Judicial Reform

[Hileville]

How about this for now?

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



1. 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 Constitution 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 and the power to determine conviction and sentencing in criminal cases, and resolution and compensation in civil cases. The Superior Court may exercise these powers upon being petitioned by an individual eligible to do so..



2. The Magistrate has the responsibilities of the moderation and administration of the Superior Court.? The Magistrate may appoint Associate Magistrates for the purpose of aiding in and presiding over cases of the Superior Court.? These Associate Magistrates must be approved by a majority vote of the Assembly.



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



4.? The Procedures of the Superior Court shall be written in law by the Assembly of the South Pacific.

<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 to serve as Chief Prosecutor to all criminal cases brought before the Superior Court of the South Pacific.? The Minister of Justice will also serve as the Defense Attorney for members of Cabinet unless they are being prosecuted by the state.

I need some assistance on the MoJ stuff as the wording is just not coming to me.