Judge of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ismayil Khalilov met with students of Azerbaijan University. Ismayil Khalilov addressed the students on "The role of courts in social life."

The speech covered the principles of separation of powers, the differences between the legislature, the executive and the judiciary and their relationship, the judicial system of Azerbaijan, the powers of the courts. Ismayil Khalilov noted that justice is administered only by courts, and a three-tier independent judicial system consisting of the first, appellate and cassation instances has been established in the country. District, city courts, military and administrative-economic courts act as courts of serious crimes, courts of first instance. Courts of appeal hear cases on appeals and appellate protests against court decisions on cases heard by courts of first instance. The Supreme Court, like the Court of Cassation, administers justice in accordance with the procedure established by law.

The guest also informed the students about the purpose and activities of the Constitutional Court. He noted that the Constitutional Court checks the compliance of laws, decisions and other normative legal acts with the Constitution and laws of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

At the end, Ismayil Khalilov answered students' questions on the topic.

The event was organized at the invitation and organization of the teacher of the Department of Social Work Firuza Huseynova.

Public Relations Department
27.04.2022