A Reading of Law No. 04/26 Containing the Constitutional Amendment

Abstract

The 2020 constitutional amendment is considered one of the most significant amendments experienced by Algeria. Its drafting and preparation were entrusted to experts and specialists in constitutional law, who prepared a preliminary draft and submitted it for enrichment and consultation by all interested stakeholders, including political parties, associations, civil society organizations, university professors, and specialists in law and economics. Subsequently, the amendment bill was prepared and submitted for parliamentary approval and then put to a popular referendum on 1 November 2020. With the passage of time, certain gaps and shortcomings became apparent, necessitating their review and correction as promptly as possible. This was effectively achieved through a partial amendment of certain constitutional provisions, whereby some articles were revised and specific deficiencies were addressed. This amendment was referred to as the *technical constitutional amendment*, and Law No. 26-04 containing the text of the constitutional amendment was consequently enacted.