Forfatningsråd

Forfatningsråd is a Danish term that translates to "constitutional council." This term can refer to several different bodies or concepts depending on the context. Historically, it might describe a council or committee tasked with drafting or revising a constitution. In some parliamentary systems, it can also refer to a specific organ responsible for reviewing legislation to ensure its compliance with the constitution. This function is often performed by a constitutional court, but the term "forfatningsråd" could encompass a broader advisory body.

The precise nature and powers of a forfatningsråd vary significantly across different legal and political systems. In Denmark itself, the term is not typically used for a standing, independent body with judicial review powers in the way that a constitutional court operates in countries like Germany or France. Instead, constitutional matters are generally handled by the ordinary courts, with the Folketing (parliament) holding the ultimate authority on constitutional amendments. However, the concept of a body advising on constitutional matters or scrutinizing legislative proposals for constitutional conformity exists in various forms globally. The specific responsibilities and composition of any such "forfatningsråd" would be defined by the relevant national legislation or constitutional framework.