The Constitutional Court of Colombia is the highest tribunal in the Colombian judiciary system in matters of Constitutionality.
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In Judgment C-332 of 2025, Colombia's Constitutional Court struck down the mandatory invocation of God in the professional oath for veterinarians and animal scientists. 1/2
In Ruling SU-315 of 2025, the Constitutional Court decided that religious organizations may be held liable for tort when, despite being aware of a history of sexual abuse committed by members of the clergy, 1/2
they fail to take reasonable measures to report, prevent, and protect against such abuse.
The decision upheld the rights of a victim who was sexually abused by a priest during his childhood and ensured full redress for him and his family.2/2
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#CourtNews l In the context of seeking protection for the fundamental rights of health and a dignified life, a mother of a minor with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) filed an action of protection against a Health Promoting Entity (EPS in Spanish). 🧵 1/6
suitability, and necessity of AI use, and verify the conditions, information, and results provided by the AI. 5/6
Finally, the obligation of privacy involves protecting the confidentiality of personal and sensitive data disclosed to the judiciary in the performance of its functions. 6/6
Sentence T/323/24
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In a historic decision, the Court has mandated that Colombian authorities recognize her nationality and issued new guidelines to prevent future statelessness in similar cases. 🌍👶 #HumanRights #Statelessness #Surrogacy
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#CourtNews | Manuela Beltrán University and the University of La Guajira must modify the diplomas of the students who requested that their title include the female gender
T-250 of 2024
Judge: Vladimir Fernández Andrade
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#CourtNews | Court protected the rights of an elderly couple who were denied survivor benefits after the death of their son
Judgment T-165 of 2024
Judge: José Fernando Reyes Cuartas
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#CourtNews | Higher education institutions must recognize and facilitate support for students with emotional support dogs as a form of psychological treatment.
Judgment T-236 of 2024
Judge: Juan Carlos Cortés González
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#TheCourtInforms | Indigenous communities, especially in the Amazon, will decide on projects for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation, in their collective territories.
Judgement: T-248 from 2024
Judge: Juan Carlos Cortés G.
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#WatchAgain| the broadcast of the Commemoration of the 33 years of the Political Constitution of 1991: A historical dialogue and evolution. youtu.be/I6F_FEyshTg?si=fJol…
#CourtNews | The Constitutional Court and the Attorney General's Office signed a memorandum of understanding to ensure the effective compliance with the orders issued in the rulings.
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The Court and the USA’s Narcotics Affairs and Law Enforcement Section signed an agreement that seeks to support the monitoring function of the Unconstitutional State of Affairs in the Penitentiary and Prison System and Temporary Detention Centers.
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🇨🇴 Explore how Colombia's #OpenGovChallenge commitment aims to boost public understanding of court decisions by publishing children's books on rights, translating ethnic protections, and more.
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