Guarantors' Panel on the Constitutionality of Rules
| Collegio Garante della Costituzionalità delle Norme | |
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 2002 |
| Jurisdiction | San Marino |
| Headquarters | City of San Marino, San Marino |
| Agency executive |
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| Parent agency | Constitutional Framework of San Marino |
The Guarantors' Panel on the Constitutionality of Rules (Italian: Collegio Garante della Costituzionalità delle Norme) is the constitutional court of the Republic of San Marino. Established in 2002, this judicial body is tasked with overseeing the constitutionality of laws and regulations to ensure they align with the constitutional principles of San Marino.[1]
History
[change | change source]The Guarantors' Panel on the Constitutionality of Rules was established in 2002, following constitutional reforms aimed at enhancing the judicial oversight within San Marino. Prior to this, there was no dedicated court to review the constitutionality of the legislation in San Marino.
Structure and function
[change | change source]The Guarantors' Panel is composed of judges appointed by the Grand and General Council of San Marino. The panel serves as the guardian of constitutional legality, with the authority to review laws, decrees, and regulations to ensure compliance with the Constitution of San Marino. Its rulings are binding and cannot be appealed, making it the final arbiter on matters of constitutional law in San Marino.
Notable cases
[change | change source]The Guarantors' Panel has ruled on several landmark cases, setting important precedents in constitutional law. These decisions have reinforced the rights of individuals and clarified the boundaries of government powers under the Constitution.