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. It is composed of six members and a president, each two are appointed by the Sahrawi National Council, the Supreme Council of Justice, and the President of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, the latter of whom appoints the president of the council.[1]

Constitutional Council
المجلس الدستوري
Consejo Constitucional
JurisdictionSahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
Composition methodPresident of the Constitutional Council and 2 members are 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
CurrentlyMohamed Bouzid Mezine
Since10 August 2023

Current members

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Members of the Constitutional Council of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic[2]
Name Position Term Appointed by
Mohamed Bouzid Mezine President 2023–26 Brahim Ghali
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 is lifted through an explicit request from the Minister of Justice, approved by the president of the council. In the case of the president, the consent of the President of the Republic is required.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Constitution 2015, Article 133.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ Constitution 2015, Article 135.

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