Appealing To Thr Constitutional Court Flashcards

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Appealing to the constitutional court:

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KU: Citizens can appeal to the court if they feel their constitutional rights are being violated

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the court makes rulings which the govt must act upon. For example

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A: This is important because it means that citizens can participate by having their opinions listened to and then have the govt make new laws if it it’s important enough.

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KU:In 2018 three men appealed to the constitutional court saying that the law saying adults can’t use cannabis in their home went against their constitutional right to privacy

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the appeal was successful and the law was changed

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A: this is important because it shows that you can appeal to the constitutional court for many reasons and still be successful if the matter is seen as important enough.

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E:Overall

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this is a bad way of participating for people who have less significant issues however it is a good way for those with big issues affecting their life to appeal and try and get a law passed for themselves and everyone

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