Supreme Constitutional Court Discusses Legislative Development in Syria
The Supreme Constitutional Court held a constitutional forum in Damascus titled “Towards Constitutionally Compliant Legislation: The Role of the Government and the Supreme Constitutional Court.” The event, hosted by the General Secretariat of the Presidency of the Republic, was attended by the president and members of the court, alongside several government ministers, in an initiative aimed at strengthening integration between Syrian state institutions.
The discussions focused on the importance of regulating the drafting of draft laws and legislation during their initial stages. This is intended to ensure full compliance with the principles and provisions of the Constitutional Declaration and to solidify the principle of the supremacy of the Constitution over all other current legislation.
Participants emphasized the need to establish systematic mechanisms to enhance cooperation between the executive branch and the Constitutional Court. The goal is to build a stable and flexible legislative system that effectively addresses potential legal gaps and boosts public confidence in the performance of state institutions.
In his remarks, the President of the Supreme Constitutional Court, Dr. Issam Al-Khalif, noted that the contributions made by ministers, judges, and legal experts reflected a national awareness regarding the necessity of updating the legislative system to meet current demands. Al-Khalif explained that the outcomes of the forum would serve as a practical roadmap for unifying visions and improving legislative drafting mechanisms. He stressed that the integration between the executive and judicial branches is a fundamental guarantee for achieving legal security and protecting public and private rights and freedoms.
The discussion also covered methods for establishing the foundations of constitutional oversight, both preventative and subsequent, to ensure there is no conflict between new legislation and the spirit of the constitutional text, while maintaining the principle of the separation and balance of powers.
The Supreme Constitutional Court is tasked with overseeing the constitutionality of laws and regulations, providing opinions on draft laws, and interpreting the provisions of the Constitutional Declaration based on requests from competent official authorities. These functions make the court a vital pillar in building a state of law and institutions.
Source: Syria Focus Arabic
