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iLaw accuses EC of acting like a court in Senate fraud case
Today 08:02Key points summarised by AI
iLaw criticizes the Election Commission (EC) for referring only 77 of 427 suspects in the 2024 Senate election fraud case to the Supreme Court, accusing it of overstepping its investigative role by acting like a court.
The NGO argues the EC should have continued investigating all suspects, asserting that the alleged fraud scheme's scale indicates broader involvement than the few referred.
iLaw suggests potential bias, noting EC members were approved by the Senate, and highlights that the EC's decision prevents the Supreme Court from fully examining evidence and denies public oversight.
The organization plans to release further information from the investigation files concerning individuals not referred to court, challenging the EC's justification for dropping cases based on witness reliability.
Charter Court drafting ruling about writing of new charter and required referendum
Today 10:09Key points summarised by AI
The Constitutional Court ruled that parliament can draft a new Constitution, but a public referendum must be held first to seek consent.
The court's initial statement on March 11th was brief, leaving crucial questions unanswered regarding the referendum's timing and the third reading of the constitutional amendments bill.
Judges are currently drafting a common, detailed judgment based on individual opinions, expected within a day or two, to clarify ambiguities for legislators.
Parliamentary leaders, including the Senate Speaker and Parliament President, are convening meetings to discuss how to proceed with the constitutional amendments bill, awaiting the full written ruling.