Ensuring compliance with the Constitution

The Constitutional Council reviews laws to ensure that they comply with the Constitution. In doing so, it protects constitutional rights and freedoms and ensures compliance with the rules governing public authorities.

Reviewing laws and elections

It may review a law before its promulgation when the matter is referred to it under the prescribed conditions. A priority question of constitutionality also allows a legislative provision already in force to be challenged during legal proceedings, following a screening process.

It also ensures that presidential elections and referendums are conducted properly and rules on disputes concerning the election of members of the National Assembly and senators.