Anna Dziedzic
@amdziedzic.bsky.social
Constitutions, courts & judges in Oceania and beyond
Our attempt to disentangle an interim decision of the Constitutional Court of Guatemala on the relationship between international and constitutional law. In short: a reservation to the VCLT is not the place to entrench constitutional rules blog-iacl-aidc.org/2025-posts/2...
October 23, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Our attempt to disentangle an interim decision of the Constitutional Court of Guatemala on the relationship between international and constitutional law. In short: a reservation to the VCLT is not the place to entrench constitutional rules blog-iacl-aidc.org/2025-posts/2...
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Make sure you don't miss the official launch of the updated GLOBALCIT Dataset ✨️
This Wednesday, 18 June ⏰️🚨
More info and registration link 👇
This Wednesday, 18 June ⏰️🚨
More info and registration link 👇
Join the GLOBALCIT team for thr launch the Global State of Citizenship report & the third edition of the GLOBALCIT Citizenship Law Dataset.
Based on data from 191 countries, key findings on current citizenship legislation around the world will be presented.
Register now🔗 www.eui.eu/events?id=57...
Based on data from 191 countries, key findings on current citizenship legislation around the world will be presented.
Register now🔗 www.eui.eu/events?id=57...
June 16, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Make sure you don't miss the official launch of the updated GLOBALCIT Dataset ✨️
This Wednesday, 18 June ⏰️🚨
More info and registration link 👇
This Wednesday, 18 June ⏰️🚨
More info and registration link 👇
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New research centre at Warwick Law: The Centre for Constitutions in Context (CCC) (@cccwarwick.bsky.social). Founded by @maramalagodi.bsky.social and me, the CCC investigates constitutions in their broader context. Follow us for information, including events and news: warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/law/...
June 17, 2025 at 10:05 AM
New research centre at Warwick Law: The Centre for Constitutions in Context (CCC) (@cccwarwick.bsky.social). Founded by @maramalagodi.bsky.social and me, the CCC investigates constitutions in their broader context. Follow us for information, including events and news: warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/law/...
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Nikitha Aithal, Helena Cook, Marnie Lloydd and Julija Sardelić focus on 🇳🇿 2024 citizenship restoration for Sāmoans, arguing it treats the symptoms, not the systems of colonial injustice
Justice means dismantling ongoing racism & exclusion, not just restoring legal status ⚖️
🔗 tinyurl.com/56wjhr8w
Justice means dismantling ongoing racism & exclusion, not just restoring legal status ⚖️
🔗 tinyurl.com/56wjhr8w
May 20, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Nikitha Aithal, Helena Cook, Marnie Lloydd and Julija Sardelić focus on 🇳🇿 2024 citizenship restoration for Sāmoans, arguing it treats the symptoms, not the systems of colonial injustice
Justice means dismantling ongoing racism & exclusion, not just restoring legal status ⚖️
🔗 tinyurl.com/56wjhr8w
Justice means dismantling ongoing racism & exclusion, not just restoring legal status ⚖️
🔗 tinyurl.com/56wjhr8w
Great post on the IACL-AIDC Blog by Coel Kirkby and Thomas Martyn on the Supreme Court of Fiji's judgment [2024] FJSC 20, laying the groundwork for the current legal challenge to Fiji's "unamendable" Constitution
blog-iacl-aidc.org/2025-posts/2...
blog-iacl-aidc.org/2025-posts/2...
May 21, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Great post on the IACL-AIDC Blog by Coel Kirkby and Thomas Martyn on the Supreme Court of Fiji's judgment [2024] FJSC 20, laying the groundwork for the current legal challenge to Fiji's "unamendable" Constitution
blog-iacl-aidc.org/2025-posts/2...
blog-iacl-aidc.org/2025-posts/2...
Fiji's Cabinet will seek an interpretation from the Supreme Court on the amendment provisions of the 2013 Constitution, setting "the stage for what could become the most significant test of Fiji's Constitution since its controversial adoption in 2013" www.fijitimes.com.fj/constitution...
Constitution challenge - The Fiji Times
The process of seeking a Supreme Court ruling on whether the 2013 Constitution’s rigid amendment rules are unconstitutional is in progress. In response to questions by The Fiji Times Prime Minister Si...
www.fijitimes.com.fj
April 23, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Fiji's Cabinet will seek an interpretation from the Supreme Court on the amendment provisions of the 2013 Constitution, setting "the stage for what could become the most significant test of Fiji's Constitution since its controversial adoption in 2013" www.fijitimes.com.fj/constitution...
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‘Top Pacific diplomats ready for direct talks on Bougainville independence’
Latest from Leah Lowonbu, Harlyne Joku and myself for BenarNews Pacific.
#PNG #MSG #PIF
LINK: www.benarnews.org/english/news...
Latest from Leah Lowonbu, Harlyne Joku and myself for BenarNews Pacific.
#PNG #MSG #PIF
LINK: www.benarnews.org/english/news...
March 21, 2025 at 1:48 AM
‘Top Pacific diplomats ready for direct talks on Bougainville independence’
Latest from Leah Lowonbu, Harlyne Joku and myself for BenarNews Pacific.
#PNG #MSG #PIF
LINK: www.benarnews.org/english/news...
Latest from Leah Lowonbu, Harlyne Joku and myself for BenarNews Pacific.
#PNG #MSG #PIF
LINK: www.benarnews.org/english/news...
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Happening today at #CSW69!
📢 @internationalidea.bsky.social & the Mission of Canada to the UN are hosting a side event on the critical role of women in #peacebuilding and constitution-building during times of conflict and transition. ⬇️ #DemocracyForAll
www.idea.int/events/const...
📢 @internationalidea.bsky.social & the Mission of Canada to the UN are hosting a side event on the critical role of women in #peacebuilding and constitution-building during times of conflict and transition. ⬇️ #DemocracyForAll
www.idea.int/events/const...
Constitutional transformations: Women’s participation in constitution-making and state-building in times of conflict and transition | International IDEA
Women are often marginalised from decision-making in conflict and transitional contexts. Despite evidence that women’s presence and participation lead to better and longer lasting outcomes for peace, ...
www.idea.int
March 19, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Happening today at #CSW69!
📢 @internationalidea.bsky.social & the Mission of Canada to the UN are hosting a side event on the critical role of women in #peacebuilding and constitution-building during times of conflict and transition. ⬇️ #DemocracyForAll
www.idea.int/events/const...
📢 @internationalidea.bsky.social & the Mission of Canada to the UN are hosting a side event on the critical role of women in #peacebuilding and constitution-building during times of conflict and transition. ⬇️ #DemocracyForAll
www.idea.int/events/const...
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Today is the anniversary of my dear friend Dr Julius Yam, who left us far too early on 19 March 2024. He was such a warm, fiercely intelligent, and wickedly funny man. Many of us are working to make sure that he and his leading work are remembered in the field of comparative constitutional studies.
March 18, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Today is the anniversary of my dear friend Dr Julius Yam, who left us far too early on 19 March 2024. He was such a warm, fiercely intelligent, and wickedly funny man. Many of us are working to make sure that he and his leading work are remembered in the field of comparative constitutional studies.
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PNG parliament amends constitution further limiting access to votes of no confidence
PNG parliament amends constitution further limiting access to votes of no confidence
The Papua New Guinea Parliament has passed a significant constitutional amendment, introducing an 18-month grace period following any unsuccessful Vote of No Confidence (VONC) against a sitting Prime Minister.
www.rnz.co.nz
March 13, 2025 at 4:35 AM
PNG parliament amends constitution further limiting access to votes of no confidence
Parliamentary debate on constitutional change in Fiji. The parliament is navigating provisions in the 2013 Constitution that try to make the amendment provisions unamendable www.fijivillage.com/news/Constit...
Constitution Amendment Bill tabled in Parliament
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has tabled the Constitution Amendment Bill for the first reading in Parliament.
The Bill seeks to change the require
www.fijivillage.com
March 5, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Parliamentary debate on constitutional change in Fiji. The parliament is navigating provisions in the 2013 Constitution that try to make the amendment provisions unamendable www.fijivillage.com/news/Constit...
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Trove API users beware! I had a meeting with the NLA on Friday about my cancelled API keys and was shocked by changes in their policy towards API use that could have a big impact of HASS research using #trove data. More details […]
Original post on hcommons.social
hcommons.social
March 2, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Trove API users beware! I had a meeting with the NLA on Friday about my cancelled API keys and was shocked by changes in their policy towards API use that could have a big impact of HASS research using #trove data. More details […]
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Discover the series 'Hart Studies on Judging and the Courts'
Examines judges, the judiciary, and the courts, from a range of doctrinal and theoretical perspectives and with a primary focus on appellate courts in the common law world buff.ly/41aNsKE
#PublicLaw
Examines judges, the judiciary, and the courts, from a range of doctrinal and theoretical perspectives and with a primary focus on appellate courts in the common law world buff.ly/41aNsKE
#PublicLaw
March 1, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Discover the series 'Hart Studies on Judging and the Courts'
Examines judges, the judiciary, and the courts, from a range of doctrinal and theoretical perspectives and with a primary focus on appellate courts in the common law world buff.ly/41aNsKE
#PublicLaw
Examines judges, the judiciary, and the courts, from a range of doctrinal and theoretical perspectives and with a primary focus on appellate courts in the common law world buff.ly/41aNsKE
#PublicLaw
Legal challenge now looms to parliament's vote to change Samoa's constitution. The issue is a familiar one: how a majority is calculated www.samoaobserver.ws/category/sam...
HRPP lawyer asks Speaker to delay amendment signing
The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly has been urged to delay signing the certificate for a constitutional amendment aimed at unifying the court structure, following its passage in Parliament on Wed...
www.samoaobserver.ws
February 26, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Legal challenge now looms to parliament's vote to change Samoa's constitution. The issue is a familiar one: how a majority is calculated www.samoaobserver.ws/category/sam...
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depressing #citizenshipbyinvestment crossover with climate change
Nauru sells citizenship to help fund relocations as sea levels rise
A new ‘golden passport’ scheme aims to raise funds to relocate people inland as climate change raises sea levels
www.theguardian.com
February 26, 2025 at 2:51 PM
depressing #citizenshipbyinvestment crossover with climate change
Samoa's parliament passes constitutional amendments, reversing changes made in 2020 to the judiciary and Lands and Titles Court samoaglobalnews.com/maulolos-vot...
Maulolo’s Vote made it 36-16 to remove doubt over the “two-thirds majority” - Samoa Global News
Wednesday 26 February 2025, Apia Samoa. Parliament have this morning passed Constitutional amendments set to reverse the controversial 'three-bills' passed in December 2020. Changes made to the Lands ...
samoaglobalnews.com
February 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Samoa's parliament passes constitutional amendments, reversing changes made in 2020 to the judiciary and Lands and Titles Court samoaglobalnews.com/maulolos-vot...
A process to review and amend Fiji's constitution is underway maitvfiji.com/fiji-cabinet...
Bill To Amend 2013 Constitution to be Tabled in Parliament
A Bill to amend relevant provisions of Chapter 11 of the 2013 Constitution is being finalised for tabling in Parliament as Cabinet sets in motion measures to initiate a review of the supreme law of Fi...
maitvfiji.com
January 22, 2025 at 10:31 PM
A process to review and amend Fiji's constitution is underway maitvfiji.com/fiji-cabinet...
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Fiame Naomi Mata’afa, Samoa’s first female Prime Minister, remains the country's PM, but the FAST party remains divided. Good analysis from Lagipoiva Cherelle Jackson & Lilomaiava Maina Vai on Devpolicy: devpolicy.org/samoa-politi...
Samoa political update: Fiame prevails - Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre
PM Fiame, supported by the Speaker of the House, has survived an attack on her leadership from within her own party, but further instability is likely.
devpolicy.org
January 22, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Fiame Naomi Mata’afa, Samoa’s first female Prime Minister, remains the country's PM, but the FAST party remains divided. Good analysis from Lagipoiva Cherelle Jackson & Lilomaiava Maina Vai on Devpolicy: devpolicy.org/samoa-politi...
@cherylas1.bsky.social has shaped my work and career in so many ways. It is an honour to be part of this special issue of Comparative Constitutional Studies celebrating her scholarship. Open access for a short time www.elgaronline.com/view/journal...
www.elgaronline.com
January 17, 2025 at 9:20 PM
@cherylas1.bsky.social has shaped my work and career in so many ways. It is an honour to be part of this special issue of Comparative Constitutional Studies celebrating her scholarship. Open access for a short time www.elgaronline.com/view/journal...
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On Devpolicty Lagipoiva Cherelle Jackson & Junior S. Ami provide a great explainer of the political crisis in Samoa: devpolicy.org/trouble-is-b... @amitam.bsky.social
Trouble is brewing in paradise: Fiame's leadership hangs in the balance - Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre
Samoa’s political future hangs in the balance as the PM faces a revolt, say Lagipoiva Cherelle Jackson and Junior S. Ami.
devpolicy.org
January 16, 2025 at 8:11 PM
On Devpolicty Lagipoiva Cherelle Jackson & Junior S. Ami provide a great explainer of the political crisis in Samoa: devpolicy.org/trouble-is-b... @amitam.bsky.social
New Zealand rejects a proposal by the Cook Islands to create its own passports and citizenship. Citizenship in nations that are not-quite-states is complicated and deserves more comparative study @globalcit.bsky.social islandsbusiness.com/news-break/n...
New Zealand rejects Cook Islands passport plan
New Zealand has rejected a proposal by the Cook Islands, a self-governing nation in free association with the larger Pacific country.
islandsbusiness.com
January 10, 2025 at 1:05 AM
New Zealand rejects a proposal by the Cook Islands to create its own passports and citizenship. Citizenship in nations that are not-quite-states is complicated and deserves more comparative study @globalcit.bsky.social islandsbusiness.com/news-break/n...
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📣🔖🏆 Call for Nominations for the 2025 ICON·S Book Prize! Nominate your candidates by January 31, 2025.
Learn more about eligibility and the nomination process here: icon-society.org/book-prize-n...
Learn more about eligibility and the nomination process here: icon-society.org/book-prize-n...
January 7, 2025 at 8:29 PM
📣🔖🏆 Call for Nominations for the 2025 ICON·S Book Prize! Nominate your candidates by January 31, 2025.
Learn more about eligibility and the nomination process here: icon-society.org/book-prize-n...
Learn more about eligibility and the nomination process here: icon-society.org/book-prize-n...
Solomon Islands Constituent Assembly to reconvene before the end of 2024 after a Bill to extend its deadline to debate and vote on a new Federal Constitution fails to pass parliament. Excellent reporting (with links!) by Georgina Kekea www.tavulinews.com.sb/opposition-c...
Constitutional Deadline Sparks Concerns - Tavuli News (Solomon Islands)
Opposition raises concerns over the PM's decision to convene the Constituent Assembly a day before the constitutional deadline.
www.tavulinews.com.sb
December 29, 2024 at 6:31 AM
Solomon Islands Constituent Assembly to reconvene before the end of 2024 after a Bill to extend its deadline to debate and vote on a new Federal Constitution fails to pass parliament. Excellent reporting (with links!) by Georgina Kekea www.tavulinews.com.sb/opposition-c...
Romitesh Kant & Mereoni Chung on the opportunities and challenges of constitutional reform in Fiji: "Against a backdrop of militarised politics, contested ethnic identities, and a legacy of exclusionary practices... the key question is: Whose vision will shape the future of Fiji?" buff.ly/49rCnZI
Whose Vision for Fiji? Constitutional Reform at a Crossroads
As Fiji contemplates constitutional reform, questions arise about both the scope of the reform and the process itself. Debates unfold against a backdrop of militarised politics, contested ethnic ident
constitutionnet.org
December 10, 2024 at 9:53 PM
Romitesh Kant & Mereoni Chung on the opportunities and challenges of constitutional reform in Fiji: "Against a backdrop of militarised politics, contested ethnic identities, and a legacy of exclusionary practices... the key question is: Whose vision will shape the future of Fiji?" buff.ly/49rCnZI
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Building a comparative constitutional law starter pack - let me know if you’d like to be added!
go.bsky.app/LQqBn6D
go.bsky.app/LQqBn6D
November 19, 2024 at 12:53 PM
Building a comparative constitutional law starter pack - let me know if you’d like to be added!
go.bsky.app/LQqBn6D
go.bsky.app/LQqBn6D