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🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Constitutional Court declares the constitutionality of the curfew in four provinces

The Constitutional Court of Ecuador has declared the curfew imposed by President Daniel Noboa in four provinces to be constitutional, asserting the legitimacy of the suspension of freedom of movement.

Mar 20 • 20:39 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Supreme Court: Same-sex married couples can adopt children – The reasoning behind the decision

The Greek Council of State has ruled that same-sex couples can adopt children, affirming the constitutionality of same-sex marriage and adoption rights established in May 2025.

Mar 20 • 11:18 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Criticism of 'Convex Path' Public Debate Stopping... Chairman to Specify Constitutionality Issues

A national debate committee faces strong criticism for including a 'convex emission reduction path' that shifts environmental responsibility to the future in its deliberation process for amending carbon neutrality laws while the chairman acknowledges possible constitutional issues.

Mar 20 • 06:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Inquiry into the constitutionality of digital services for the elderly

Finland's parliamentary social and health committee decided to seek an evaluation from the Constitutional Law Committee regarding the constitutionality of digital services for the elderly and disabled, reversing a previous decision.

Mar 19 • 12:01 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Health Committee of the Seimas Postponed the Discussion of the Health Insurance Law Amendments

The Seimas Health Committee decided to postpone the discussion on the amendments to the Health Insurance Law due to concerns about its constitutionality and errors from a previous government.

Mar 18 • 09:18 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Judgment on one vote disparity in House of Councillors election will be made by the Supreme Court; many High Courts found it 'in a state of unconstitutionality'

The Supreme Court of Japan will decide on the constitutionality of one vote disparity in the House of Councillors election, which saw a maximum disparity of 3.13 times in voter value in the July 2022 election.

Mar 18 • 08:05 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Constitutional Court declares the constitutionality of the state of emergency in nine provinces and three cantons

The Constitutional Court of Ecuador has upheld the constitutionality of a presidential decree extending a state of emergency in specific provinces due to severe internal unrest.

Mar 13 • 20:44 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Adoption, the juvenile court opens to civilly united gay couples: 'Banning it is discriminatory'

The juvenile court in Venice has referred a case involving a civilly united gay couple seeking to adopt a child from an orphanage abroad to the Constitutional Court for a ruling on the constitutionality of their exclusion from adoption.

Mar 13 • 09:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Italian Citizenship: Court Analyzes Constitutionality of Law Impacting Brazilian Descendants

Italy's Constitutional Court is examining the constitutionality of a new citizenship law affecting Brazilian descendants of Italian citizens.

Mar 11 • 15:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Italian citizenship: Court analyzes constitutionality of law that impacts Brazilian descendants

The Italian Constitutional Court is examining the constitutionality of recent changes to citizenship laws that affect descendants of Italians born abroad, particularly impacting Brazilian citizens.

Mar 11 • 14:14 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Botswana: Same-Sex Couple Challenges Marriage Act

A same-sex couple in Botswana is contesting the constitutionality of the Marriage Act, which prohibits same-sex marriages, in a case scheduled for the High Court.

Mar 9 • 15:27 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

The LNP’s phrase-banning law is wide open to constitutional attack. Is it a victory for the people, or a smart political play?

Queensland's new law banning specific political slogans raises questions about its constitutionality and political motivations.

Mar 7 • 19:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Tatiana Coronel: We will file a lawsuit of unconstitutionality against the law that reforms Cootad

Tatiana Coronel, the acting mayor of Guayaquil, announced plans to file a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a recently approved law that alters the Cootad.

Mar 5 • 18:51 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The CGT marched to the courts and presented itself before Justice to declare the labor reform unconstitutional

The General Confederation of Labor (CGT) marched to the courts to challenge the constitutionality of the recently approved labor reform in Argentina.

Mar 2 • 16:45 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

JONATHAN TURLEY: Trump strikes Iran — precedent and history are on his side

The article discusses the constitutionality of President Trump's military strikes on Iran, emphasizing the ongoing debate over the presidential powers in military actions without congressional approval.

Feb 28 • 15:53 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The Constitutional Court will assess the president's decrees regarding the approval of incomplete government composition

The Constitutional Court of Lithuania is set to review presidential decrees that established two incomplete government cabinets, as legal complaints have been raised regarding their constitutionality.

Feb 26 • 03:16 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Assembly approves dual training law amid alerts of constitutional flaws

Ecuador's National Assembly has approved a dual training law aimed at enhancing education-employment alignment, despite concerns about its constitutionality and potential impact on youth labor conditions.

Feb 25 • 18:21 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Is it correct to give the user complete authority to extend employment?" Application for unconstitutional judgment on the re-employment clause of the Employment Permit System

A Bangladeshi worker is challenging the constitutionality of South Korea's Employment Permit System after being denied a visa extension despite the employer's initial approval.

Feb 25 • 11:26 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Supreme Court Calls National Judges Conference on Judicial Reform Law on the 25th... Attention on Public Backlash

The Supreme Court of South Korea is holding a national judges conference on the 25th to discuss the proposed 'Judicial Reform 3 Laws,' facing staunch opposition from judges regarding their constitutionality.

Feb 24 • 11:22 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

More than 160 legal opinions reached the Constitutional Court regarding the investment agreement with the United Arab Emirates

Over 160 amici curiae have submitted their opinions to Ecuador's Constitutional Court concerning the Bilateral Investment Treaty with the UAE, focusing on its constitutionality.

Feb 23 • 12:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Park Sung-jae Silent on Need to Review Proclamation Order on the Day of Martial Law

During a Ministry of Justice meeting shortly after the declaration of martial law, former Minister Park Sung-jae reportedly remained silent on calls to review the constitutionality and legality of the order.

Feb 23 • 06:37 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The CGT prepares a lawsuit of unconstitutionality with three central arguments against the labor reform law

The CGT union is preparing a lawsuit to challenge the constitutionality of a labor reform law in Argentina, arguing that it undermines workers' rights and could eliminate national labor justice.

Feb 22 • 21:31 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Despite Controversies Regarding Unconstitutionality of the Crime of Distortion of Law, the Democratic Party Opted for Speed over Deliberation

The Democratic Party of Korea has decided to push forward with three major judicial reform bills, including the controversial 'crime of distortion of law,' amid concerns about their constitutionality.

Feb 22 • 14:12 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Proposal to Supplement the Parliamentary Team: A Legal Advisor for Members of the Seimas Would Be Created

A proposal in the Lithuanian parliament aims to allow members of the Seimas to hire a legal advisor to help assess the constitutionality of proposed legislation.

Feb 22 • 08:10 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

USA: The Supreme Court has canceled Trump's tariffs - Uncertainty in the economy

The US Supreme Court ruled against the constitutionality of Trump's extreme tariffs, a decision that has significant implications for the global economy.

Feb 20 • 14:47 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Can the disqualification clause in adult guardianship lead to job loss be unconstitutional? Supreme Court ruling today, explained

The Supreme Court of Japan is set to rule on the constitutionality of a clause that disqualifies individuals utilizing the adult guardianship system from employment in the security industry, amidst a lawsuit initiated by a former security guard in Gifu Prefecture.

Feb 17 • 21:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Unions, workers, and judges: the labor reform is destined for the courts

The proposed labor reform law in Argentina is expected to face significant legal challenges from judges and workers who may question its constitutionality, impacting its future in courts.

Feb 16 • 10:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Judicial and Prosecutorial Power Defend Constitutionality and Legality Against the National Council and Government

The article discusses recent actions by the judicial and prosecutorial authorities in Slovakia, highlighting their increasing scrutiny and independence in response to political pressures.

Feb 15 • 14:05 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Supreme Court's Judgment on Fired Security Guard's Appeal Regarding Adult Guardianship System

A former security guard who lost his job due to an adult guardianship law is awaiting a judgment from Japan's Supreme Court regarding the constitutionality of a disqualification clause that prohibits those under guardianship from working in the security industry.

Feb 14 • 21:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Constitutional Court defends the introduction of judgment appeal system, stating it is not unconstitutional

The Constitutional Court of South Korea has defended the introduction of a judgment appeal system amid criticisms regarding its constitutionality and potential for a quadruple trial system.

Feb 13 • 09:28 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Constitutional Court accepts applications for unconstitutionality against Transparency and Credit Strengthening laws

Ecuador's Constitutional Court has accepted applications challenging the constitutionality of the Transparency Law and the Credit Strengthening Law, citing concerns over the protection of constitutional rights.

Feb 11 • 22:55 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Constitutional Court Dismisses a Current Prosecutor's Constitutional Appeal Against the Abolition of the Prosecutor's Office

The Constitutional Court of South Korea dismissed a request by a current prosecutor challenging the constitutionality of the abolition of the prosecutor's office.

Feb 11 • 02:16 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Piotr Szymaniak: The Constitutional Tribunal Should Be PiS-Style, or None

The Law and Justice party in Poland challenges the constitutionality of the rules governing the selection of judges to the Constitutional Tribunal, advocating for a legislative framework instead of parliamentary regulations.

Feb 10 • 16:29 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Constitutional Court assesses the constitutionality of the decision to freeze LRT funding

The Constitutional Court is set to examine whether amendments to the law that froze funding for Lithuania's national radio and television are constitutional, following a request from opposition lawmakers.

Feb 5 • 15:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Forced closing of suspects in a psychiatric hospital. Unconstitutional regulations

The Constitutional Tribunal responded to a legal question regarding the constitutionality of regulations concerning the immediate execution of a court decision to place a suspect in a closed psychiatric facility, which arose during a disciplinary case involving a judge.

Feb 4 • 14:02 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The control of church law moves to the Supreme Court's General Assembly

The Estonian Parliament passed an amendment to the church and congregation law, but the president has refused to proclaim it, prompting further discussions on its constitutionality.

Feb 4 • 12:45 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Kirikuseadus in the Supreme Court: Is the Catholic Church, which led the Crusades, a threat to security?

A discussion in the Supreme Court about the constitutionality of the Church and Congregations Act raised the question of whether the Catholic Church should be considered a security threat to Estonia due to its historical role in calling for Crusades.

Feb 3 • 22:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Due to 'seizure' of the handball players' reception, the left is lowering demands to the Constitutional Court

The president of the Zagreb City Assembly, Matej Mišić, has submitted a proposal to the Constitutional Court to assess the constitutionality of the government's decision to organize a welcome for the Croatian bronze medal-winning handball team.

Feb 3 • 16:58 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Tomašević is going to the Constitutional Court over the welcome ceremony. "That decision can have important consequences"

Zagreb Mayor Tomislav Tomašević announced plans for the city assembly to vote on the constitutionality of the government's decision to take over the welcome ceremony for the bronze medal-winning handball team.

Feb 3 • 16:19 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

The President of the Assembly of Zagreb Demands a Review of the Constitutionality of the Government's Conclusion on the Reception

The President of the City Assembly of Zagreb, Matej Mišić, has submitted a proposal to the Constitutional Court regarding the Government's conclusion on organizing a welcome for the Croatian handball team after winning the bronze medal at the European Championship.

Feb 3 • 13:43 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Constitutional Expert: 'This is a tragedy and catastrophe – human, political and legal'

Constitutional expert Sanja Barić commented on the dispute regarding the organization of the Croatian handball players' welcome in Zagreb, asserting that the situation should be resolved legally through a review of the legality and constitutionality of the City Assembly's decision.

Feb 2 • 17:37 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Constitutional Court gave fifteen days for Government to send agreement with United Arab Emirates in original languages

The Constitutional Court has granted the Ecuadorian presidency a fifteen-day period to submit the full text of the Investment Treaty with the United Arab Emirates in its original three languages: English, Spanish, and Arabic, as part of a constitutionality analysis requested by President Daniel Noboa.

Feb 1 • 21:17 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Reform of Inheritance Tax: Rich People Can Calculate Themselves as Poor

The Federal Constitutional Court is set to rule in 2026 on the constitutionality of the current inheritance tax laws, as concerns arise regarding the exemption needs assessment rule which allows wealthy individuals to appear less wealthy for tax purposes.

Jan 15 • 05:39 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The separation of careers in the Pd

The article discusses the separation of careers between magistrates and politicians in the Democratic Party, focusing on Elly Schlein's opposition to justice reform despite its constitutionality.

Jan 12 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

The PASOK party submitted a challenge of unconstitutionality for the bill on the armed forces

The PASOK party has submitted a challenge in Parliament against six articles of a bill proposed by Nikos Dendias concerning changes to the Armed Forces, citing unconstitutionality based on principles of legal certainty and protected trust.

Jan 8 • 07:44 UTC

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