Constitutional Guarantees of Human Rights in Algeria: Between Normative Reform and Institutional Effectiveness

Abstract Book of the 11th International Conference on Modern Research in Social Sciences

Year: 2026

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Constitutional Guarantees of Human Rights in Algeria: Between Normative Reform and Institutional Effectiveness

Oussama Elchaoueche Aouiti, Abdelkarim Bouguerroumi

ABSTRACT:

Recent constitutional reforms in Algeria have significantly expanded the formal recognition of fundamental rights and public freedoms. The 2020 Constitution reinforces judicial independence, freedom of expression, anti-corruption commitments, and the protection of human dignity. Nevertheless, the transition from constitutional proclamation to effective institutional enforcement remains a central challenge. This paper analyzes the evolution of human rights guarantees in Algerian constitutional law, assessing their conformity with international human rights instruments and examining their practical enforceability before domestic courts. Using a normative and comparative legal approach, the study evaluates the role of constitutional review, administrative judiciary, and independent oversight bodies in safeguarding rights. It argues that the consolidation of human rights protection requires not only constitutional entrenchment but also procedural clarity, judicial empowerment, and administrative transparency. The Algerian case illustrates the broader dilemma faced by transitional governance systems seeking to harmonize domestic legal traditions with international human rights standards.

Keywords: Constitutional Reform; Human Dignity; Judicial Review; Rule of Law; Rights Protection