisory order involving IMC.
- A court ruling prompted Home Affairs to accept asylum applications.
September 2026
3 events- The constitutional court is questioning Gibran Rakabuming Raka's education credentials.
- The government, led by Andrej Babiš and involving the ANO party, is pushing through a budget responsibility law while facing challenges from the opposition and the constitutional court.
- The Indonesian Constitutional Court ruled on the Penal Code and took action against the legislative branch, the House of Representatives.
August 2026
6 events- A constitutional court ruled on August 26 that challenges the state's use of law regarding a lawyer's protection.
- The Chamber of Deputies would override Senate vetoes, and disputes could be referred to the constitutional court.
- The push for a new administrative capital in the Sejong region, involving constitutional court rulings and executive actions to shift core functions away from Seoul.
- A constitutional court ruled on a violation of ballot secrecy involving the election commission.
- ANC structures in the Eastern Cape are facing a legal challenge after a court upheld the IEC's decision regarding the 2021 elections.
- A court has found that the city failed its constitutional housing obligations, while Hill-Lewis is also addressing administration failures in Johannesburg.
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July 2026
2 eventsJune 2026
3 events- The impeachment of a former president of South Korea has been upheld by the constitutional court, leading to a political process that brings a current president to power.
- Majara's actions are being challenged in the constitutional court, with Sekhamane diverting the matter and Matekane named in the application.
- A high court upheld a ruling concerning a matter involving the constitutional court.