Supreme Court Angola
Angola's judiciary is structured to uphold the rule of law and administer justice throughout the country.
Supreme Court (Tribunal Supremo):
- Role: Serves as the highest instance of the common jurisdiction within Angola's judiciary.
- Composition: Consists of a president, a vice-president, and 16 judges, all appointed by the President of Angola.
- Function: Hears appeals from lower courts and has jurisdiction over serious crimes, including those committed by high-ranking officials.
- Location: Based in Luanda, the nation's capital.
- Establishment: Founded in 1985 with the introduction of the Unified Justice System.
Constitutional Court (Tribunal Constitucional):
- Role: Acts as the guardian of the Constitution, overseeing constitutional matters.
- Composition: Comprises 11 judges:
- Four appointed by the President.
- Four elected by the National Assembly.
- Two appointed by the Superior Council of the Judiciary.
- One elected by the public.
- Establishment: Established in 2008 to ensure the constitutionality of laws and regulations.
Additional Judicial Bodies:
- Superior Council of the Judiciary: Ensures the independence and proper functioning of the judiciary, responsible for the appointment and oversight of judges.
- Supreme Military Court (Supremo Tribunal Militar): Handles military justice matters.
- Court of Auditors (Tribunal de Contas): Oversees public financial management and accountability.
Recent Legal Developments:
- New Penal Code (2014): Introduced significant reforms, including the classification of money laundering as a criminal offense.
This structured judiciary aims to uphold legal standards and ensure justice across Angola.
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