33. According to Article 81 of the Constitution, judicial power, which is independent from
the Executive and the Legislature, is exercised by the Supreme Court and the other courts and
tribunals. In this regard, these courts ensure the respect of the rights and freedoms specified
by the Constitution.
34. Since judicial authority is entrusted to judges, it is the primary responsibility of the latter
to ensure the effective protection of these rights. This judicial protection is ensured
throughout the country, particularly through the regular and administrative courts
35. The right to refer cases to these courts is formally recognized for all persons, with the
only limitations being legal capacity, deadline for appeal or interest in instituting
proceedings.
36. The organization and running of these courts and tribunals meet the main international
justice delivery standards, namely equality before the law without any discrimination,
independence and impartiality of justice delivery, presumption of innocence, the principle
whereby offences and punishment are grounded in law, right of appeal in criminal cases, right
to a defence as well as legal aid and assistance. The judicial reform system aims at improving
the justice system with the institution of a new judicial organization in order to make it more
effective.
Constitutional Court:
37. The Constitutional Court is the main guarantor of fundamental human rights and public
freedoms. It plays this role through its missions which aim at monitoring the constitutionality
of laws, regular conduct of elections, regulation of the running of institutions and the
activities of public authorities (Article 85 of the Constitution). Its decisions are not subject to
any appeal. They are binding on the public authorities, all administrative and judicial
authorities as well as all natural persons and legal entities (Article 94 of the Constitution).
B. Other Constitutional Institutions:
Government:
38. The Government plays an essential role in the promotion and protection of human rights
through its various ministries in charge of foreign affairs and international cooperation,
security, justice, promotion of women, children and the family, local government, health,
education as well as social development and solidarity.
National Assembly:
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