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Supreme Constitutional Court of Syria
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The Supreme Constitutional Court (Arabic: المحكمة الدستورية العليا, Al-Mahkamah al-Dustūrīyah al-‘Ulyā) was the highest jurisdictional authority in Syria during the Assad regime. The 2025 Interim Constitution of Syria declares that the existing Supreme Constitutional Court will be dissolved and a new one will be formed.[1]
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History
The Supreme Court was established under the Syrian Constitution of 1973 to adjudicate electoral disputes, rule on the constitutionality of a law or decree challenged by the prime minister or People's Council, and to render opinions on the constitutionality of bills, decrees, and regulations when requested to do so by the prime minister.
The High Constitutional Court is forbidden, however, to question the validity of the popularly approved "laws submitted by the President of the Republic to popular referendums." The court consists of the president and four judges he appoints to serve a renewable term of four years.[2]
Under Article 47 of the 2025 Interim Constitution of Syria, the existing Supreme Constitutional Court shall be dissolved, and a new Supreme Constitutional Court shall be established.[1]
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Composition
Section 2 of Article 47 of the 2025 Interim Constitution of Syria states that the Supreme Court shall consist of seven members appointed by the President of the Syrian Arab Republic, each possessing integrity, competence, and experience, with its functions and authority regulated by law.[1]
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