Constitutional Court of Albania

The Constitutional Court of the Republic of Albania (Albanian Gjykata Kushtetuese e Republikës së Shqipërisë ) examines the compatibility or constitutionality of acts of state, especially laws with the Constitution of Albania. Its seat is located in Tirana.

Structure

Legal foundations

The Constitutional Court based solely on the Constitution. She enjoys complete organic, administrative and financial independence. For the organization and function of the Court Act No. 8577 of 10 February 2000 is responsible.

Organization

The Constitutional Court is composed of nine members who are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Parliament. They are elected for a term of nine years, without the right to reelection. You need a high professional training in the field of justice and must have at least 15 years of professional experience. Every three years, renewed the composition of the Constitutional Court. The President is also appointed by the President from among the members and must be approved by Parliament. The court president officiated for three years.

Members

The Constitutional Court consists of the following nine members ( in brackets the year of the official start ):

History

Since its inception on June 7, 1992, the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Albania sparked a year following number of cases:

  • 2000: 96
  • 2001: 213
  • 2002: 243
  • 2003: 279
  • 2004: 210
  • 2005: 256
  • 2006: 251
  • 2007: 222
  • 2008: 171
  • 2009: 136
  • 2010: 143
  • 2011: 57 ( incomplete)
Statute
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