Constitutional Court of Niger

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The Constitutional Court of Niger is the country’s highest judicial body responsible for interpreting the constitution, overseeing the legality of laws and elections, and arbitrating disputes between state institutions.

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Constitutional Court of Niger canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf constitutional court
branch judicial branch of Niger
composition panel of judges
country Niger NERFINISHED
establishedBy Constitution of Niger NERFINISHED
function constitutional review
electoral oversight
institutional arbitration
independence constitutionally guaranteed
jurisdiction Niger NERFINISHED
languageOfProceedings French
legalStatus highest judicial authority in constitutional matters in Niger
locatedIn Niamey NERFINISHED
power annuls laws that are unconstitutional
decides on disputes concerning the division of powers between state institutions
issues advisory opinions on constitutional questions when requested by authorities
validates legislative election results
validates presidential election results
role arbitrates disputes between state institutions
controls conformity of international treaties with the Constitution
guarantees respect for the Constitution
interprets the Constitution of Niger
oversees legality of elections
reviews constitutionality of laws
rules on electoral disputes
rules on referendums
subjectTo Constitution of Niger NERFINISHED
typeOfLawReviewed ordinary laws
organic laws
regulations related to elections

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Government of Niger cooperatesWith Constitutional Court of Niger