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GLOBALCIT @globalcit.bsky.social · Jun 16

Make sure you don't miss the official launch of the updated GLOBALCIT Dataset ✨️

This Wednesday, 18 June ⏰️🚨

More info and registration link 👇

The Robert Schuman Centre @eui-schuman.bsky.social · Jun 11

Join the GLOBALCIT team for thr launch the Global State of Citizenship report & the third edition of the GLOBALCIT Citizenship Law Dataset.

Based on data from 191 countries, key findings on current citizenship legislation around the world will be presented.

Register now🔗 www.eui.eu/events?id=57...

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David Vitale @davidvitale.bsky.social · Jun 17

New research centre at Warwick Law: The Centre for Constitutions in Context (CCC) (@cccwarwick.bsky.social). Founded by @maramalagodi.bsky.social and me, the CCC investigates constitutions in their broader context. Follow us for information, including events and news: warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/law/...

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GLOBALCIT @globalcit.bsky.social · May 20

Nikitha Aithal, Helena Cook, Marnie Lloydd and Julija Sardelić focus on 🇳🇿 2024 citizenship restoration for Sāmoans, arguing it treats the symptoms, not the systems of colonial injustice

Justice means dismantling ongoing racism & exclusion, not just restoring legal status ⚖️

🔗 tinyurl.com/56wjhr8w

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Anna Dziedzic @amdziedzic.bsky.social · May 21

Great post on the IACL-AIDC Blog by Coel Kirkby and Thomas Martyn on the Supreme Court of Fiji's judgment [2024] FJSC 20, laying the groundwork for the current legal challenge to Fiji's "unamendable" Constitution

blog-iacl-aidc.org/2025-posts/2...

Anna Dziedzic @amdziedzic.bsky.social · Apr 23

Fiji's Cabinet will seek an interpretation from the Supreme Court on the amendment provisions of the 2013 Constitution, setting "the stage for what could become the most significant test of Fiji's Constitution since its controversial adoption in 2013" www.fijitimes.com.fj/constitution...

Constitution challenge - The Fiji Times

The process of seeking a Supreme Court ruling on whether the 2013 Constitution’s rigid amendment rules are unconstitutional is in progress. In response to questions by The Fiji Times Prime Minister Si...

www.fijitimes.com.fj

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Stefan Armbruster @armbrusters.bsky.social · Mar 21

‘Top Pacific diplomats ready for direct talks on Bougainville independence’

Latest from Leah Lowonbu, Harlyne Joku and myself for BenarNews Pacific.

#PNG #MSG #PIF

LINK: www.benarnews.org/english/news...

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International IDEA @internationalidea.bsky.social · Mar 19

Happening today at #CSW69!

📢 @internationalidea.bsky.social & the Mission of Canada to the UN are hosting a side event on the critical role of women in #peacebuilding and constitution-building during times of conflict and transition. ⬇️ #DemocracyForAll

www.idea.int/events/const...

Constitutional transformations: Women’s participation in constitution-making and state-building in times of conflict and transition | International IDEA

Women are often marginalised from decision-making in conflict and transitional contexts. Despite evidence that women’s presence and participation lead to better and longer lasting outcomes for peace, ...

www.idea.int

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Tomás Daly - Call me Tom @democracytalk.bsky.social · Mar 18

Today is the anniversary of my dear friend Dr Julius Yam, who left us far too early on 19 March 2024. He was such a warm, fiercely intelligent, and wickedly funny man. Many of us are working to make sure that he and his leading work are remembered in the field of comparative constitutional studies.

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RNZ News Feeds @rnzrss.bsky.social · Mar 13

PNG parliament amends constitution further limiting access to votes of no confidence

The Papua New Guinea Parliament has passed a significant constitutional amendment, introducing an 18-month grace period following any unsuccessful Vote of No Confidence (VONC) against a sitting Prime Minister.

www.rnz.co.nz

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Anna Dziedzic @amdziedzic.bsky.social · Mar 5

Parliamentary debate on constitutional change in Fiji. The parliament is navigating provisions in the 2013 Constitution that try to make the amendment provisions unamendable www.fijivillage.com/news/Constit...

Constitution Amendment Bill tabled in Parliament

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has tabled the Constitution Amendment Bill for the first reading in Parliament. The Bill seeks to change the require

www.fijivillage.com

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Tim Sherratt @wragge.hcommons.social.ap.brid.gy · Mar 2

Trove API users beware! I had a meeting with the NLA on Friday about my cancelled API keys and was shocked by changes in their policy towards API use that could have a big impact of HASS research using #trove data. More details […]

Original post on hcommons.social

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Hart Publishing @hartpublishing.bsky.social · Mar 1

Discover the series 'Hart Studies on Judging and the Courts'

Examines judges, the judiciary, and the courts, from a range of doctrinal and theoretical perspectives and with a primary focus on appellate courts in the common law world buff.ly/41aNsKE

#PublicLaw

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Anna Dziedzic @amdziedzic.bsky.social · Feb 26

Legal challenge now looms to parliament's vote to change Samoa's constitution. The issue is a familiar one: how a majority is calculated www.samoaobserver.ws/category/sam...

HRPP lawyer asks Speaker to delay amendment signing

The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly has been urged to delay signing the certificate for a constitutional amendment aimed at unifying the court structure, following its passage in Parliament on Wed...

www.samoaobserver.ws

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Bronwen Manby @bronwenmanby.bsky.social · Feb 26

depressing #citizenshipbyinvestment crossover with climate change

Nauru sells citizenship to help fund relocations as sea levels rise

A new ‘golden passport’ scheme aims to raise funds to relocate people inland as climate change raises sea levels

www.theguardian.com

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Anna Dziedzic @amdziedzic.bsky.social · Feb 26

Samoa's parliament passes constitutional amendments, reversing changes made in 2020 to the judiciary and Lands and Titles Court samoaglobalnews.com/maulolos-vot...

Maulolo’s Vote made it 36-16 to remove doubt over the “two-thirds majority” - Samoa Global News

Wednesday 26 February 2025, Apia Samoa. Parliament have this morning passed Constitutional amendments set to reverse the controversial 'three-bills' passed in December 2020. Changes made to the Lands ...

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Anna Dziedzic @amdziedzic.bsky.social · Jan 22

A process to review and amend Fiji's constitution is underway maitvfiji.com/fiji-cabinet...

Bill To Amend 2013 Constitution to be Tabled in Parliament

A Bill to amend relevant provisions of Chapter 11 of the 2013 Constitution is being finalised for tabling in Parliament as Cabinet sets in motion measures to initiate a review of the supreme law of Fi...

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Terence Wood @terencewoodnz.bsky.social · Jan 22

Fiame Naomi Mata’afa, Samoa’s first female Prime Minister, remains the country's PM, but the FAST party remains divided. Good analysis from Lagipoiva Cherelle Jackson & Lilomaiava Maina Vai on Devpolicy: devpolicy.org/samoa-politi...

Samoa political update: Fiame prevails - Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre

PM Fiame, supported by the Speaker of the House, has survived an attack on her leadership from within her own party, but further instability is likely.

devpolicy.org

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Anna Dziedzic @amdziedzic.bsky.social · Jan 20

I loved reading that book - you remind me it is definitely one to read again

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Anna Dziedzic @amdziedzic.bsky.social · Jan 17

My article examines how the external face of the constitutions of Tonga, Samoa and Tuvalu shaped constitution making and interpretation. It builds on work I first presented in 2018 - thanks to all colleagues for their feedback and support over this long project! www.elgaronline.com/view/journal...

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Anna Dziedzic @amdziedzic.bsky.social · Jan 17

@cherylas1.bsky.social has shaped my work and career in so many ways. It is an honour to be part of this special issue of Comparative Constitutional Studies celebrating her scholarship. Open access for a short time www.elgaronline.com/view/journal...

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Terence Wood @terencewoodnz.bsky.social · Jan 16

On Devpolicty Lagipoiva Cherelle Jackson & Junior S. Ami provide a great explainer of the political crisis in Samoa: devpolicy.org/trouble-is-b... @amitam.bsky.social

Trouble is brewing in paradise: Fiame's leadership hangs in the balance - Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre

Samoa’s political future hangs in the balance as the PM faces a revolt, say Lagipoiva Cherelle Jackson and Junior S. Ami.

devpolicy.org

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Anna Dziedzic @amdziedzic.bsky.social · Jan 10

New Zealand rejects a proposal by the Cook Islands to create its own passports and citizenship. Citizenship in nations that are not-quite-states is complicated and deserves more comparative study @globalcit.bsky.social islandsbusiness.com/news-break/n...

New Zealand rejects Cook Islands passport plan

New Zealand has rejected a proposal by the Cook Islands, a self-governing nation in free association with the larger Pacific country.

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ICON•S @icon-s.bsky.social · Jan 7

📣🔖🏆 Call for Nominations for the 2025 ICON·S Book Prize! Nominate your candidates by January 31, 2025.
Learn more about eligibility and the nomination process here: icon-society.org/book-prize-n...

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Anna Dziedzic @amdziedzic.bsky.social · Dec 29

Solomon Islands Constituent Assembly to reconvene before the end of 2024 after a Bill to extend its deadline to debate and vote on a new Federal Constitution fails to pass parliament. Excellent reporting (with links!) by Georgina Kekea www.tavulinews.com.sb/opposition-c...

Constitutional Deadline Sparks Concerns - Tavuli News (Solomon Islands)

Opposition raises concerns over the PM's decision to convene the Constituent Assembly a day before the constitutional deadline.

www.tavulinews.com.sb

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Anna Dziedzic @amdziedzic.bsky.social · Dec 10

Romitesh Kant & Mereoni Chung on the opportunities and challenges of constitutional reform in Fiji: "Against a backdrop of militarised politics, contested ethnic identities, and a legacy of exclusionary practices... the key question is: Whose vision will shape the future of Fiji?" buff.ly/49rCnZI

Whose Vision for Fiji? Constitutional Reform at a Crossroads

As Fiji contemplates constitutional reform, questions arise about both the scope of the reform and the process itself. Debates unfold against a backdrop of militarised politics, contested ethnic ident

constitutionnet.org

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