Topics Right to amparo

Constitute topics are built from the variables in the Comparative Constitutions Project’s dataset, which captures the content of world constitutions. The particular variables relevant to this topic are listed below, in the form of survey questions.

More information about the CCP’s research design is available here, including background information on how the team designed the inventory of constitutional topics as well as the full coding survey

Description

Gives citizens the right to request judicial review of government actions or judgments that they believe have violated their rights.

Categories

Judiciary; Rights and Duties

Keywords

accused; criminal procedure

Survey Questions

  • Does the constitution provide for a right to petition for 'amparo'?