The criterion of the sufficiency of legal reasoning in decisions of the panels of the constitutional court and its significance for ensuring the effectiveness of legal protection
By: Jānis Neimanis
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/rsusc-2026-0006 | Journal eISSN: 2256-0548
Language: English
Page range: 35 - 44
Published on: Apr 27, 2026
Published by: Riga Stradins University
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