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Judicial branch Senegal, in 36 editions.
The entry for Senegal published Judicial branch in 36 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 19 editions. Each is shown as published. Judicial branch in every entry.
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- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Judicial branch” (1990 to 2025).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024Supreme Court (Cour Supreme)
Supreme Court (Cour Supreme)
- Supreme Court (Cour Supreme) Chief of State--President Abdou DIOUF (since 1 January 1981);
- Head of Government--Prime Minister Habib THIAM (since 7 April 1991) Socialist Party (PS), President Abdou DIOUF;
- Senegalese Democratic Party (PDS), Abdoulaye WADE;
- 13 other small uninfluential parties
Rewritten: too little of the 1990 text remains to mark the changes.
Supreme Court (Cour Supreme) Chief of State--President Abdou DIOUF (since 1 January 1981); Head of Government--Prime Minister Habib THIAM (since 7 April 1991) Socialist Party (PS), President Abdou DIOUF; Senegalese Democratic Party (PDS), Abdoulaye WADE; 13 other small uninfluential parties
The same text in 5 editions, 1992 to 1996.
Supreme Court (Cour Supreme)
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
Supreme Court (Cour Supreme)
- under the terms of a reform of the judicial system implemented in 1992, the principal organs of the judiciary are as follows;
- Constitutional Court;
- Council of State;
- Court of Final Appeals or Cour de Cessation;
- Court of Appeals
Rewritten: too little of the 1996 text remains to mark the changes.
under the terms of a reform of the judicial system
implemented in 1992, the principal organs of the judiciary are as
follows; Constitutional Court; Council of State; Court of Final
Appeals or Cour de Cessation; Court of Appeals
- under the terms of a reform of the judicial system implemented in 1992, the principal organs of the judiciary are as follows;
- Constitutional Court;
- Council of State;
- Court of Final Appeals or Cour de Cassation;
- Court of Appeals
under the terms of a reform of the judicial system
implemented in 1992, the principal organs of the judiciary are as
follows; Constitutional Court; Council of State; Court of Final
Appeals or Cour de Cessation; Cassation; Court of Appeals
- under the terms of a reform of the judicial system implemented in 1992, the principal organs of the judiciary are as follows;
- Constitutional Court;
- Council of State;
- Court of Final Appeals or Cour de Cassation;
- Court of Appeals
under the terms of a reform of the judicial system
system implemented in 1992, the principal organs of the judiciary
are asFinal
Final Appeals or Cour de Cassation; Court of Appeals
- under the terms of a reform of the judicial system implemented in 1992, the principal organs of the judiciary are as follows: Constitutional Court;
- Council of State;
- Court of Final Appeals or Cour de Cassation;
- Court of Appeals
under the terms of a reform of the judicialfollows; follows: Constitutional Court; Council of State; Court of
The same text in 2001 and 2002.
- Constitutional Court;
- Council of State;
- Court of Final Appeals or Cour de Cassation;
- Court of Appeals;
- note-the judicial system was reformed in 1992
under the terms of a reform of the judicial system implemented in 1992, the principal organs of the judiciary are as follows: Constitutional Court; Council of State; Court of Final Appeals or Cour de Cassation; Court of Appeals Appeals; note-the judicial system was reformed in 1992
The same text in 3 editions, 2003 to 2005.
- Constitutional Court;
- Council of State;
- Court of Final Appeals or Cour de Cassation;
- Court of Appeals;
- note - the judicial system was reformed in 1992
Constitutional Court; Council of State; Court of Final Appeals or Cour de Cassation; Court of Appeals; note-the note - the judicial system was reformed in 1992
The same text in 6 editions, 2006 to 2011.
- Constitutional Court;
- Council of State;
- Court of Final Appeals or Cour de Cassation;
- Court of Appeals
Constitutional Court; Council of State; Court of Final Appeals or Cour de Cassation; Court of Appeals; note - the judicial system was reformed in 1992 Appeals
- Constitutional Council;
- Council of State;
- Court of Final Appeals or Cour de Cassation;
- Court of Appeals
Constitutional Court; Council; Council of State; Court of Final Appeals or Cour de Cassation; Court of Appeals
The same text in 2013 and 2014.
- highest court(s):
- Highest Appeals Court or Cour de Cassation (consists of 13 judges including the court president);
- Constitutional Council (consists of 5 members including the court president, vice-president, and 3 judges)
- judge selection and term of office:
- Highest Appeals Court judges' tenure NA; Constitutional Council members appointed by the president of the republic to serve 6-year terms with renewal of 3 members every two years
- subordinate courts:
- Court of Appeals; regional and first instance courts
Rewritten: too little of the 2012 text remains to mark the changes.
highest court(s):
Highest Appeals Court or Cour de Cassation (consists of 13 judges including the court president); Constitutional Council (consists of 5 members including the court president, vice-president, and 3 judges)
judge selection and term of office:
Highest Appeals Court judges' tenure NA; Constitutional Council members appointed by the president of the republic to serve 6-year terms with renewal of 3 members every two years
subordinate courts:
Court of Appeals; regional and first instance courts
- highest court(s):
- Court of Final Appeals or Cour de Cassation (consists of NA judges);
- Constitutional Council (consists of 5 members including the court president, vice-president, and 3 judges)
- judge selection and term of office:
- Court of Final Appeals judges' appointed by the president upon recommendation of the Higher Council of the Judiciary, a body chaired by the president of the republic;
- judge tenure NA;
- Constitutional Council members appointed by the president of the republic to serve 6-year terms with renewal of 3 members every 2 years
- subordinate courts:
- High Court of Justice (for crime of high treason by president);
- Supreme Court (for abuses by government executives and local officials);
- Court of Auditors;
- Courts of Appeal;
- Assize Courts (4);
- Regional and District Courts, Labor Court
highest court(s):
Highest Appeals13 judges including the court president); NA judges); Constitutional Council (consists of 5 members including the court president, vice-president, and 3 judges)
judge selection and term of office:
Highest Appealstwo 2 years
subordinate courts:Appeals; regional Justice (for crime of high treason by president); Supreme Court (for abuses by government executives and first instance courts local officials); Court of Auditors; Courts of Appeal; Assize Courts (4); Regional and District Courts, Labor Court
- highest court(s):
- Supreme Court or Cour Supreme (consists of the president and 12 judges and organized into civil and commercial, criminal, administrative, and social chambers);
- Constitutional Council or Conseil Constitutionelle (consists of 5 members including the court president, vice-president, and 3 judges)
- judge selection and term of office:
- Supreme Court judges' appointed by the president of the republic upon recommendation of the Higher Council of the Judiciary, a body chaired by the president;
- judge tenure NA;
- Constitutional Council members appointed by the president to serve 6-year terms with the renewal of 2 members every 2 years
- subordinate courts:
- High Court of Justice (for crime of high treason by the president);
- Courts of Appeal;
- Court of Auditors;
- assize courts (4);
- regional and district Courts, Labor Court
highest court(s): Supreme Court of Final Appeals or Cour de Cassation Supreme (consists of NA judges); the president and 12 judges and organized into civil and commercial, criminal, administrative, and social chambers); Constitutional Council or Conseil Constitutionelle (consists of 5 members including the court president, vice-president, and 3 judges)
judge selection and term of office: Supreme Court of Final Appeals judges' appointed by the president of the republic upon recommendation of the Higher Council of the Judiciary, a body chaired by the president of the republic; president; judge tenure NA; Constitutional Council members appointed by the president of the republic to serve 6-year terms with the renewal of 3 2 members every 2 years
subordinate courts: High Court of Justice (for crime of high treason by the president); Supreme Court (for abuses by government executives and local officials); Court of Auditors; Courts of Appeal; Assize Courts Court of Auditors; assize courts (4); Regional regional and District district Courts, Labor Court
- highest court(s):
- Supreme Court or Cour Supreme (consists of the president and 12 judges and organized into civil and commercial, criminal, administrative, and social chambers);
- Constitutional Council or Conseil Constitutionel (consists of 7 members including the court president, vice president, and 5 judges)
- judge selection and term of office:
- Supreme Court judges' appointed by the president of the republic upon recommendation of the Higher Council of the Judiciary, a body chaired by the president;
- judge tenure NA;
- Constitutional Council members appointed - 5 by the president and 2 by the National Assembly speaker to serve 6-year terms with the renewal of 2 members every 2 years
- subordinate courts:
- High Court of Justice (for crimes of high treason by the president);
- Courts of Appeal;
- Court of Auditors;
- assize courts;
- regional and district courts;
- Labor Court;
- note - in early 2013, the Extraordinary African Chambers were established by agreement of the African Union and the Government of Senegal to try cases of high-level officials involved in crimes committed in Chad during the period 1982-1990
highest court(s): Supreme Court or Cour Supreme (consists of the president and 12 judges and organized into civil and commercial, criminal, administrative, and social chambers); Constitutional Council or Conseil Constitutionelle Constitutionel (consists of 5 7 members including the court president, vice-president, vice president, and 3 5 judges)
judge selection and term of office: Supreme Court judges' appointed by the president of the republic upon recommendation of the Higher Council of the Judiciary, a body chaired by the president; judge tenure NA; Constitutional Council members appointed - 5 by the president and 2 by the National Assembly speaker to serve 6-year terms with the renewal of 2 members every 2 years
subordinate courts: High Court of Justice (for crime crimes of high treason by the president); Courts of Appeal; Court of Auditors; assize courts (4); courts; regional and district Courts, courts; Labor Court Court; note - in early 2013, the Extraordinary African Chambers were established by agreement of the African Union and the Government of Senegal to try cases of high-level officials involved in crimes committed in Chad during the period 1982-1990
- highest courts:
- Supreme Court or Cour Supreme (consists of the court president and 12 judges and organized into civil and commercial, criminal, administrative, and social chambers);
- Constitutional Council or Conseil Constitutionel (consists of 7 members, including the court president, vice president, and 5 judges)
- judge selection and term of office:
- Supreme Court judges appointed by the president of the republic upon recommendation of the Higher Council of the Judiciary, a body chaired by the president;
- judge tenure NA;
- Constitutional Council members appointed - 5 by the president and 2 by the National Assembly speaker;
- judges serve 6-year terms, with renewal of 2 members every 2 years
- subordinate courts:
- High Court of Justice (for crimes of high treason by the president);
- Courts of Appeal;
- Court of Auditors;
- assize courts;
- regional and district courts;
- Labor Court
highest court(s): courts: Supreme Court or Cour Supreme (consists of the court president and 12 judges and organized into civil and commercial, criminal, administrative, and social chambers); Constitutional Council or Conseil Constitutionel (consists of 7 members members, including the court president, vice president, and 5 judges)
judge selection and term of office: Supreme Court judges' judges appointed by the president of the republic upon recommendation of the Higher Council of the Judiciary, a body chaired by the president; judge tenure NA; Constitutional Council members appointed - 5 by the president and 2 by the National Assembly speaker to speaker; judges serve 6-year terms terms, with the renewal of 2 members every 2 years
subordinate courts: High Court of Justice (for crimes of high treason by the president); Courts of Appeal; Court of Auditors; assize courts; regional and district courts; Labor Court; note - in early 2013, the Extraordinary African Chambers were established by agreement of the African Union and the Government of Senegal to try cases of high-level officials involved in crimes committed in Chad during the period 1982-1990 Court
The same text in 3 editions, 2019 to 2021.
- highest courts:
- Supreme Court or Cour Supreme (consists of the court president and 12 judges and organized into civil and commercial, criminal, administrative, and social chambers);
- Constitutional Council or Conseil Constitutionel (consists of 7 members, including the court president, vice president, and 5 judges)
- judge selection and term of office:
- Supreme Court judges appointed by the president of the republic upon recommendation of the Superior Council of the Magistrates, a body chaired by the president and minister of justice;
- judge tenure varies, with mandatory retirement either at 65 or 68 years;
- Constitutional Council members appointed - 5 by the president and 2 by the National Assembly speaker;
- judges serve 6-year terms, with renewal of 2 members every 2 years
- subordinate courts:
- High Court of Justice (for crimes of high treason by the president);
- Courts of Appeal;
- Court of Auditors;
- assize courts;
- regional and district courts;
- Labor Court
highest courts: Supreme Court or Cour Supreme (consists of the court president and 12 judges and organized into civil and commercial, criminal, administrative, and social chambers); Constitutional Council or Conseil Constitutionel (consists of 7 members, including the court president, vice president, and 5 judges)
judge selection and term of office: Supreme Court judges appointed by the president of the republic upon recommendation of the Higher Superior Council of the Judiciary, Magistrates, a body chaired by the president; president and minister of justice; judge tenure NA; varies, with mandatory retirement either at 65 or 68 years; Constitutional Council members appointed - 5 by the president and 2 by the National Assembly speaker; judges serve 6-year terms, with renewal of 2 members every 2 years
subordinate courts: High Court of Justice (for crimes of high treason by the president); Courts of Appeal; Court of Auditors; assize courts; regional and district courts; Labor Court
The same text in 2022 and 2023.
- highest court(s):
- Supreme Court or Cour Supreme (consists of the court president and 12 judges and organized into civil and commercial, criminal, administrative, and social chambers);
- Constitutional Council or Conseil Constitutionel (consists of 7 members, including the court president, vice president, and 5 judges)
- judge selection and term of office:
- Supreme Court judges appointed by the president of the republic upon recommendation of the Superior Council of the Magistrates, a body chaired by the president and minister of justice;
- judge tenure varies, with mandatory retirement either at 65 or 68 years;
- Constitutional Council members appointed - 5 by the president and 2 by the National Assembly speaker;
- judges serve 6-year terms, with renewal of 2 members every 2 years
- subordinate courts:
- High Court of Justice (for crimes of high treason by the president);
- Courts of Appeal;
- Court of Auditors;
- assize courts;
- regional and district courts;
- Labor Court
highest courts: court(s): Supreme Court or Cour Supreme (consists of the court president and 12 judges and organized into civil and commercial, criminal, administrative, and social chambers); Constitutional Council or Conseil Constitutionel (consists of 7 members, including the court president, vice president, and 5 judges)
judge selection and term of office: Supreme Court judges appointed by the president of the republic upon recommendation of the Superior Council of the Magistrates, a body chaired by the president and minister of justice; judge tenure varies, with mandatory retirement either at 65 or 68 years; Constitutional Council members appointed - 5 by the president and 2 by the National Assembly speaker; judges serve 6-year terms, with renewal of 2 members every 2 years
subordinate courts: High Court of Justice (for crimes of high treason by the president); Courts of Appeal; Court of Auditors; assize courts; regional and district courts; Labor Court
- highest court(s):
- Supreme Court or Cour Suprême (consists of the court president and 12 judges and organized into civil and commercial, criminal, administrative, and social chambers);
- Constitutional Council or Conseil Constitutionnel (consists of 7 members, including the court president, vice president, and 5 judges)
- judge selection and term of office:
- Supreme Court judges appointed by the president of the republic upon recommendation of the Superior Council of the Magistrates, a body chaired by the president and minister of justice;
- judge tenure varies, with mandatory retirement either at 65 or 68 years;
- Constitutional Council members appointed - 5 by the president and 2 by the National Assembly speaker;
- judges serve 6-year terms, with renewal of 2 members every 2 years
- subordinate courts:
- High Court of Justice (for crimes of high treason by the president);
- Courts of Appeal;
- Court of Auditors;
- assize courts;
- regional and district courts;
- Labor Court
highest court(s): Supreme Court or Cour Supreme Suprême (consists of the court president and 12 judges and organized into civil and commercial, criminal, administrative, and social chambers); Constitutional Council or Conseil Constitutionel Constitutionnel (consists of 7 members, including the court president, vice president, and 5 judges)
judge selection and term of office: Supreme Court judges appointed by the president of the republic upon recommendation of the Superior Council of the Magistrates, a body chaired by the president and minister of justice; judge tenure varies, with mandatory retirement either at 65 or 68 years; Constitutional Council members appointed - 5 by the president and 2 by the National Assembly speaker; judges serve 6-year terms, with renewal of 2 members every 2 years
subordinate courts: High Court of Justice (for crimes of high treason by the president); Courts of Appeal; Court of Auditors; assize courts; regional and district courts; Labor Court
- highest court(s):
- Supreme Court or Cour Suprême (consists of the court president and 12 judges and organized into civil and commercial, criminal, administrative, and social chambers);
- Constitutional Council or Conseil Constitutionnel (consists of 7 members, including the court president, vice president, and 5 judges)
- judge selection and term of office:
- Supreme Court judges appointed by the president of the republic upon recommendation of the Superior Council of the Magistrates, a body chaired by the president and minister of justice;
- judge tenure varies, with mandatory retirement either at 65 or 68 years;
- Constitutional Council members are appointed, 5 by the president and 2 by the National Assembly speaker;
- judges serve 6-year terms, with renewal of 2 members every 2 years
- subordinate courts:
- High Court of Justice (for crimes of high treason by the president);
- Courts of Appeal;
- Court of Auditors;
- assize courts;
- regional and district courts;
- Labor Court
highest court(s): Supreme Court or Cour Suprême (consists of the court president and 12 judges and organized into civil and commercial, criminal, administrative, and social chambers); Constitutional Council or Conseil Constitutionnel (consists of 7 members, including the court president, vice president, and 5 judges)
judge selection and term of office: Supreme Court judges appointed by the president of the republic upon recommendation of the Superior Council of the Magistrates, a body chaired by the president and minister of justice; judge tenure varies, with mandatory retirement either at 65 or 68 years; Constitutional Council members appointed - are appointed, 5 by the president and 2 by the National Assembly speaker; judges serve 6-year terms, with renewal of 2 members every 2 years
subordinate courts: High Court of Justice (for crimes of high treason by the president); Courts of Appeal; Court of Auditors; assize courts; regional and district courts; Labor Court
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Senegal: Judicial branch.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/senegal/judicial-branch.