Understanding the Role of the Constitutional Court
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T-8 - Concept and Legal
Article 1.1 of the OLCC
"The TC, as the supreme interpreter of the EC, is independent of other constitutional bodies and subordinate only to the Constitution and this Charter. It can be conceptualized as the "highest court" in charge of the defense and interpretation of the Constitution.
Essential Notes
A) The Body as Supreme Court
The TC is the supreme court, in its role as institutional status with respect to the other branches of government. Considering its objective function, we emphasize that its mission is to defend and ensure the supremacy of the Constitution in our legal system. It is the first law that must be fulfilled by all subjects of law, as stated in Article CE 9.1: "The citizens and public authorities are... Continue reading "Understanding the Role of the Constitutional Court" »