Constitutional Council (Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic)
The Constitutional Council (Arabic: المجلس الدستوري) is a judicial body in the government of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic.
| Constitutional Council | |
|---|---|
| المجلس الدستوري | |
| Jurisdiction | Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic |
| Composition method | President of the Constitutional Council is appointed by the President of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, 2 members by the Sahrawi National Council, 2 members by the Supreme Council of Justice |
| President of the Constitutional Council | |
| Currently | Mohamed Bouzid Mezine |
| Since | 10 August 2023 |
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The Constitutional Council is composed of a President, and two members each appointed by the Sahrawi National Council and the Supreme Council of Justice.[1]
Current members
| Name | Position | Term | Appointed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohamed Bouzid Mezine | President | 2023–26 | Brahim Ghali[2] |
| Abbih Salahi Babaha | Member | ||
| Mamouni Abdullah Al-Daf | |||
| Mohamed Saleh Al-Bashir | |||
| Al-Mahfoud Mohamed Al-Salek | |||
| Al-Hassan Saad Bouh Sanad, | |||
| Brahim Mohamed Ambarek |
Members of the Constitutional Council are granted immunity while performing their duties and cannot face prosecution or arrest except in the event of a severe criminal offense. Their immunity can only be lifted through an explicit request from the Minister of Justice, approved by the President of the Constitutional Council. In the case of the President of the Constitutional Council, the consent of the President of the Republic is required.[3]
References
- Constitution 2015, Article 133.
- "President of Republic appoints President and members of the Constitutional Council". Sahara Press Service. 11 August 2023. Archived from the original on 11 August 2023. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
- Constitution 2015, Article 135.
Bibliography
- "The Constitution of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic" (PDF). policingla.info. Pretoria, South Africa: Human Rights Centre of the University of Pretoria. 20 December 2015. Archived (PDF) from the original on 16 November 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
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