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"The national constitution and laws governing states of emergency shall provide for prompt and periodic independent review by the legislature of the necessity for derogation measures."

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UN (ECOSOC): Siracusa Principles on the Limitation and Derogation of Provisions in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, para. C.55

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Siracusa Principles on the Limitation and Derogation of Provisions in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

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Derogation measures must be justified by law and subject to review.
Laws governing states of emergency should provide a prompt and independent review by the legislature of the necessity of derogation measures.