2005 Alconbrian constitutional crisis

The **2005 Alconbrian constitutional crisis** refers to the Supreme Court of Alconbria's takeover of the legislative powers of the Léialegis following allegations of electoral fraud during the 2005 Alconbrian general election.

## Events

### Allegations of vote fraud in the elections

During polling, both the Forward Alliance and the Progressive Union accused each other of engaging in malpractices.

### Resolution 32

Resolution 32 was passed by the Supreme Court of Alconbria on 13 September, 2005 which nullified the results of 24 federal constituencies. The resolution dictatded that the Léialegis must bar the 24 lawmakers from taking oath, and allow the Ernesto Titeriez-led Forward Alliance to form the government.

The next day, a high-level Progessive Union meeting concluded with the alliance refusing to honor the Supreme Court resolution. They marched to the Palacio Legislativo through the Siharvel Avenue, where they were assaulted by APP supporters. The police initially refused to provide protection to the group unless the 24 disqualified lawmakers were removed, but Director-General Lianne Lepage ordered the pro-APP mob to be controlled, and allowed all the lawmakers to be escorted to the Palacio.

The Zalon Irdorren Zivor refused to allow 24 disqualified lawmakers into the complex, which resulted in all PU politicians starting a protest outside the gates of the Palacio. Deputy Commissioner Diego Silver met with the protestors, and told them that protesting was illegal, and they either had to convince the ZIZ to let them inside, or leave the area. The posse later moved to the Lombardo Park, and initiated the process of swearing-in. The police withdrew their protection, and surrounded the park.

Justice Jones-Parker warned of significant retaliation if the 24 lawmakers were sworn-in. Justices of the Supreme Court called in a meeting with representatives from the police and the armed forces.

### Resolution 33 & 34

Immediately after all the newly-elected non-Forward Alliance members were sworn-in, the Supreme Court passed Resolution 33 which found the newly-formed Léialegis un-constitutional. The resolution mandated all government organizations and civilians to not recognize the new assembly which it found to be in contempt. Additionally, the resolution required in the immediate dissolution of the newly formed parliament and had the country's legislative power transferred to the Supreme Court.

Immediately afterwards, Resolution 34 was passed which called for the creation of the Constituent Assembly of Alconbria, under the control of the Supreme Court. Resolution 34 also allowed Ernesto Titeriez to take over the executive powers of the country.

The resolutions were passed 6-0, after the 5 judges who voted against Resolution 32 were prevented from entering the Supreme Court premises.

Protests intensified after Resolution 33 was passed.

### Constituent Assembly

As part of Resolution 34, the Supreme Court created the Constituent Assembly of Alconbria, which it presided over. It had 100 seats just like the legislative assembly, and all the Forward Alliance winners of the 2005 elections were allowed to join the Constituent Assembly, along with the 6 judges of the Supreme Court. The rest 55 were nominated by the Supreme Court.

Elections for the Constituent Assembly were held on 18 September. The elections were boycotted by all opposition parties.

On 20 September, the Constituent Assembly met for the first time at the Palacio Legislativo. Peces Harlier, the President of the Supreme Court, served as the Speaker, while Karen Norsier served as the Deputy Speaker. Claudia Delao was then formally appointed as the Speaker. While the Judicial Assembly met, the members of the Legislative Assembly held a sit-down protest outside the Palacio Legislativo.