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Chapter XVI · The Superior Courts

120. Constitutional Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court

Unofficial copy, with amendments up to 31 Oct 2022. Later amendments are not included. Check the official text before you rely on it.

The Supreme Court shall have sole and exclusive jurisdiction to determine any question as to whether any Bill or any provision thereof is inconsistent with the Constitution:

Provided that –

(a)

in the case of a Bill described in its long title as being for the amendment of any provision of the Constitution, or for the repeal and replacement of the Constitution, the only question which the Supreme Court may determine is whether such Bill requires approval by the People at a Referendum by virtue of the provisions of Article 83;

(b)

where the Cabinet of Ministers certifies that a Bill, which is described in its long title as being for the amendment of any provisions of the Constitution; or for the repeal and replacement of the Constitution, intended to be passed with the special majority required by Article 83 and submitted to the People by

Referendum, the Supreme Court shall have and exercise no jurisdiction in respect of such Bill;

(c)

where the Cabinet of Ministers certifies that a Bill which is not described in its long title as being for the amendment of any provision of the Constitution, or for the repeal and replacement of the Constitution, is intended to be passed with the special majority required by Article 84, the only question which the Supreme Court may determine is whether such Bill requires approval by the

People at a Referendum by virtue of the provisions of Article 83 or whether such Bill is required to comply with paragraphs (1)

and (2) of Article 82; or

(d)

where the Cabinet of Ministers certifies that any provision of any Bill which is not described in its long title as being for the amendment of any provision of the

Constitution or for the repeal and replacement of the Constitution is intended to be passed with the special majority required by Article 84, the only question which the Supreme Court may determine is whether any other provision of such Bill requires to be passed with the special majority required by Article 84 or whether any provision of such Bill requires the approval by the People at a Referendum by virtue of the provisions of Article 83 or whether such Bill is required to comply with the provisions of paragraphs (1) and (2) of Article 82.

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Finance

Chapter XVIIA

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Chapter XVIII

Public Security

Chapter XVIIIA

National Police Commission

Chapter XIX

The Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration

Chapter XIXA

Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption

Chapter XIXB

National Procurement Commission

Chapter XX

General

Chapter XXI

Transitional Provisions

Chapter XXII

Interpretation

Chapter XXIII

Repeal

Chapter XXIV

Promulgation of the Constitution

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