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THE CONSTITUTION
of the [First] REPUBLIC OF GUINEA

November 10, 1958

TITLE IX
ON JUDICIAL POWERS

Art. 35.
Justice shall be rendered in the name of the people of Guinea. The President of the Republic shall be the trustee of the independence of judicial authority. He shall hold the power of pardon. In the exercise of their judicial functions, the judgee shall obey but the law.

Art. 36.
The Court shall hold its sessions in public except in particular cases as set by law. The accused shall be entitled to the right of defense.

Art. 37.
Judicial authority, guardian of individual liberty, shall ensure the respect of the rights of citizens under conditions stipulated by law.

Art. 38.
The judicial organization of the Republic shall be established by law.