Anna Dziedzic

Our attempt to disentangle an interim decision of the Constitutional Court of Guatemala on the relationship between international and constitutional law. In short: a reservation to the VCLT is not the place to entrench constitutional rules blog-iacl-aidc.org/2025-posts/2...

Make sure you don't miss the official launch of the updated GLOBALCIT Dataset ✨️

This Wednesday, 18 June ⏰️🚨

More info and registration link 👇

New research centre at Warwick Law: The Centre for Constitutions in Context (CCC) (@cccwarwick.bsky.social). Founded by @maramalagodi.bsky.social and me, the CCC investigates constitutions in their broader context. Follow us for information, including events and news: warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/law/...

Nikitha Aithal, Helena Cook, Marnie Lloydd and Julija Sardelić focus on 🇳🇿 2024 citizenship restoration for Sāmoans, arguing it treats the symptoms, not the systems of colonial injustice

Justice means dismantling ongoing racism & exclusion, not just restoring legal status ⚖️

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Great post on the IACL-AIDC Blog by Coel Kirkby and Thomas Martyn on the Supreme Court of Fiji's judgment [2024] FJSC 20, laying the groundwork for the current legal challenge to Fiji's "unamendable" Constitution

blog-iacl-aidc.org/2025-posts/2...

Constitution challenge - The Fiji Times The process of seeking a Supreme Court ruling on whether the 2013 Constitution’s rigid amendment rules are unconstitutional is in progress. In response to questions by The Fiji Times Prime Minister Si...

Fiji's Cabinet will seek an interpretation from the Supreme Court on the amendment provisions of the 2013 Constitution, setting "the stage for what could become the most significant test of Fiji's Constitution since its controversial adoption in 2013" www.fijitimes.com.fj/constitution...

‘Top Pacific diplomats ready for direct talks on Bougainville independence’

Latest from Leah Lowonbu, Harlyne Joku and myself for BenarNews Pacific.

#PNG #MSG #PIF

LINK: www.benarnews.org/english/news...

Constitutional transformations: Women’s participation in constitution-making and state-building in times of conflict and transition | International IDEA Women are often marginalised from decision-making in conflict and transitional contexts. Despite evidence that women’s presence and participation lead to better and longer lasting outcomes for peace, ...

Happening today at #CSW69!

📢 @internationalidea.bsky.social & the Mission of Canada to the UN are hosting a side event on the critical role of women in #peacebuilding and constitution-building during times of conflict and transition. ⬇️ #DemocracyForAll

www.idea.int/events/const...

Today is the anniversary of my dear friend Dr Julius Yam, who left us far too early on 19 March 2024. He was such a warm, fiercely intelligent, and wickedly funny man. Many of us are working to make sure that he and his leading work are remembered in the field of comparative constitutional studies.

PNG parliament amends constitution further limiting access to votes of no confidence The Papua New Guinea Parliament has passed a significant constitutional amendment, introducing an 18-month grace period following any unsuccessful Vote of No Confidence (VONC) against a sitting Prime Minister.

PNG parliament amends constitution further limiting access to votes of no confidence

Constitution Amendment Bill tabled in Parliament Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has tabled the Constitution Amendment Bill for the first reading in Parliament. The Bill seeks to change the require

Parliamentary debate on constitutional change in Fiji. The parliament is navigating provisions in the 2013 Constitution that try to make the amendment provisions unamendable www.fijivillage.com/news/Constit...

Trove API users beware! I had a meeting with the NLA on Friday about my cancelled API keys and was shocked by changes in their policy towards API use that could have a big impact of HASS research using #Trove data. More details […]

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Discover the series 'Hart Studies on Judging and the Courts'

Examines judges, the judiciary, and the courts, from a range of doctrinal and theoretical perspectives and with a primary focus on appellate courts in the common law world buff.ly/41aNsKE

#PublicLaw

HRPP lawyer asks Speaker to delay amendment signing The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly has been urged to delay signing the certificate for a constitutional amendment aimed at unifying the court structure, following its passage in Parliament on Wed...

Legal challenge now looms to parliament's vote to change Samoa's constitution. The issue is a familiar one: how a majority is calculated www.samoaobserver.ws/category/sam...

Nauru sells citizenship to help fund relocations as sea levels rise A new ‘golden passport’ scheme aims to raise funds to relocate people inland as climate change raises sea levels

depressing #citizenshipbyinvestment crossover with climate change

Maulolo’s Vote made it 36-16 to remove doubt over the “two-thirds majority” - Samoa Global News Wednesday 26 February 2025, Apia Samoa. Parliament have this morning passed Constitutional amendments set to reverse the controversial 'three-bills' passed in December 2020. Changes made to the Lands ...

Samoa's parliament passes constitutional amendments, reversing changes made in 2020 to the judiciary and Lands and Titles Court samoaglobalnews.com/maulolos-vot...

Bill To Amend 2013 Constitution to be Tabled in Parliament A Bill to amend relevant provisions of Chapter 11 of the 2013 Constitution is being finalised for tabling in Parliament as Cabinet sets in motion measures to initiate a review of the supreme law of Fi...

A process to review and amend Fiji's constitution is underway maitvfiji.com/fiji-cabinet...

Samoa political update: Fiame prevails - Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre PM Fiame, supported by the Speaker of the House, has survived an attack on her leadership from within her own party, but further instability is likely.

Fiame Naomi Mata’afa, Samoa’s first female Prime Minister, remains the country's PM, but the FAST party remains divided. Good analysis from Lagipoiva Cherelle Jackson & Lilomaiava Maina Vai on Devpolicy: devpolicy.org/samoa-politi...

I loved reading that book - you remind me it is definitely one to read again

My article examines how the external face of the constitutions of Tonga, Samoa and Tuvalu shaped constitution making and interpretation. It builds on work I first presented in 2018 - thanks to all colleagues for their feedback and support over this long project! www.elgaronline.com/view/journal...

@cherylas1.bsky.social has shaped my work and career in so many ways. It is an honour to be part of this special issue of Comparative Constitutional Studies celebrating her scholarship. Open access for a short time www.elgaronline.com/view/journal...

Trouble is brewing in paradise: Fiame's leadership hangs in the balance - Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre Samoa’s political future hangs in the balance as the PM faces a revolt, say Lagipoiva Cherelle Jackson and Junior S. Ami.

On Devpolicty Lagipoiva Cherelle Jackson & Junior S. Ami provide a great explainer of the political crisis in Samoa: devpolicy.org/trouble-is-b... @amitam.bsky.social

New Zealand rejects Cook Islands passport plan New Zealand has rejected a proposal by the Cook Islands, a self-governing nation in free association with the larger Pacific country.

New Zealand rejects a proposal by the Cook Islands to create its own passports and citizenship. Citizenship in nations that are not-quite-states is complicated and deserves more comparative study @globalcit.bsky.social islandsbusiness.com/news-break/n...

📣🔖🏆 Call for Nominations for the 2025 ICON·S Book Prize! Nominate your candidates by January 31, 2025.
Learn more about eligibility and the nomination process here: icon-society.org/book-prize-n...

Constitutional Deadline Sparks Concerns - Tavuli News (Solomon Islands) Opposition raises concerns over the PM's decision to convene the Constituent Assembly a day before the constitutional deadline.

Solomon Islands Constituent Assembly to reconvene before the end of 2024 after a Bill to extend its deadline to debate and vote on a new Federal Constitution fails to pass parliament. Excellent reporting (with links!) by Georgina Kekea www.tavulinews.com.sb/opposition-c...

Whose Vision for Fiji? Constitutional Reform at a Crossroads As Fiji contemplates constitutional reform, questions arise about both the scope of the reform and the process itself. Debates unfold against a backdrop of militarised politics, contested ethnic ident

Romitesh Kant & Mereoni Chung on the opportunities and challenges of constitutional reform in Fiji: "Against a backdrop of militarised politics, contested ethnic identities, and a legacy of exclusionary practices... the key question is: Whose vision will shape the future of Fiji?" buff.ly/49rCnZI

Building a comparative constitutional law starter pack - let me know if you’d like to be added!

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'685's to the world:' Restoring Citizenship Bill passes with unanimous support The Citizenship Western Samoa Restoration Amendment Bill has passed its third and final reading in New Zealand Parliament today.

With unanimous support, the Citizenship Western Samoa Restoration Amendment Bill has passed its third and final reading in New Zealand Parliament today. Huge mihi to @teanau.bsky.social for this huge result. 💚

How not to do public consultation. Or public policy.

External support to constitution building processes occupies a sensitive place at the interface of the national & international. The Report develops 4 factors to consider to enhance the effectiveness of external support: National ownership, Added value, Quality, & Influence eba.se/en/current/h...