It alsoseems comprehensively to violatetheseparation of powers, since the legislature hasappointedthe governor (fromthe executivebranch) to overrule the courtsonamatteroffact.
At least on paper, Sudan's year-old constitution enshrines democratic practices and aseparationofpowers that make it look almost like a liberal western democracy.
Professor CURTIS BRADLEY (Professor of Law, Duke University): I think this decision was viewed by the Court and should be viewed be viewed as more ofaseparationofpowers decision than a decision concerning individual liberties.
Lord Griffiths called for primary law-making powers and for a formal separationofpowers between the executive (the assembly government) and the legislature (the assembly).