2008 Constitution

ratified its 2008 Constitution , a document that continues to be a focal point of political struggle today.

While the Constitution aimed to create an independent judiciary, critics argue it failed to sufficiently define the vetting process for judges. During the transitional period, many judges from the previous era—often without formal legal training—were reappointed. This led to a judiciary that is structurally independent but frequently accused of incompetence and politicization. The separation of powers sometimes morphed into an unaccountable judiciary, leading to repeated conflicts between the Supreme Court and the executive branch. 2008 constitution

For a nation scattered across the ocean, the centralized governance of Male’ had long been a bottleneck. The 2008 Constitution mandated decentralization, requiring the establishment of city councils, atoll councils, and island councils. This was a revolutionary step toward local governance, aiming to give remote communities a say in their own development. ratified its 2008 Constitution , a document that