Algerian Radio
The proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on the "Role of Constitutional Review in Protecting Rights and Freedoms in Algeria and Comparative Systems" concluded this Wednesday in Algiers, emphasizing the importance of this gathering in exchanging and sharing experiences among various constitutional courts.
The final statement affirmed that this international event "provided an opportunity to examine comparative experiences and an invitation to reflect on the path Algeria has forged in the field of constitutional justice. It also served as a scholarly occasion to discuss the role of constitutional review in protecting rights and freedoms in light of both the Algerian and comparative experiences."
The final statement also praised the content of the address delivered to the participants by the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, in which he affirmed that organizing this conference falls within the framework of "fulfilling the pledge he made to the Algerian people to build a state of rights and law, based on the absolute supremacy of the Constitution."
In a statement to the press on the sidelines of the closing session, Yasmine Kherbache, a judge at the Constitutional Court of the Kingdom of Belgium, stressed the importance of exchanging experiences between constitutional courts. She noted that this type of meeting contributes to "developing the law and promoting best practices, while also allowing participants to learn from and benefit from different experiences." She praised the "success achieved by the conference, whether through the high level of debate or the interaction demonstrated by the participants."
For his part, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Namibia, Peter Shivute, described the proceedings as "very rich and useful," noting that they facilitated the exchange of experiences among participants. He highlighted the importance of this interaction in strengthening the work of constitutional institutions.
He further emphasized the uniqueness of this meeting through its "inclusion of judges from the Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court as speakers alongside academics and students." He considered this openness to various stakeholders a "distinctive experience" that would enrich discussions on public affairs issues.
Meanwhile, the President of the Constitutional Council of Mauritania, Diallo Mamadou Bathia, praised the "high level" that characterized the proceedings, extending his thanks to Algeria for organizing this important event.
It is worth noting that this conference was organized by the Constitutional Court, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), under the high patronage of the President of the Republic.
