Legal Council

The Legal Council of Doggerland is the highest court of appeal in Doggerland. It has ultimate and largely discretionary appellate jurisdiction over all national and province court cases that involve a point of national law. The Court has the power of judicial review and is able to strike any laws which go against the constitution. The Legal Council can review legislation and involve itself into cases. It can also be requested to look into a case by the President, National Assembly or Attorney General. The body is made of three counsellors.

First Legal Council
The Legal Council was formed on 5th April following the passage of the Legal Council of Doggerland Bill in the National Assembly and Senate. The first people to serve on it were Baveland Moss, MapDude and SillyOliColf. They were approved by the National Assembly on the same day. Baveland Moss was later replaced by Yma McRachubolk on 5th May.

Second Legal Council
The Second Legal Council was formed after a constitutional report released by the Attorney General's office on 10th July. The report rightfully stated that the terms of the previous Legal Council have expired. Prime Minister Avery Wangers will move to appoint new members to it on 12th July with them being confirmed by the assembly on the same day. The Second Legal Council is made of MKJ, PrisonMike and Apples.

Nomination and confirmation
After the July Constitution the Legal Council is to be nominated by both the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition. Then the list consisting of three people is to be approved by the National Assembly. In case of a vacancy the vacant seat will follow the same procedure. The Attorney General, Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition are all unable to sit on the Legal Council. The Court consists of three people. During voting for the July Constitution, proposals were made to rename the Council to the Constitutional Court, but were not brought to a vote.

Tenure
Legal Council members serve on it for a term length of 2 months since confirmation. There are no term limits for the body and the same people can serve on it for multiple terms if nominated. During their tenure Legal Council members are expected to remain as neutral as possible and look at the cases presented before them objectively.

Current Counsellors
The current Legal Council consists of three members, PrisonMike, Apples and Saber.

Previous Counsellors
There are four people who previously served on the Legal Council.