Judiciary Discussion

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<strong class='bbc'>Article 6 - Judiciary</strong>

[*:2z1djlxj]The Judiciary of the Coalition of the South Pacific shall be comprised of two Divisions. These Divisions are the Superior Court of the South Pacific and the District Court of the South Pacific.





[*:2z1djlxj]The Superior Court of the South Pacific has the power to interpret the Charter and Laws and may annul any Law or part thereof that contradicts the Charter and any action of the executive taken in the exercise of its powers that contradicts the Charter or Laws. The Superior Court has the power to adjudicate on the legality of elections. The Superior Court may exercise these powers upon being petitioned by an individual eligible to do so.





[*:2z1djlxj]The Court of Conduct of the South Pacific has the power to determine conviction and sentencing in criminal cases, and resolution and compensation in civil cases. The Court of Conduct may exercise these powers upon being petitioned by an individual eligible to do so.





[*:2z1djlxj]The Election Commission of the South Pacific has the responsibilities of the moderation and administration of the Superior Court.





[*:2z1djlxj]The Minister of Justice has the responsibilities of the moderation and administration of the Court of Conduct.  The Minister of Justice may appoint Associate Justices[/color] for the purpose of aiding in and presiding over cases of the Court of Conduct. These Associate Justices must be approved by a majority vote of the Cabinet.





[*:2z1djlxj]All Citizens may petition the Judiciary and act as or appoint another person(s) to act as the prosecution in their case. All Defendants may defend themselves or appoint another person(s) to act on their behalf.





[*:2z1djlxj]In cases where the Government of the South Pacific must file charges they shall be filed by the Delegate and the Delegate will be responsible for the prosecution of said offense or may appoint someone to be responsible for said prosecution.[/color]





[*:2z1djlxj]The Procedures of the Judiciary shall be written in law by the Assembly of the South Pacific.