The Judicial System
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The judicial system includes municipals and provincial courts at the trial level and a Supreme Court at the appellate level. The Ministry of Justice administers provincial courts located in each of the 18 provincials capitals. The Supreme Court nominates provincial judges. In 1991, the constitution was amended to guarantee an independent judiciary. In practice, however the President appointments the 16 Supreme Courts judges for life upon recommendation of an association of magistrates, and he appoints the attorney general. Confirmation by the General Assembly is not required.
Source: Government of Angola, CIA, Embassy of Angola in Washington, D.C.
