Constitutional Court rejects four ‘appeals’ against private school relocation decision
. . . upholds law moving schools from residential areas, grants three-year transition period
The Constitutional Court’s Appeals Review Committee has rejected four appeals against the decision to close private schools in private residential areas.
The committee confirmed that it is constitutional to move private schools to other locations outside residential areas. It also approved a grace period of up to three years to complete the required procedures.
It said the decision does not affect the right to education. Its purpose is to organize the education system and meet urban planning needs, without affecting students’ right to attend schools, reports Al-Qabas daily.
In another case, the committee rejected a lawsuit from a citizen who challenged the difference in social and child allowances between government employees and workers in state-owned companies. The appeal also raised claims of discrimination between men and women, but the committee did not accept it.
The committee also rejected an appeal questioning the legality of allowing notification in the presence of the Public Prosecution in criminal cases. It confirmed that the legal rules governing this procedure are correct.
In another ruling, the committee dismissed an appeal challenging the court’s authority to review requests to reconsider its rulings in civil and commercial cases. It said the rules in place are in line with the Constitution.
These decisions are part of the Constitutional Court’s role in reviewing laws and ensuring they comply with constitutional principles.
