Editing Politics of Albania (section)

== Judiciary ==
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Albania follows the civil law tradition, which is based on the [[Napoleonic Code|French law]] system. It has a three-tiered, independent judicial system governed by the [[Constitution of Albania|constitution]] and national legislation enacted by the [[Parliament of Albania|Parliament]]. The judicial branch of Albania is divided into three main institutions; the 'Highest Courts', which includes the [[Supreme Court of Albania|Supreme Court]] (Gjykata e Lartë) and the [[Constitutional Court of Albania|Constitutional Court]] (Gjykata Kushtetuese), the 'Intermediate Courts' such as the [[Appeals courts of Albania|Courts of Appeal]] (Gjykata e Apelit), Court of Appeals against corruption and organized crime (Gjykata e Apelit kundër Korrupsionit dhe Krimit të Organizuar), and the Administrative Court of Appeals (Gjykata Administrative e Apelit) as well as the 'First Instance Courts' such as the [[District courts in Albania|District Courts]] (Gjykata e Juridksionit të Përgjithshëm) and the Court of First Instance against corruption and organized crime  (Gjykata e Shkallës së Parë kundër Korrupsionit dhe Krimit të Organizuar).

The [[Supreme Court of Albania|Supreme Court]] is the highest court of appeal in Albania; its hearings are open and judgments are made publicly, except in cases where the privacy of the accused is to be protected. It is composed of nineteen judges such as the president of the Supreme Court and eighteen members of the Supreme Court. The judges are selected and appointed amongst judges with more than 10 years of seniority or prominent lawyers, who have exercised their activity for more than 15 years. The members can serve for a single term of nine years, without the right of reappointment. The [[Constitutional Court of Albania|Constitutional Court]] is the final authority for the interpretation of the Constitution and the compliance of laws in accordance with the constitution.
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