Supreme Court of Ireland

Constitutional Court President Zühtü Arslan underlined that the rulings by the top court are binding for everyone, including the executive, legislative, and judiciary bodies, after some of its verdicts have not been implemented by the lower and appeal courts.

The best way to resolve the ongoing row between the two high courts is the new constitution, as the current charter has contradictory articles about the duties and responsibilities of the Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court of Appeals, Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç has said.

"The ECJ completely ignores the Polish Constitution and the rulings of the Constitutional Court," Deputy Justice Minister Sebastian Kaleta wrote on Twitter on Wednesday.
He emphasized that the European Court exceeds its powers.

Critics call the reforms a step-by-step takeover of institutions vital to democracy. 

As determined as PiS is to restructure the system, others are equally bent on resisting the changes. From street protests to legal challenges by judges and lawyers, the backlash has been considerable.

The Supreme Court's decision that appointments and sackings of public officials by parliament can no longer be countermanded by the courts - even if they are illegal - has caused controversy in Montenegro since it was announced last week.

Convicted November 17 terrorist Dimitris Koufodinas has vowed to continue his hunger strike following a decision by a Greek judicial council to reject his appeal for a fresh leave.

Convicted November 17 terrorist Dimitris Koufodinas has vowed to continue his hunger strike following a decision by a Greek judicial council to reject his appeal for a fresh leave.

The Supreme Court of Britain has ruled that the government cannot trigger Article 50 and initiate the withdrawal from the European Union without consent of Parliament.

The decision, which turns down a government's appeal of the ruling of a lower-instance court, has been approved by a distinct majority of 8 to 3 votes, according to the Guardian.

Turkey's Supreme Court of Appeals has reversed a local court ruling requiring compulsory vaccination for a couple's baby, citing the Turkish Constitutional Court which previously reversed a similar ruling arguing the requirement was a "violation of rights." 

The Constitutional Court has ruled to limit the Turkish president?s authority over trials of high-level commanders in the Supreme Court. 

According to the top court?s latest ruling, the Council of State will give the final decision on the suspension from the profession of commanders tried by the Supreme Court, rather than the president.