The Q&A gives a high-level overview of the key legal concepts including the constitution, system of governance and the general legislative process; the main sources of law; the court structure and hierarchy; the judiciary and its appointment and the general rules of civil and criminal litigation.
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The Q&A is part of the global guide to legal systems. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit global.practicallaw.com/legalsystems-guide.
Constitution Form
1. What form does your constitution take?
The Luxembourg Constitution (Constitution du Grand Duché de Luxembourg) is a written constitution. It was inspired by the Belgian Constitution of 1831 and the French Constitution of the III Republic. Describing the foundation of the state, it guarantees the rights and liberties of citizens as well as providing for the separation of powers.
The current Constitution dates from 17 October 1868 and, since then, it has been revised multiple times to adapt it to the demands of modern democracy. The last revision was definitively adopted in December 2022 and entered into force on 1 July 2023. Now consisting of 132 Articles across four revised chapters, it includes several significant updates (such as strengthened social rights, citizen-initiated legislation, and a formal recognition of Luxembourg's language, flag, coat of arms, and national anthem).
To read the full article visit the Thomason Reuters website: Legal System in Luxembourg: Overview.
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