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Turkey aims for constitutional reforms
A multi-party parliamentary committee has started work on what observers say will be Turkey's first genuine civilian constitution. The process, according to analysts aims, amongst other reasons to, replace the Charter drafted essentially by the military regime 30 years ago with little public participation. To this end civil society and citizen groups accross Turkey are being mobilised to send in views.
Interview with Jayampathy Wickramaratne
مقابلة مع الدكتور جايامباثي فيكراماراتني ، المستشار لرئيس سري لانكا; مدير معهد الدراسات الدستورية ، سري لانكا; عضو لجنة صياغة قانون دستور سري لانكا لعام 2000; المستشار الأقدم السابق في وزارة الشؤون الدستورية ، سري لانكا
Interview with Florangel Rosario Braid
مقابلة مع الدكتور فلوانجيل روزاريو-برايد ، عضو اللجنة الدستورية لعام 1986 في الفلبين وخبير الاتصالات والتنمية ، ومستشار أقدم وأمين مجلس المعهد الآسيوي للصحافة والاتصالات
Nepal PM steps down, raising new uncertainties over constitutional process
Nepal's Prime Minister Jhala Nath Khanal yesterday tendered his resignation to President Ram Baran Yadahav, making his 6 months tenure the shortest within a four year period that has been characterized by unstable governments. A statement from his Press Advisor says the move was to pave the way for a national government that will be able to complete the peace process and the new constitution. Khanal's resignation has heightened fears that the conclusion of the constitutional process which has already been delayed three times might yet again miss the August 31 deadline.
Centre for Comparative Constitutional Studies
The Centre for Comparative Constitutional Studies (CCCS) is one of the Law School's thirteen specialist research centres and was established in the Faculty of Law in 1987. The CCCS undertakes and promotes research on the constitutional law and government of Australia and of other countries and provides a focal point for scholars and practitioners interested in these areas. The Centre seeks to focus greater attention on Australian constitutional law and government and of other countries whose systems are most relevant to Australia.
Asia Pacific Parliamentary Forum
The APPF acts to promote greater regional identification and cooperation with particular focus on: cooperation for the further advancement of peace, freedom, democracy, and prosperity; open and non-exclusive cooperation for the expansion of free trade and investment, and sustainable development and sound environmental practices; and non-military cooperation, which gives due consideration to issues relating to regional peace and security
Center for Policy Alternatives
The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) was formed in 1996 in the firm belief that the vital contribution of civil society to the public policy debate is in need of strengthening. CPA is committed to programs of research and advocacy through which public policy is critiqued, alternatives identified and disseminated. CPA is an independent, non-partisan organization which receives funds from international and bilateral funding agencies and foundations.
Asian Legal Resource Center
The Asian Legal Resource Centre (ALRC) is an NGO having General Consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. The ALRC was founded in 1986 by a prominent group of jurists and human rights activists in Asia. It is a body committed to the development of legal self-reliance and empowerment of people. It will place particular emphasis in its work on the areas of cultural, social and economic rights and the right of development. ALRC will work closely with and support regional, national, and local groups involved in this field, taking care, at the same time, to protect the autonomy and independence of such groups.
Constitutional Court: new institution proposed in Nepal's Constitution
Which institution should have the jurisdiction to interpret the constitution? How should dispute settlement between the provinces and the Kathmandu be addressed? Which institution should oversee the legality of the bodies set up in the Constitution? How can access to justice and trust in the judiciary be improved?
Nepal's Constituent Assembly gets a third extension amidst growing scepticism and talk of a constitutional crisis
Nepalese lawmakers agreed on Sunday to extend their parliament by three months in order to finish writing the nation's new constitution, (India Express). This agreement came at the end of weeklong negotiations between the country's largest political parties who have been unable so far to agree on the future structure of their government.
