(c) Other courts or tribunals as deemed necessary to be
established in accordance with the Interim Constitution
of Southern Sudan and the law.
The Supreme Court of Southern Sudan
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(1) The Interim Constitution of Southern Sudan shall provide for
the establishment of the Supreme Court of Southern Sudan
which shall be the highest judicial institution in Southern
Sudan.
(2) Appeals may be submitted from Southern Sudan courts,
state courts or other courts to the Supreme Court of
Southern Sudan on matters brought under or relating to
national, Southern Sudan and state laws as may be
determined by the Interim Constitution of Southern Sudan
and the law.
Competences of the Supreme Court of Southern Sudan
174 The Supreme Court of Southern Sudan shall:(a) be the court of final judicial instance in respect of any
litigation or prosecution under Southern Sudan or state law,
including statutory and customary law, save that any
decisions arising under national laws shall be subject to
review and decision by the National Supreme Court,
(b) have original jurisdiction to decide on disputes that arise
under the Interim Constitution of Southern Sudan and the
Constitutions of Southern Sudan states at the instance of
individuals, juridical entities or government,
(c) adjudicate on the constitutionality of laws and set aside or
strike down laws or provisions of laws that contradict the
Interim Constitution of Southern Sudan or the constitutions
of Southern Sudan states,
(d) be a court of review and cassation in respect of any criminal
or civil matter arising out of or under Southern Sudan laws,
(e) have criminal jurisdiction over the President and Vice
President of the Government of Southern Sudan and the
Speaker of Southern Sudan Legislative Assembly,
(f) review death sentences imposed by Southern Sudan courts
in respect of matters arising out of or under Southern Sudan
laws,
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