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Constitution of the Republic of Benin

56

Jurisdiction
Benin
Provision
56
Source language
English
Recorded status
in force
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Recorded status
in force

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ARTICLE 56. The President of the Republic shall appoint three of the seven members of the Constitutional Court. After advice from the President of the National Assembly, he shall appoint from the Council of Ministers: the President of the Supreme Court, the President of the High Authority of Audio- Visuals and Communications, and the Grand Chancellor of the National Order. He shall appoint likewise from the Council of Ministers: members of the Supreme Court, Ambassadors, special envoys, Magistrates, general and superior officials, and the high office- holders whose list shall be fixed by an organic law.

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Constitution of the Republic of Benin · wipo.int · Retrieved 18 August 2026.

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