#constitutional-court

#constitutional-court

Taiwan's Constitutional Court upheld the death penalty but limited its use to the most serious crimes with better safeguards.

Controversial reforms to Taiwan's government oversight laws may jeopardize national security, sparking intense debate and a pivotal court ruling.

The Constitutional Court ruled parliamentary committees can choose chairpersons without guaranteeing AfD chairs, impacting the party's parliamentary influence.

The constitutional court in Germany has ruled to cut state funding to a minor far-right political party, Die Heimat, due to its aim of undermining or overthrowing German democracy.

This decision has sparked calls for similar rules to be applied to the rightwing populist party AfD, which is facing controversy over its immigration policy.

Thailand's Constitutional Court banned the popular Move Forward Party for proposing to amend the law on defaming the royal family.

Thailand is witnessing a shift from military coups to court-led political changes, causing citizen anger towards judicial overreach.

Thailand's constitutional court has ruled that the opposition party's pledge to reform the country's lese-majesty law is unlawful.

The court ordered the Move Forward party and its leader, Pita Limjaroenrat, to stop all forms of communication aimed at bringing reforms to the law.

Thailand's Constitutional Court ruled that the Move Forward Party violated the constitution by seeking to change the royal defamation law.

The court stated that the party's proposal amounted to an attempt to separate the monarchy from the Thai nation and overthrow the democratic regime with the king as the head of state.

The ruling could set a precedent for future reviews of the royal defamation law, which carries penalties of up to 15 years in jail.

Thailand's democracy faces significant challenges as the Constitutional Court removes the prime minister and dissolves the opposition party.

Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin was dismissed by the Constitutional Court for ethical violations, leading to increased political turmoil and economic uncertainty.

Srettha Thavisin was ousted as Thailand's prime minister for appointing a lawyer with a criminal conviction, highlighting the power of the royalist establishment.

Thailand's political instability continues as Srettha Thavisin becomes the latest Prime Minister ousted, raising concerns about the influence of conservative elites.

Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin dismissed by Constitutional Court for ethical breach in Cabinet appointment, prompting parliamentary vote for new leader.

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin was ruled to be dismissed by Thailand's Constitutional Court over the appointment of a minister with a criminal conviction.

The Constitutional Court of Thailand removed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin for appointing a minister with a criminal past, deepening political instability.

The Constitutional Court of South Africa barred former President Jacob Zuma from the upcoming election due to a past criminal conviction, impacting the country's political landscape.

The Czech Republic's Constitutional Court overturned a law mandating surgical procedures for transgender individuals, aligning with EU norms.

Uganda's Constitutional Court upholds 'Kill the Gays' law despite finding it inconsistent with some rights.

Human rights activists challenge the law based on violations of fundamental rights and international treaties.

Germany's Constitutional Court is deciding whether the extremist party Die Heimat should lose state support and tax relief.

The ruling could have implications for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.

Germany's Constitutional Court ruled that the extremist party Die Heimat (formerly NPD) should have its state subsidies withdrawn and tax relief canceled for six years.

The ruling could have implications for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party and discussions around similar measures being taken against them.