1. Matters governed by Shari’a law and matters of personal status, shall come under the
jurisdiction of Shari’a and religious courts, in accordance with the law.
2. Military courts shall be established by special laws. Such courts may not have any
jurisdiction beyond military affairs.
Article 102
Administrative courts may be established by law, to consider administrative disputes and
disciplinary claims. Any other jurisdiction of such courts, and procedures to be followed
before them, shall be specified by the law.
Article 103
1. A High Constitutional Court shall be established by law to consider:
(a)
The constitutionality of laws, regulations, and other enacted rules.
(b)
The interpretation of the Basic Law and legislation.
(c)
Settlement of jurisdictional disputes which might arise between judicial
entities and administrative entities having judicial jurisdiction.
2. The law shall specify the manner in which the High Constitutional Court is formed
and structured, the operating procedures it will follow and the effects resulting from
its rulings.
Article 104
The High Court shall temporarily assume all duties assigned to administrative courts and
to the High Constitutional Court, unless they fall within the jurisdiction of other judicial
entities, in accordance with applicable laws.
Article 105
Court hearings shall be public, unless a court decides to make them in camera due to
considerations related to public order or public morals. In all cases, the sentence shall be
pronounced in a public hearing.
Article 106
Judicial rulings shall be implemented. Refraining from or obstructing the implementation
of a judicial ruling in any manner whatsoever shall be considered a crime carrying a
penalty of imprisonment or dismissal from position if the accused individual is a public
official or assigned to public service. The aggrieved party may file a case directly to the
competent court and the National Authority shall guarantee a fair remedy for him.
The Public Prosecution
Article 107