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The Grand Ducal Court was discussed by members of the [[Constitutional Convention]] during their creation of the [[Constitution of Westarctica]] in early 2019, when it was determined that [[Westarctica]] would require a third branch of government in order to function as a legitimate constitutional monarchy. During this process, it was decided that the Justices of the Court would be appointed by the [[Grand Duke of Westarctica|Grand Duke]], on the advice of the [[Prime Minister of Westarctica|Prime Minister]]. | The Grand Ducal Court was discussed by members of the [[Constitutional Convention]] during their creation of the [[Constitution of Westarctica]] in early 2019, when it was determined that [[Westarctica]] would require a third branch of government in order to function as a legitimate constitutional monarchy. During this process, it was decided that the Justices of the Court would be appointed by the [[Grand Duke of Westarctica|Grand Duke]], on the advice of the [[Prime Minister of Westarctica|Prime Minister]]. | ||
The Court was brought into existence on 17 September 2019 when [[Grand Duke Travis]] [[Westarctican Ordinance|signed an ordinance]] which outlined the composition and duties of the Grand Ducal Court. The first three justices of the Grand Ducal Court were appointed on 18 October 2019 by [[Grand Duke Travis]] in Royal Decree RD-2019-001 (Appointment of Justices to the Grand Ducal Court) on the advice of [[Duke of the Bear Peninsula|Prime Minister Farmer]]. The Prime Minister nominated five citizens of [[Westarctica]], with the recommendation that no less than three be appointed as Justices. | The Court was brought into existence on 17 September 2019 when [[Grand Duke Travis]] [[Westarctican Ordinance|signed an ordinance]] which outlined the composition and duties of the Grand Ducal Court. The first three justices of the Grand Ducal Court were appointed on 18 October 2019 by [[Grand Duke Travis]] in Royal Decree RD-2019-001 (Appointment of Justices to the Grand Ducal Court) on the advice of [[Duke of the Bear Peninsula|Prime Minister Farmer]]. The Prime Minister nominated five citizens of [[Westarctica]], with the recommendation that no less than three be appointed as Justices.' | ||
To date, the majority of activity for the Court has been the assignment of a lone Justice to each Constitutional Convention as an advisor. So far, the only time the entire bench has been needed was in February of 2021 when [[Prime Minister]] [[Duke of the Bear Peninsula|Farmer]] filed to have [[Foreign Minister]] [[1st Duke of Goldstream|Winkler]] cease all treaty negotiations and hand over previous ones to assess compliance with the constitution. While this was being considered, the Foreign Minister resigned in protest and attempted to disband the [[Honorary Consular Corps]]. The Court issued an injunction staying this action until [[Grand Duke Travis]] and the Deputy Foreign Minister could address the issue. | |||
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