Constitutional rigidity and constitutional stability are different concepts. Rigid constitutions may be unstable and flexible constitutions may be more stable than rigid ones. This means that the stability of any constitution depends not so much on its form as on the "forces" and "principles" that stand behind it and support it. In post-war constitutions, fundamental principles shall not be subject to constitutional amendment. Also, Art. 138 of the Italian Constitution laid down a regulative principle. For this reason it not may be derogated or modified. This is not an obstacle to constitutional amendment though. Experience confirms that the constitutional reforms adopted in Italy have not required any change in Art. 138 of the Constitution.

Bonfiglio, S. (2015). Sulla rigidità delle Costituzioni.Il dibattito italiano e la prospettiva comparata. DIRITTO PUBBLICO, XXI(1), 105-126.

Sulla rigidità delle Costituzioni.Il dibattito italiano e la prospettiva comparata

BONFIGLIO, Salvatore
2015-01-01

Abstract

Constitutional rigidity and constitutional stability are different concepts. Rigid constitutions may be unstable and flexible constitutions may be more stable than rigid ones. This means that the stability of any constitution depends not so much on its form as on the "forces" and "principles" that stand behind it and support it. In post-war constitutions, fundamental principles shall not be subject to constitutional amendment. Also, Art. 138 of the Italian Constitution laid down a regulative principle. For this reason it not may be derogated or modified. This is not an obstacle to constitutional amendment though. Experience confirms that the constitutional reforms adopted in Italy have not required any change in Art. 138 of the Constitution.
2015
Bonfiglio, S. (2015). Sulla rigidità delle Costituzioni.Il dibattito italiano e la prospettiva comparata. DIRITTO PUBBLICO, XXI(1), 105-126.
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