The Constitutional Court of Turkey (Turkish:Anayasa Mahkemesi) is the highest legal body for constitutional review in Turkey. It "examines the constitutionality, in respect of both form and substance, of laws, decrees having the force of law, and the Rules of Procedure of the Turkish Grand National Assembly" (Article 148 of the Turkish Constitution). When necessary, it also functions as the Supreme Criminal Court (Turkish:Yüce Divan) to hear any cases raised about the President of the Republic, members of the Council of Ministers, or presidents and members of the high courts.
Overview
Part Four, Section Two of the Turkish Constitution has established the Constitutional Court of Turkey that statutes on the conformity of laws and decrees to the Constitution, and it can be seized by the President of the Republic, the government, the members of Parliament or any judge before whom an exception of unconstitutionality has been raised by a defendant or a plaintiff. The Constitutional Court has the right to both a priori and a posteriori review, and it can invalidate whole laws or governmental decrees and ban their application for all future cases. Challenges to a law must be made within the first two months of its promulgation.
A constitutional court is a high court that deals primarily with constitutional law. Its main authority is to rule on whether laws that are challenged are in fact unconstitutional, i.e., whether they conflict with constitutionally established rights and freedoms.
The list in this article is of countries that have a separate constitutional court. Many countries do not have separate constitutional courts, but instead delegate constitutional judicial authority to their supreme court. Nonetheless, such courts are sometimes also called "constitutional courts"; for example, some have called the Supreme Court of the United States "the world's oldest constitutional court" because it was the first court in the world to invalidate a law as unconstitutional (Marbury v. Madison), even though it is not a separate constitutional court.
The First Austrian Republic, in 1919, established the first dedicated Constitutional Court, which however existed in name only until 10 October 1920, when the country's new constitution came into effect, upon which the court gained the power to review the laws of Austria's federal states. The CzechoslovakianConstitution of 1920, which came into effect on 2 February 1920, was the first to provide for a dedicated court for judicial review of parliamentary laws, but the court did not convene until November 1921. Before that, only the United States, Canada and Australia had adopted the concept of judicial review by their supreme courts following shared principles of their similar common law legal systems, which they, in turn, had inherited from British legal practice. (The United Kingdom itself does not have a codified constitution to be reviewed by such a court.)
The Constitutional Court of South Africa is a supremeconstitutional court established by the Constitution of South Africa. It was originally the final appellate court for constitutional matters. Since the enactment of the Superior Courts Act in 2013, the Constitutional Court has jurisdiction to hear any matter if it is in the interests of justice for it to do so.
The court was first established by the Interim Constitution of 1993, and its first session began in February 1995. It has continued in existence under the Constitution of 1996. The court sits in the city of Johannesburg; since February 2004 it has occupied a purpose-built complex on Constitution Hill.
The Constitutional Court consists of eleven judges who are appointed by the President of South Africa from a list drawn up by the Judicial Service Commission. The judges serve for a term of twelve years. The court is headed by the Chief Justice of South Africa and the Deputy Chief Justice. The duty of the judges is to uphold the law and the constitution, which they must apply impartially and without fear, favour or prejudice.
The Constitutional Court of Slovenia (in Slovene: Ustavno sodišče Republike Slovenije, US RS) is a special court established by the Slovenian Constitution. Since its inception, the Court has been located in the city of Ljubljana.
Jurisdiction
Most powers of the Constitutional Court are explicitly determined by the Constitution. In accordance with the Constitution, the Constitutional Court decides in particular on the conformity of laws (and other statutory instruments) with the Constitution (and with laws, respectively), on constitutional complaints of violation of human rights and fundamental freedoms by individual acts, on jurisdictional disputes between various state actors, on the unconstitutionality of the acts and activities of political parties, on appeals against a decision of the National Assembly regarding the confirmation of the election of deputies, on the accountability of the President of the Republic, the Prime Minister, and ministers, as well as on the conformity of a treaty with the Constitution in the process of ratifying the treaty.
Of (possibly from Ancient Greek: ΟφιούςOphious) is a town and district of Trabzon Province in the Black Sea region of Turkey. It is located in the eastern part of Trabzon and is an important historical district of the province. The mayor is Salim Salih Sarıalioğlu (AKP).
Etymology
There are several stories about the origins of Of's name. It was called Ofis in 1910 by its native Pontic Greek speaking inhabitants. According to another view it means "village" or "settlement" in the Laz language (Laz: oput'e); the old name of the town is mentioned in one source as "Opinute". By another version of events, the city got its name from a nearby river described by Arrian as Ophis, a Greek word for "snake". The other assumption suggests that the name of the district stems from "Op" which means "gun" in the old South Siberian Turkic language.
The history of Trabzon started with the Greek colonies in the region.
A small number of Muslim Pontic Greek speakers, using a dialect called "Ophitic", still live in the area.
Ampelographers estimate that Turkey is home to between 600–1200 indigenous varieties of Vitis vinifera (the Europeangrapevine), though less than 60 of these are grown commercially. With over 1,500,000 acres (6,100km2) planted under vine, Turkey is the world's fourth-leading producer of grapes.
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, Turkey's first president, established the country's first commercial winery in 1925. According to the OIV, the total wine production in 2005 was 287,000 hl. In the first half of 2009, wine consumption in Turkey reached 20,906,762 litres.
CCT250/251/299-2023 Democratic Alliance and Another v Public Protector
published: 13 Jul 2023
Judgement-CCT127/22 & CCT19/22
published: 12 Jul 2023
ConCourt delivers judgment on the suspension of Public Protector, Adv. Busisiwe Mkhwebane
The Constitutional Court delivers judgment on whether the Western Cape High Court's order declaring the suspension of the Public Protector, Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane invalid, is subject to confirmation in terms of section 172 of the Constitution.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
published: 13 Jul 2023
Constitutional Court to decide fate of same-sex parental rights
The Constitutional Court is expected to hand down judgment on whether Section 40 of the Children's Act is constitutional in relation to same-sex parental rights. According to it, only the parent who gave birth in a same-sex marriage is recognised as the legal guardian.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
published: 29 Jun 2023
CCT 158/22 and CCT 364/21
published: 10 May 2023
CCT 322/22 Casino Association of South Africa v Member of the Executive Council
published: 12 May 2023
Constitutional Court Law Clerks 2023 Virtual Information Session
To Prospective Applicants for the Law Clerk Programme
Virtual Information Session
The Constitutional Court will be hosting a virtual information session dedicated exclusively to prospective applicants for the Law Clerk Programme. We will be providing information about the main features of the programme as well as all the application requirements. Additionally, three law clerks will provide insights into their time at the Court. There will also be time for questions at the end of the session.
published: 27 Feb 2023
DA on Constitutional Court judgement against Mkhwebane
DA national spokesperson Werner Horn on the constitutional court ruling today affirming that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to suspend the public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane as correct.
Tune into Newzroom Afrika DStv channel 405 for more.
published: 13 Jul 2023
Constitutional Court rules AARTO Act valid
Stefanie Fick from the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse spoke with eNCA's Barron Hufkie. Courtesy of #DStv403
published: 12 Jul 2023
Constitutional Court Law Clerk Programme (2024/2025 intake) Information Session
The Constitutional Court will be hosting a virtual information session dedicated exclusively to prospective applicants for the Law Clerk Programme. We will be providing information about the main features of the programme as well as all the application requirements. Additionally, three law clerks will provide insights into their time at the Court. There will also be time for questions at the end of the session.
The Constitutional Court delivers judgment on whether the Western Cape High Court's order declaring the suspension of the Public Protector, Advocate Busisiwe Mk...
The Constitutional Court delivers judgment on whether the Western Cape High Court's order declaring the suspension of the Public Protector, Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane invalid, is subject to confirmation in terms of section 172 of the Constitution.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
The Constitutional Court delivers judgment on whether the Western Cape High Court's order declaring the suspension of the Public Protector, Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane invalid, is subject to confirmation in terms of section 172 of the Constitution.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
The Constitutional Court is expected to hand down judgment on whether Section 40 of the Children's Act is constitutional in relation to same-sex parental rights...
The Constitutional Court is expected to hand down judgment on whether Section 40 of the Children's Act is constitutional in relation to same-sex parental rights. According to it, only the parent who gave birth in a same-sex marriage is recognised as the legal guardian.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
The Constitutional Court is expected to hand down judgment on whether Section 40 of the Children's Act is constitutional in relation to same-sex parental rights. According to it, only the parent who gave birth in a same-sex marriage is recognised as the legal guardian.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
To Prospective Applicants for the Law Clerk Programme
Virtual Information Session
The Constitutional Court will be hosting a virtual information session dedic...
To Prospective Applicants for the Law Clerk Programme
Virtual Information Session
The Constitutional Court will be hosting a virtual information session dedicated exclusively to prospective applicants for the Law Clerk Programme. We will be providing information about the main features of the programme as well as all the application requirements. Additionally, three law clerks will provide insights into their time at the Court. There will also be time for questions at the end of the session.
To Prospective Applicants for the Law Clerk Programme
Virtual Information Session
The Constitutional Court will be hosting a virtual information session dedicated exclusively to prospective applicants for the Law Clerk Programme. We will be providing information about the main features of the programme as well as all the application requirements. Additionally, three law clerks will provide insights into their time at the Court. There will also be time for questions at the end of the session.
DA national spokesperson Werner Horn on the constitutional court ruling today affirming that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to suspend the public protecto...
DA national spokesperson Werner Horn on the constitutional court ruling today affirming that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to suspend the public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane as correct.
Tune into Newzroom Afrika DStv channel 405 for more.
DA national spokesperson Werner Horn on the constitutional court ruling today affirming that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to suspend the public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane as correct.
Tune into Newzroom Afrika DStv channel 405 for more.
The Constitutional Court will be hosting a virtual information session dedicated exclusively to prospective applicants for the Law Clerk Programme. We will be p...
The Constitutional Court will be hosting a virtual information session dedicated exclusively to prospective applicants for the Law Clerk Programme. We will be providing information about the main features of the programme as well as all the application requirements. Additionally, three law clerks will provide insights into their time at the Court. There will also be time for questions at the end of the session.
The Constitutional Court will be hosting a virtual information session dedicated exclusively to prospective applicants for the Law Clerk Programme. We will be providing information about the main features of the programme as well as all the application requirements. Additionally, three law clerks will provide insights into their time at the Court. There will also be time for questions at the end of the session.
Touring the Constitutional Court of South Africa with Justice Albie Sachs
Exploring the history and creation of the Constitutional Court of South Africa, former Court Justice Albie Sachs gives a tour of the architecturally and artistically unique Court campus on Constitution Hill in Johannesburg. The campus is the site of the infamous Old Fort Prison, where thousands of people were held during the time of apartheid. Video is used with permission of the Constitutional Court Trust, South Africa.
published: 16 Oct 2013
CCT 291/21 South African Human Rights Commission v Standard Bank of South Africa
published: 19 May 2022
Arguments that Independent Candidates should contest General Elections
The Constitutional Court will hear the case relating to whether it is constitutionally permissible to prohibit eligible South Africans from standing for election to the National Assembly and Provincial Legislatures other than through party lists. The applicants seek an order declaring certain provisions of the Electoral Act[1] invalid in so far as they do not allow independent candidates to stand for election. his is a matter of utmost importance. It delves into the ambit of the right to vote and its possible limitations. If the applicants' contentions are well-founded, it may mean that all past national and provincial elections took place under an unconstitutional electoral regime.
For more news, visit: sabcnews.com
published: 15 Aug 2019
CCT 319/21 Ledla Structural Development (Pty) Limited v Special Investigating Unit
published: 24 May 2022
Constitutional Court hearings into the powers of the Public Protector
The much-anticipated Constitutional Court hearing into the powers of the Public Protector will get under way in Johannesburg on Tuesday morning. The hearing is expected to settle the dispute over whether President Jacob Zuma is obliged to pay back money for non-security features at his private home in Nkandla.
For more News visit: http://www.sabc.co.za/news
published: 09 Feb 2016
ConCourt ruling on President's powers
The Constitutional Court will rule whether the President should disclose the reasons for hiring and firing Ministers and Deputy Ministers. Courtesy #DStv403
published: 18 Sep 2019
Episode 1: South Africa’s Constitution
What is South Africa’s Constitution? And why should you care about it? Episode one of Keep It Constitutional’s animated campaign will tell you what the Constitution is, and why it matters to you.
published: 17 May 2019
The role of a constitution in SA
South Africa has had four constitutions. first one, in 1910 when the country became a union. second in 1961. In 1961, when South Africa was declared a republic, the government adopted the second constitution. Then in 1983 the government passed the third constitution. the current one was adopted in 1994, and has been hailed as one of the most progressive even by global standards...http://owl.li/uOoUy
Exploring the history and creation of the Constitutional Court of South Africa, former Court Justice Albie Sachs gives a tour of the architecturally and artisti...
Exploring the history and creation of the Constitutional Court of South Africa, former Court Justice Albie Sachs gives a tour of the architecturally and artistically unique Court campus on Constitution Hill in Johannesburg. The campus is the site of the infamous Old Fort Prison, where thousands of people were held during the time of apartheid. Video is used with permission of the Constitutional Court Trust, South Africa.
Exploring the history and creation of the Constitutional Court of South Africa, former Court Justice Albie Sachs gives a tour of the architecturally and artistically unique Court campus on Constitution Hill in Johannesburg. The campus is the site of the infamous Old Fort Prison, where thousands of people were held during the time of apartheid. Video is used with permission of the Constitutional Court Trust, South Africa.
The Constitutional Court will hear the case relating to whether it is constitutionally permissible to prohibit eligible South Africans from standing for electio...
The Constitutional Court will hear the case relating to whether it is constitutionally permissible to prohibit eligible South Africans from standing for election to the National Assembly and Provincial Legislatures other than through party lists. The applicants seek an order declaring certain provisions of the Electoral Act[1] invalid in so far as they do not allow independent candidates to stand for election. his is a matter of utmost importance. It delves into the ambit of the right to vote and its possible limitations. If the applicants' contentions are well-founded, it may mean that all past national and provincial elections took place under an unconstitutional electoral regime.
For more news, visit: sabcnews.com
The Constitutional Court will hear the case relating to whether it is constitutionally permissible to prohibit eligible South Africans from standing for election to the National Assembly and Provincial Legislatures other than through party lists. The applicants seek an order declaring certain provisions of the Electoral Act[1] invalid in so far as they do not allow independent candidates to stand for election. his is a matter of utmost importance. It delves into the ambit of the right to vote and its possible limitations. If the applicants' contentions are well-founded, it may mean that all past national and provincial elections took place under an unconstitutional electoral regime.
For more news, visit: sabcnews.com
The much-anticipated Constitutional Court hearing into the powers of the Public Protector will get under way in Johannesburg on Tuesday morning. The hearing is ...
The much-anticipated Constitutional Court hearing into the powers of the Public Protector will get under way in Johannesburg on Tuesday morning. The hearing is expected to settle the dispute over whether President Jacob Zuma is obliged to pay back money for non-security features at his private home in Nkandla.
For more News visit: http://www.sabc.co.za/news
The much-anticipated Constitutional Court hearing into the powers of the Public Protector will get under way in Johannesburg on Tuesday morning. The hearing is expected to settle the dispute over whether President Jacob Zuma is obliged to pay back money for non-security features at his private home in Nkandla.
For more News visit: http://www.sabc.co.za/news
The Constitutional Court will rule whether the President should disclose the reasons for hiring and firing Ministers and Deputy Ministers. Courtesy #DStv403
The Constitutional Court will rule whether the President should disclose the reasons for hiring and firing Ministers and Deputy Ministers. Courtesy #DStv403
The Constitutional Court will rule whether the President should disclose the reasons for hiring and firing Ministers and Deputy Ministers. Courtesy #DStv403
What is South Africa’s Constitution? And why should you care about it? Episode one of Keep It Constitutional’s animated campaign will tell you what the Constitu...
What is South Africa’s Constitution? And why should you care about it? Episode one of Keep It Constitutional’s animated campaign will tell you what the Constitution is, and why it matters to you.
What is South Africa’s Constitution? And why should you care about it? Episode one of Keep It Constitutional’s animated campaign will tell you what the Constitution is, and why it matters to you.
South Africa has had four constitutions. first one, in 1910 when the country became a union. second in 1961. In 1961, when South Africa was declared a republic,...
South Africa has had four constitutions. first one, in 1910 when the country became a union. second in 1961. In 1961, when South Africa was declared a republic, the government adopted the second constitution. Then in 1983 the government passed the third constitution. the current one was adopted in 1994, and has been hailed as one of the most progressive even by global standards...http://owl.li/uOoUy
South Africa has had four constitutions. first one, in 1910 when the country became a union. second in 1961. In 1961, when South Africa was declared a republic, the government adopted the second constitution. Then in 1983 the government passed the third constitution. the current one was adopted in 1994, and has been hailed as one of the most progressive even by global standards...http://owl.li/uOoUy
The Constitutional Court delivers judgment on whether the Western Cape High Court's order declaring the suspension of the Public Protector, Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane invalid, is subject to confirmation in terms of section 172 of the Constitution.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
The Constitutional Court is expected to hand down judgment on whether Section 40 of the Children's Act is constitutional in relation to same-sex parental rights. According to it, only the parent who gave birth in a same-sex marriage is recognised as the legal guardian.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
To Prospective Applicants for the Law Clerk Programme
Virtual Information Session
The Constitutional Court will be hosting a virtual information session dedicated exclusively to prospective applicants for the Law Clerk Programme. We will be providing information about the main features of the programme as well as all the application requirements. Additionally, three law clerks will provide insights into their time at the Court. There will also be time for questions at the end of the session.
DA national spokesperson Werner Horn on the constitutional court ruling today affirming that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to suspend the public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane as correct.
Tune into Newzroom Afrika DStv channel 405 for more.
The Constitutional Court will be hosting a virtual information session dedicated exclusively to prospective applicants for the Law Clerk Programme. We will be providing information about the main features of the programme as well as all the application requirements. Additionally, three law clerks will provide insights into their time at the Court. There will also be time for questions at the end of the session.
The Constitutional Court of Turkey (Turkish:Anayasa Mahkemesi) is the highest legal body for constitutional review in Turkey. It "examines the constitutionality, in respect of both form and substance, of laws, decrees having the force of law, and the Rules of Procedure of the Turkish Grand National Assembly" (Article 148 of the Turkish Constitution). When necessary, it also functions as the Supreme Criminal Court (Turkish:Yüce Divan) to hear any cases raised about the President of the Republic, members of the Council of Ministers, or presidents and members of the high courts.
Overview
Part Four, Section Two of the Turkish Constitution has established the Constitutional Court of Turkey that statutes on the conformity of laws and decrees to the Constitution, and it can be seized by the President of the Republic, the government, the members of Parliament or any judge before whom an exception of unconstitutionality has been raised by a defendant or a plaintiff. The Constitutional Court has the right to both a priori and a posteriori review, and it can invalidate whole laws or governmental decrees and ban their application for all future cases. Challenges to a law must be made within the first two months of its promulgation.
Exploring the history and creation of the Constitutional Court of South Africa, former Court Justice Albie Sachs gives a tour of the architecturally and artistically unique Court campus on Constitution Hill in Johannesburg. The campus is the site of the infamous Old Fort Prison, where thousands of people were held during the time of apartheid. Video is used with permission of the Constitutional Court Trust, South Africa.
The Constitutional Court will hear the case relating to whether it is constitutionally permissible to prohibit eligible South Africans from standing for election to the National Assembly and Provincial Legislatures other than through party lists. The applicants seek an order declaring certain provisions of the Electoral Act[1] invalid in so far as they do not allow independent candidates to stand for election. his is a matter of utmost importance. It delves into the ambit of the right to vote and its possible limitations. If the applicants' contentions are well-founded, it may mean that all past national and provincial elections took place under an unconstitutional electoral regime.
For more news, visit: sabcnews.com
The much-anticipated Constitutional Court hearing into the powers of the Public Protector will get under way in Johannesburg on Tuesday morning. The hearing is expected to settle the dispute over whether President Jacob Zuma is obliged to pay back money for non-security features at his private home in Nkandla.
For more News visit: http://www.sabc.co.za/news
The Constitutional Court will rule whether the President should disclose the reasons for hiring and firing Ministers and Deputy Ministers. Courtesy #DStv403
What is South Africa’s Constitution? And why should you care about it? Episode one of Keep It Constitutional’s animated campaign will tell you what the Constitution is, and why it matters to you.
South Africa has had four constitutions. first one, in 1910 when the country became a union. second in 1961. In 1961, when South Africa was declared a republic, the government adopted the second constitution. Then in 1983 the government passed the third constitution. the current one was adopted in 1994, and has been hailed as one of the most progressive even by global standards...http://owl.li/uOoUy