Chapter V
Judicial Power
Article 162
The honour of the Judiciary and the integrity and impartiality of judges are the bases of rule and a guarantee of rights and liberties.
Article 163
In administering justice judges shall not be subject to any authority. No interference whatsoever shall be allowed with the conduct of justice. Law shall guarantee the independence of the Judiciary and shall state the guarantees and provisions relating to judges and the conditions of their irremovability.
Article 164
Law shall regulate the Courts of various kinds and degrees and specify their functions and jurisdiction. Except when Martial Law is in force Military Courts shall have jurisdiction only over military offences committed by members of the armed and security forces within the limits specified by law.
Article 165
Sittings of the Courts shall be public save in the exceptional cases prescribed by law.
Article 166
The right of recourse to the Courts is guaranteed to all people. Law shall prescribe the procedure and manner necessary for the exercise of this right.
Article 167
The Public Prosecution Office shall conduct penal charges on behalf of society. It shall supervise the affairs of judicial police, the enforcement of penal laws, the pursuit of offenders and the execution of judgements. Law shall regulate this body, lay down its duties, and define the conditions and guarantees for those who assume its functions.
Article 168
The Judiciary shall have a Supreme Council which shall be regulated, and its duties defined, by law.
Article 169
Law shall regulate the settlement of administrative suits by means of a special Chamber or Court, and shall prescribe its organization and the manner of assuming administrative jurisdiction including the power of both nullification and compensation in respect of administrative acts contrary to law.
Article 170
Law shall organize the body which shall render legal advice to ministries and public departments and shall draft bills and regulations. Law shall also regulate the representation of the State and other public bodies before the Courts.
Article 171
A Council of State may be established by a law to assume the functions of administrative jurisdiction, rendering legal advice, and drafting bills and regulations, mentioned in the preceding two Articles.
Article 172
Law shall prescribe the method of resolving conflicts of jurisdiction of judgements between the various kinds of Courts.
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