Supreme Court of Somaliland

The Supreme Court of Somaliland (SCS) is the highest court under the Constitution of Somaliland.[1] The Court holds the power of judicial review, the ability to invalidate a statute for violating a provision of the Constitution.[2] it has ultimate and extensive appellate, original, and advisory jurisdictions on all courts (including the district court and regional court), involving issues of laws and may act on the verdicts rendered on the cases in context in which it enjoys jurisdiction.[3] The court is headed by Chief Justice of Somaliland who is appointed by the president of Somaliland, the current President of the Court is Adan Haji Ali.[4]

Supreme Court of
the Republic of Somaliland
Maxkamadda Sare ee Jamhuuriyadda Somaliland
Coat of arms
Established1991
LocationHargeisa, Maroodi Jeex
Authorized byConstitution of Somaliland
Number of positions14
Chief Justice of Somaliland
CurrentlyAdan Haji Ali
Since30 August 2016 (2016-08-30)

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