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The Administrative Courts and the Council
of State
The Council of State is the superior Court in the area
of administrative justice and as such is the Court of last
instance to review and decide upon all rulings rendered
by Administrative Courts, unless the laws specifically refer
these to other judicial authorities. Similar to the Court
of Appeals, the Council of State, too, is the court of first
and final instance for specific cases defined by laws. It
also ensures the consistency of rulings among the administrative
courts.
The Council of State is also the highest consultative body
of the state, and in this capacity, expresses its opinions
on draft legislation when requested to do so by the Prime
Minister and the Council of Ministers. It also examines
draft regulations and concessional contracts. It is responsible
for resolving administrative disputes.
Three fourths of the members of the Council of State are
appointed by the Supreme Council of Judges and Public Prosecutors
from among first category administrative judges and prosecutors
or from among those considered for this profession; the
remaining one fourth is selected by the President of the
Republic from among civil servants whose qualifications
are stipulated in the law.
Judiciary Branch
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