Constitution
public
authorities.ofIt the
shall:Republic of Cameroon
- examine appeals on regional and council election
disputes;
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- give final rulings on appeals against final
judgements
passed
by lower courts in cases of
We, the people
of Cameroon,
administrative
disputes;
Proud of our linguistic and cultural diversity, an
-enriching
examine,feature
any other
disputes
expressly
devolving
of our
national
identity,
but
upon
it by law.
profoundly
aware of the imperative need to further
consolidate our unity, solemnly declare that we
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constitute
The
bench
shall
be competent
to control andto
sameaudit
destiny,
and
assert
our firm, determination
rule
public
accounts,Fatherland
as well as on
of public
buildonthe
Cameroonian
on those
the basis
of the
and
semi-public
enterprises.
ideals
of fraternity,
justice and progress;
It shall:
-Jealous
give final
rulings
on final
judgements passed
lower
of our
hard-won
independence
and resolved
audit
courts;same; convinced that the salvation of
to preserve
-Africa
examine
other matters
expressly
devolving
liesany
in forging
ever-growing
bonds
of
upon
it by among
law. African Peoples, affirm our desire
solidarity
to contribute to the advent of a united and free Africa,
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while maintaining
peaceful and brotherly relations
(1)
The
composition
and
with
theorganization,
other nationsfunctioning,
of the World,
in accordance
duties
of
the
Supreme
Court
and
the
benches
it
with the principles enshrined in the Charter of the
comprises,
the conditions for referring matters to
United Nations;
them as well as the procedure applicable before them
shall be laid down by law.
(2) The organization, functioning, composition and
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duties of the Courts of Appeal and judicial,
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