The law that frames all other law. Constitutional law is where fundamental principles meet living practice—examining how power is distributed, how rights are protected, and how societies define themselves. Through constitutional analysis, we investigate the relationship between state and citizen, the boundaries of authority, and the evolving meaning of justice in a changing world.
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 marks one of the most substantial recalibrations of landlord–tenant relations in England since the Housing Act 1988. Enacted in October 2025 and coming into effect on 1 May 2026, the Act dismantles the assured shorthold tenancy (AST) regime and replaces it with a
Contemporary political dynamics in Cameroon reveal a recurrent pattern: the ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) appears persistently reactive, often entering what may be analytically described as “defensive panic mode” whenever Maurice Kamto undertakes a significant political act. This paper argues that such reactions are neither incidental nor
Article 2 of the Constitution of Cameroon holds a fundamental role within the country’s constitutional framework. It asserts that national sovereignty resides with the people, who exercise it either through elected representatives or via a referendum. The provision further affirms the democratic nature of the state, emphasising that
The statement issued by the Gabonese government, as shown in the attached document, indicates a worrisome shift in the relationship between state authority and personal life. Framed under the banners of “national unity” and “republican values,” the directive requires every household to display two official portraits of the
The constitutional trajectory of Cameroon has entered a critical phase following the April 2026 tabling of a reform bill introducing a Vice President, alongside the enduring legacy of the 2008 constitutional amendments. These developments must be scrutinised against Article 64 of the Constitution, which entrenches a substantive limitation
The ongoing constitutional reform process in Cameroon, especially the proposed amendments to Articles 5, 6, 7, 10, 53, and 66, marks a pivotal moment in the development of the country’s constitutional framework. These reforms, most notably the reintroduction of the Vice Presidency, must be viewed within a broader
Facial recognition technology (FRT) has rapidly transitioned from a speculative idea to an essential component of modern surveillance systems. This change is particularly evident in British high streets, where police forces are increasingly using live facial recognition systems. Recent statistics reveal that 8.6 million faces were scanned within
The tabling of a constitutional reform bill to establish the position of Vice President in Cameroon’s National Assembly signifies a potentially important institutional change within the country’s semi-presidential system. Although the details of the bill are still being debated in parliament, early signs suggest it could be part
The proposed extension of parliamentary and municipal mandates in Cameroon to December 2026 should be viewed within a broader pattern of electoral delays and constitutional manoeuvring that have increasingly shaped the country’s political path. Originally, legislative and municipal elections scheduled for 2025 were postponed through a series of
The rule of law, as a core principle of constitutional governance, requires that legal procedures be fair, predictable, and guided by established standards of justice. In Cameroon, however, the handling of high-profile political and criminal cases has increasingly raised concerns about systemic flaws in judicial independence and procedural
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