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Artikel 120: Constitutional review

Artikel 120

The constitutionality of Acts of Parliament and treaties shall not be reviewed by the courts.

In andere talen:

English

The constitutionality of Acts of Parliament and treaties shall not be reviewed by the courts.

Français

Le juge ne porte pas de jugement sur la constitutionnalité des lois et des traités.

Deutsch

Der Richter beurteilt nicht die Verfassungsmäßigkeit von Gesetzen und Verträgen.

Español

El juez no juzgará la constitucionalidad de leyes y tratados.

Explanation

Please note: Only the Dutch-language version of the Constitution has legal effect. 

The judge may not assess whether a law is substantively contrary to the Constitution, nor may he investigate whether a law or treaty was enacted in accordance with the Constitution.