N°L003 - Establishment of the Committee on Legal Coherence

Recognizing that the Constitution of the UEPU Federal Republic constitutes the supreme law of the Union;

Affirming that legislation adopted by Parliament must remain consistent with the Constitution and with existing statutory provisions;

Observing that ambiguities, inconsistencies, and undefined terms within the constitutional and statutory framework may give rise to legal uncertainty;

Desiring to promote clarity, coherence, and transparency in the legislative process without infringing upon the legislative authority of Parliament or the constitutional powers of the Executive;

The Parliament hereby adopts the following Act.

1. There is hereby established a body to be known as the Committee on Legal Coherence (CLC).

2. The Committee on Legal Coherence shall function as an advisory body of Parliament for the purpose of reviewing proposed legislation and existing laws for consistency, clarity, and constitutional conformity.

3. The Committee shall not exercise legislative, executive, or judicial authority beyond the advisory functions expressly provided in this Act.

1. The Committee shall be composed of no fewer than three (3) nations eligible to participate in parliamentary proceedings under the Constitution.

2. Members of the Committee shall be nominated by the President. A nomination shall take effect unless Parliament objects through a bill or motion in accordance with the Constitution.

3. Members may be removed in accordance with the procedures provided by the Constitution.

4. In the event of resignation or removal resulting in the Committee having fewer than three members, the President shall nominate a replacement within seven (7) days.

5. Members shall serve until resignation or removal.

1. The Committee shall review proposed bills and constitutional amendments for:

   1. Consistency with the Constitution;

   2. Consistency with existing statutory law;

   3. Clarity of language and defined terminology;

   4. Internal coherence and absence of contradiction.

2. The Committee may issue:

   1. Advisory opinions;

   2. Written recommendations for revision;

   3. Memoranda identifying potential conflicts or ambiguities;

   4. Technical drafting suggestions.

3. The Committee may propose non-binding amendments to the sponsoring Representative for consideration prior to formal introduction.

4. The Committee shall not possess the authority to:

   1. Prevent or delay the introduction of a bill in accordance with Article II of the Constitution;

   2. Strike down, invalidate, or suspend any legislation adopted by Parliament;

   3. Alter the outcome of any parliamentary vote.

5. The introduction of a bill to Parliament shall remain exclusively governed by the procedures set forth in the Constitution.

1. Upon request by a Representative, the President, a member of the Government nominated by the President, or the Governor, the Committee may issue an interpretive opinion regarding the meaning or application of existing constitutional or statutory provisions.

2. Such opinions shall be advisory and shall not bind Parliament, the Executive, or the Governor.

1. All advisory opinions, memoranda, and recommendations issued by the Committee shall be made publicly available.

2. The Committee may establish internal procedures for deliberation, provided that such procedures do not conflict with the Constitution or this Act.

Nothing in this Act shall be construed to amend, override, or diminish the powers of Parliament, the Executive, the Governor, or Party Representatives as provided in the Constitution or in existing bills.

Author: The Ghassanid Sultanate of Muqaddasah

Repealed by Amendment N°A007 the 6th of July 2026, authored by Muqaddasah