Judiciary
A three-tier judicial system
The judicial system of Syntria is composed of three tiers — two AI courts and a Human Constitutional Tribunal — designed so that constitutional questions remain within human hands.
Three Tiers
From civil dispute to constitutional adjudication
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Tier One
AI Basic Court
Hears civil disputes and ordinary controversies. Adjudicates and enforces decisions according to the laws of the Republic in force.
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Tier Two
AI Appellate Court
Hears appeals brought by citizens against judgments rendered by the AI Basic Court.
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Tier Three
Human Constitutional Tribunal
The supreme adjudicative body of the Republic — final arbiter of every constitutional dispute and AI-conduct controversy.
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Composition
Nine Justices, all human
The Human Constitutional Tribunal is composed exclusively of human individuals. Nine justices sit on the Tribunal, in accordance with Article 17 of the Constitution.
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Decision Rule
Majority of nine
Every judgment of the Tribunal is decided by the vote of all nine justices under the principle of majority. No constitutional question may be settled outside this rule.
Appointment of Justices
Nominated by the Executive Committee, confirmed by the citizens
- Nomination by the Executive Committee The Executive Committee of the Citizens' Constitutional Assembly nominates a candidate for the office of justice — or for removal of a sitting justice.
- Civic confirmation The Citizens' Constitutional Assembly votes on the nomination under the standard non-amendment procedure. 1/2
- Office takes effect Upon passage, the appointment or removal takes effect immediately. The Tribunal's human composition is preserved at all times.
Constitution · Article 17
Constitutional questions remain in human hands
The Human Constitutional Tribunal exists as the final constitutional safeguard of the Republic. It is composed solely of human individuals — no artificial intelligence may sit upon it, nor adjudicate in its place.