The Inter-University Programme on International Criminal Law and Procedure

The Inter-University Programme on International Criminal Law and Procedure was launched in 2011 in Lebanon by the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL)

With more than eleven universities engaged, this Inter-University Programme (IUP) is the largest course for law students in the MENA region. Thus, the KAS alongside the International Center for Human Sciences (CISH) in addition to the T.M.C. Asser Instituut (Asser Institute), the International & Transitional Justice Resource Center (ITJRC) and the IUSTICOM decided to back this programme and to make it happen in its 11th edition.

The Verfassungsblog in Beirut!

10 - 13th of August

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Rule of Law Programme Middle East and North Africa (KAS MENA) hosted Mr. Maximilian Steinbeis, the founder and editor in chief of the “Verfassungsblog”, a renowned German Constitutional Law blog in Beirut, Lebanon, for a couple of days. During his stay, Mr. Steinbeis conducted key meetings and interviews and rounded up his stay as a panelist at our "Digitization and Future of Law" event.

A Comparative Analysis of the Draft Constitutions of Tunisia 2022: Zero-Sum Games

by Siraj Khan, LL.M

Today, on the 25th of July 2022, Tunisians are voting in a referendum to decide on whether to adopt a new constitution President Kais Saied published on the 30th of June. If adopted, the new constitution will change the country from its current hybrid parliamentary democracy to one giving the president extensive powers. What will a ‘yes’ vote of the Tunisian people mean, effectively? Siraj Khan’s comparative assessment of the current (2014) Constitution, the NCC’s draft constitution and President Saied’s draft constitutions provides some indications on that question.

Rule of Law implications of the Tunisian Referendum on a new constitution

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Rule of Law Programme MENA has compiled a series of resources related to the Tunisian Referendum on a new constitution.

Caretaker Government from constitutional obligation to political arbitrariness

In partnership with Legal Agenda

This study examines the legal and procedural framework of caretaking governments in Lebanon.

WHY IT'S IMPORTANT TO VOTE!

Lebanese Elections: 15th May 2022.

Lebanese parliamentary elections are being held all over the country on the 15th May 2022. In these dire times for the country, more than ever, it is important to vote. Not only for the rule of law and democracy. But to be a part of the change for the better.

The Constitutional Court of Jordan: Evaluating 10 Years of Service & Future Expectations

In cooperation with the Center for Strategic Studies (CSS), University of Jordan, Amman – Jordan.

The Rule of Law Program Middle East & North Africa of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), in cooperation with the Center for Strategic Studies (CSS) at the University of Jordan, has written a study to to assess the Constitutional Court of Jordan's current significance, its impact on Jordan's rule of law, and the extent of that impact over the last ten years. Further, this paper seeks to investigate whether there has been a change in legislative trends and behaviors as well as major legislative decisions that have reflected the success (or failure) of the court in achieving its founding objectives.

The Syrian Judiciary's Independence: Broader Constitutional Lenses

In cooperation with the Syrian Legal Development Programme (SLDP)

The Rule of Law Programme for the Middle East & North Africa of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), in cooperation with the Syrian Legal Development Programme (SLDP), has written a brief study on particular articles of the Syrian constitution related to the independance of the judiciary, as a case study addressing one aspect of the constitution compared to its implementation in national legislation and practice.

Constitutional Network Building for the MENA-Europe Region

In cooperation with the Arab Center for the Rule of Law and Integrity (ACRLI)

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, Rule of Law Programme Middle East and North Africa (KAS), in cooperation with the Arab Center for the Rule of Law and Integrity (ACRLI), has elaborated a background paper to identify all constitutional actors with a focus on MENA region countries, in addition to creating a constitutional compendium which provide a reliable information into a single digital platform.

Voter’s Education, the key to free and fair elections.

in collaboration with the Lebanese Association for Democratic Elections (LADE)

The Konrad-Adenauer Stiftung's Rule of Law Programme Middle East & North Africa (KAS), in collaboration with the Lebanese Association for Democratic Elections (LADE), has produced three awareness videos and one briefing paper on the topics listed below.