عماد الحوت

Constitutional review of laws does not mean rewriting them. In Decision No. 12/2026, the Constitutional Council did not merely invalidate specific phrases; rather, it imposed binding reservations that expanded exceptions and added restrictions and provisions that the Parliament did not vote on. In the file of the Islamist detainees, these interpretations must not render the amnesty without effect or entrench discrimination; justice requires fair and transparent treatment. Respect for the Council is a duty, and respect for the limits of its jurisdiction and the separation of powers is a constitutional duty. Reform should be through a law approved by Parliament