نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی

نویسندگان

• سید حسین ملکوتی هشجین ¹
• نسیم سلیمانی نژاد ²
• سیدعلی موسوی ²

¹ استادیار، گروه حقوق، دانشکده حقوق و علوم اجتماعی، دانشگاه تبریز، تبریز، ایران

² دانشجوی دکتری حقوق عمومی، دانشکده حقوق و علوم اجتماعی، دانشگاه تبریز، تبریز، ایران

چکیده

بین‌المللی‌سازی قوانین اساسی را می‌توان به مثابه پیوندی میان حقوق عمومی دولت‌ها و حقوق بین‌الملل تلقی نمود که در اصول فراملی مندرج در قوانین اساسی تجلی می‌یابند. هدف پژوهش تبیین فرصت‌ها و چالش‌های بین‌المللی‌سازی قوانین اساسی از رهگذر بررسی زمینه‌ها، محدودیت‌ها، انواع فرآیندهای بین‌المللی‌سازی و چشم‌انداز پیش‌روی آن است. یافته‌های مقاله حاکی از آن است که اولا اصول فراملی همواره جهان‌شمول نبوده و گاه ممکن است صرفا اختصاص به منطقه جغرافیایی خاص یا مردمان باورمند به یک آیین ویژه داشته باشند، ثانیا اصول مذکور امکان نظارت‌پذیری و کنترل مضاعف بر دولت‌ها را از طریق اعمال موازی مکانیزم‌های الزام‌آور داخلی و بین‌المللی فراهم می‌نمایند، ثالثا امکان بررسی تطبیقی رویه‌های قضایی کشورهای مختلف را در خصوص موضوعاتی واحد مهیا می‌سازند. سرانجام این نتیجه حاصل شده است که بین‌المللی‌سازی قوانین اساسی را می‌توان به مثابه ابزاری دانست که می‌تواند زمینه‌ساز تحدید قدرت‌های سیاسی در چارچوب قالب‌های حقوقی همگرا و اثربخش باشد.

کلیدواژه‌ها

• بین‌المللی‌سازی
• قوانین اساسی
• اصول فراملی
• حقوق داخلی
• حق‌های بشری

موضوعات

• حقوق بین الملل

عنوان مقاله [English]

Internationalization of Constitutional Laws; Opportunities and Challenges

نویسندگان [English]

• Seyed Hossein Malakooti Hashjin ¹
• Nasim Soleymani nejad ²
• Seyed Ali Mousavi ²

¹ Assistant Professor, Department of Law, Faculty of Law and Social Sciences, Tabriz University, Tabriz, Iran

² Ph.D student in Public Law, Faculty of Law and Social Sciences, Tabriz University, Tabriz, Iran

چکیده [English]

Introduction

In today's world, with phenomena such as globalization, rapid changes in the international arena, and their effects on human rights and freedoms, the significance of the internationalization of constitutional laws as a link between the public laws of states and international law is growing daily. Initially, constitutions were primarily considered as national documents confined within a country's borders. However, this perspective no longer holds in the era of globalization. constitutional rights, as a subset of public rights, are no exception. Nevertheless, the internationalization of constitutional laws continues to face numerous challenges and raises many controversies. For instance, if a domestic constitution is influenced by international law, it might undergo substantial changes. This process reflects that national constitutions are essentially part of a broader international legal framework. The inclusion of human rights in domestic constitutions, the increase in the convergence between national and international constitutions, and the alignment of the legal systems with the global market all contribute to the internationalization of constitutions. Furthermore, in entities like the European Union, internationalization occurs partially or regionally which forms the legal framework for the member states. Additionally, focusing on shared ideological principles among governments can lead to the transnationalization of certain constitutional principles. This not only serves to hold governments accountable but also allows for a comparative assessment of judicial practices concerning common issues. In general, the internationalization of constitutional laws can be viewed as a tool to curb the political powers of the government and officials within the framework of harmonized and effective legal principles. This article introduces and explores different facets of this process.

Research Questions
What are the opportunities and challenges before the internationalization of constitutional laws?
What sets the ground for the creation and the status of cross-border principles, and what is their impact on national constitutions?
Literature Review

In delving into the research background on the internationalization of constitutional laws, it is pertinent to consider factors such as governments' accession to documents related to or containing provisions on international human rights and the shifts in the global legal atmosphere. These steps signify changes in the global legal thinking that play a role in shaping the constitutions of nations. The influence of regional organizations like the European Union in instigating changes in the constitutional laws of member states is also noteworthy. These regional interactions can directly affect the constitutional laws of member states in economic, legal, and political aspects. In this context, many articles have examined the intricate interplay between the Constitution, international law, and global governance[1], as well as the potential for the internationalization of constitutions in different countries through adherence to international documents.[2] However, few sources have tackled the existing challenges and the future prospects.

Methodology

This research is fundamental research, employing a library-based method to collect and review data from documents, books, writings, articles, and foreign sources. In terms of research methodology, this study follows a non-comparative approach wherein it first delves into the factors and the driving forces behind the shift toward internationalization of fundamental laws, the second part focuses on delineating and explaining partial or regional internationalization and the associated challenges, and finally, the third part presents the outlook of this initiative.

Conclusion

This research aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the role of international human rights in national constitutions and the extent to which governments adhere to these documents. It also seeks to elucidate the impact of changes in global legal thinking on the constitutional frameworks of countries and their alignment with international law. The study investigates the role of regional organizations such as the European Union in promoting and facilitating the internationalization of constitutional laws in specific regions and how they affect the methods for adapting and formulating constitutional laws. In conclusion, the study finds that firstly, despite the debates among legal scholars, transnational principles are not always universally applicable, sometimes they are specific to particular geographical regions or their religious beliefs. furthermore, these principles allow oversight of governments and dual control through the application of binding domestic and international mechanisms. additionally, they enable a comparative examination of the judicial practices across different countries on common issues. In conclusion, the essay provides that the internationalization of constitutional laws can serve as a tool to underpin the restraint of political powers within the framework of harmonious and effective legal principles.
 
[1]. Vicki C. Jackson, Paradigms of Public Law: Transnational Constitutional Values and Democratic Challenges, International Journal of Constitutional Law, (2010) 8.
[2]. Wen-Chen Chang, ‘An Isolated Nation with Global-minded Citizens: Bottom-up Transnational Constitutionalism in Taiwan, National Taiwan University Law Review, (2009) 4(3).

کلیدواژه‌ها [English]

• Internationalization
• Constitution
• Cross-Border Principles
• Human Rights
• the European Union
• Regionalization