Tag: Constitutional Substance

  • Hierarchy of Norms

    Theories Concerning the Hierarchy of Norms In relation to the theories concerning the hierarchy of norms and constitutional law, Cesare Pinelli[1] made the following observation: Conflicts between norms arise within a legal system, and between legal systems, when two norms addressing the […]

  • Parliamentary Sovereignty

    Mizrahi Bank Case (Israel) In relation to the mizrahi bank case (Israel) and constitutional law, Suzie Navot[1] made the following observation: Israel has no single official document known as 'the Constitution', and for nearly half a century, its legal structure was based on the […]

  • Autochthonous Constitutions

    In relation to the autochthonous constitutions and constitutional law, Peter C Oliver[1] made the following observation: 'Autochthony' refers to the fact that a constitution is, legally speaking, 'home grown' or rooted in native soil. By this it is meant that the […]