judicial branch of South Sudan

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The judicial branch of South Sudan is the arm of government responsible for interpreting and applying the law, overseeing courts, and ensuring justice and constitutional compliance throughout the country.

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judicial branch of South Sudan canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf judicial branch
aimsTo ensure access to justice across South Sudan
constitutionalBasis Transitional Constitution of the Republic of South Sudan, 2011 NERFINISHED
cooperatesWith executive branch of South Sudan
legislative branch of South Sudan
country South Sudan NERFINISHED
employs judges in South Sudan
magistrates in South Sudan
supporting judicial staff in South Sudan
ensures supremacy of the constitution in legal matters
faces challenges of inadequate infrastructure
challenges of limited resources
challenges of shortage of trained legal professionals
function adjudication of civil disputes
adjudication of criminal cases
judicial review of legislation
protection of human rights under the constitution
guarantees independence of the judiciary
headedBy Chief Justice of South Sudan
highestCourt Supreme Court of South Sudan NERFINISHED
includes County Courts of South Sudan NERFINISHED
Courts of Appeal of South Sudan NERFINISHED
Customary Courts of South Sudan NERFINISHED
High Courts of South Sudan NERFINISHED
Supreme Court of South Sudan NERFINISHED
languageOfProceedings English
legalSystemComponents customary law
sharia-influenced law in some areas
statutory law
legalSystemType mixed legal system
mandatedBy Chapter IV of the Transitional Constitution of South Sudan NERFINISHED
oversees courts of South Sudan NERFINISHED
partOf Government of South Sudan NERFINISHED
protects rights and freedoms guaranteed by the constitution
recognizes customary courts for local dispute resolution
reformedAfter independence of South Sudan in 2011
responsibleFor administration of justice in South Sudan
application of laws in South Sudan
ensuring constitutional compliance in South Sudan
interpretation of laws in South Sudan
structureLevel local level courts
national level courts
state level courts
supervises judicial officers in South Sudan

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Government of South Sudan branch judicial branch of South Sudan