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Article 140
The Government is obligated to furnish to the National Assembly all the
explanations which are demanded of it on its administration and on its activities.
The means of information and control of the National Assembly on the action of the
Government are:
• the interpellation;
• the written question;
• the oral question;
• the Commission of inquiry;
• the motion of censure;
• the hearing in Commissions.
These means are exercised within the conditions determined by the Internal
Regulations of the National Assembly.
Title VI: Of the Judicial Power
• Judicial independence
Article 141
The judicial power is independent of the executive power and of the legislative
power.
Article 142
A sole order of jurisdiction is instituted of which the Supreme Court is the highest
instance.
• Structure of the courts
Article 143
The judicial power is exercised in Chad by the Supreme Court, the Courts of Appeal,
the Tribunals and the Justices of the Peace.
It is the guardian of the freedoms and of individual property and sees to the respect
of the fundamental rights.
Article 144
Justice is rendered in the name of the Chadian people.
Article 145
The President of the Republic is the guarantor of the independence of the
Magistrature.
He sees to the execution of the laws and of the decisions of Justice.
He is assisted by the Superior Council of the Magistrature.
Chad 1996 (rev. 2005)
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