Greece · Legislation
Legislation and primary sources
Where to find the authoritative text of the law in Greece, and how to confirm it is still in force.
Sources of law, ranked
- Constitution
- The 1975 constitution as revised.
- EU law
- Directly applicable and, in its field, paramount.
- Statutes of Parliament
- Laws and authorised presidential decrees.
- Codes
- The Civil Code, Penal Code and procedural codes.
The legislative process
Bills are passed by the Hellenic Parliament and promulgated by the President; a Special Highest Court resolves disputes over constitutionality.
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