Author: Nor-Eleslam
Ibrahim Boughali, Speaker of the Algerian National People’s Assembly, emphasized today in Algiers that activating the parliamentary notification mechanism reflects a significant advancement in Algeria’s oversight system. This mechanism serves as a robust tool to uphold the supremacy of the constitution and ensure that legislations align with its principles and values.
Speaking during a study day organized by the National People’s Assembly in cooperation with the Constitutional Court, under the theme “Parliamentary Notification,” Boughali highlighted the mechanism’s role in enhancing institutional balance and safeguarding the rights and freedoms established under the 2020 Constitution. This constitution, initiated by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, was endorsed by the Algerian people on November 1, 2020.
According to Boughali, granting the parliament the power of parliamentary notification strengthens its oversight capabilities. This authority not only ensures the supremacy of the constitution but also bolsters the opposition’s role in improving parliamentary performance. However, he emphasized the importance of reviewing the procedures used by various notifying entities and considering the legal implications of decisions or opinions issued by the Constitutional Court.
Boughali further stated that parliamentary notification creates a collaborative functional relationship between the parliament and the Constitutional Court. This mechanism allows members of parliament to approach the Constitutional Court, enabling it to exercise its constitutional powers. These powers include reviewing the constitutionality of laws, treaties, or regulations, ensuring alignment between national legislation and international treaties, interpreting constitutional provisions, resolving disputes among constitutional institutions, or deciding on the lifting of parliamentary immunity.
He also referred to Article 193 of the Constitution, which specifies the entities authorized to notify the Constitutional Court. These include the President of the Republic, the Speaker of the Council of the Nation, the Speaker of the National People’s Assembly, the Prime Minister or Head of Government, and a minimum of 40 deputies or 25 senators.
Boughali concluded by noting that the study day, featuring contributions from distinguished speakers, aims to dissect the concept of parliamentary notification. This analysis includes exploring its scope, conditions, and legal effects in light of the provisions of the Constitution, as well as Organic Law No. 22-19 of July 31, 2022. This law outlines the procedures and methods for notifications submitted to the Constitutional Court and governs its operational rules.
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