Judicial Reform

[Hileville]

Proposed Amendment to Article 7: WORK IN PROGRESS. Similar to Balder right now which copied Euro I believe after the last amendment. I am changing things though.

<strong class='bbc'>Article 7 - Judiciary</strong>



1. The Supreme Court has the power to interpret the Charter and Laws and may annul any Law or part thereof that contradicts the Constitution and any action of the executive taken in the exercise of its powers that contradicts the Charter or Laws. The Supreme Court has the power to adjudicate on the legality of elections and the power to determine conviction and sentencing in criminal cases, and resolution and compensation in civil cases. The Supreme Court may exercise these powers upon being petitioned by an individual eligible to do so and with the agreement of more than half its members.



2. The Chief Justice is the President of the Supreme Court and has the responsibilities of the moderation and administration of the Supreme Court. The Chief Justice is obligated to designate an Associate Justice as the senior Associate Justice to assume his duties pro tempore during his absence or in the case of his recall or resignation until he is succeeded.



3. The Cabinet of The South Pacific has the responsibility of appointing the Supreme Court after each regular election of its members.? After a majority of members approve of the nominees they are to be submitted to the Assembly for approval.? Nominees will be approved by a vote in accordance with the normal Assembly procedures.

Let me know what you think and what needs to be changed.

<strong class='bbc'>Article 16 - Responsibilities and authority of the Ministry of Justice</strong>



The Ministry of Justice shall be led by the Minister of Justice who is the Chief Prosecutor for the region.



WORK IN PROGRESS