Supreme Court of Puntland

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The Supreme Court of Puntland
Maxkamadda Sare ee Puntland
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Supreme Court of Puntland
8°24′40″N48°28′31″E / 8.4111°N 48.4752°E / 8.4111; 48.4752
Established2022
Jurisdiction Government of Puntland
Location Garowe
Coordinates 8°24′40″N48°28′31″E / 8.4111°N 48.4752°E / 8.4111; 48.4752
Composition methodJudiciary
Authorised by Constitution of Puntland
Xeer Ilaaliye
CurrentlyAhmed Mohamed Yusuf
Since30 March 2022

The Supreme Court of Puntland was established under Presidential Decree Lr. 21 of 30 March 2022, as part of the Puntland Government's structure which includes the judiciary, legislative (House of Representatives), and the executive (the President, vice president and his nominated council of Ministries). The judiciary, including the Supreme Court, plays a crucial role in the legal structure of Puntland, ensuring the administration of justice and adherence to the Puntland Constitution. [1]

The Chief Executive of Puntland Supreme Court is Ahmed Mohamed Yusuf, who was appointed in March 2022. [2]

References

  1. "Somalia: Transitional Constitution of Puntland Regional Government". Refworld. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  2. Dalmar (2023-12-10). "Puntland Constitutional Court Upholds Rule of Law". Somali News in English | The Somali Digest. Retrieved 2024-04-06.