Constitutional Reform and Its Role in Establishing the Rule of Law, Justice, and Social Development The Algerian Experience in Light of the 2020 Amendment

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Zahra Tahraoui
Djahida Rekkache

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The relationship between constitutional reform, the rule of law, and societal development is deeply interconnected. Constitutional reform is essential to achieving these objectives. Amending the constitution to strengthen the rule of law and establish a transparent, effective political system lays the foundation for a state governed by law. It ensures political and social stability, enhances citizens’ rights, and creates opportunities for development, driving societal progress. By providing a strong legal and political framework, constitutional reform enables the establishment of a just state and sustainable societal development. This study explores the critical role of constitutional reform in promoting democracy, ensuring a fair distribution of powers, and upholding human rights, equality, and social justice. It also examines how reforms strengthen the rule of law, enhance transparency, and combat corruption, focusing on Algeria's 2020 constitutional amendment and its impact on governance, justice, and accountability in the country.

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Tahraoui, Z., & Rekkache , D. (2025). Constitutional Reform and Its Role in Establishing the Rule of Law, Justice, and Social Development. Social and Human Science Studies, 14(2), 963 - 974. https://doi.org/10.46315/1714-014-002-065
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