Organisation of justice - the judicial system

The judicial system of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is divided into a judicial branch and an administrative branch. In addition to these two branches, there is also the Constitutional Court.

Ordinary courts of law

The Constitution requires the courts and tribunals to exercise judicial power and to apply general and local orders and regulations only insofar as they comply with existing laws.

1. Ordinary courts of law

• The Supreme Court of Justice

Positioned at the top of the hierarchy of courts in the judicial system is the Supreme Court of Justice which comprises a Court of Cassation and a Court of Appeal, plus a Supreme Prosecutor’s Office. It is in Luxembourg.

• District courts

The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is divided into two judicial districts, each with a District Court, one in Luxembourg and the other in Diekirch.

• Justices of the Peace

There are three Justices of the Peace, one in Luxembourg, one in Esch-sur-Alzette (Luxembourg judicial district) and one in Diekirch (Diekirch judicial district).

2. Specialised courts

• Higher Social Security Board

The Higher Social Security Board (Conseil supérieur des assurances sociales) comprises a president, advisors appointed from the judges and two delegates from the National Health Fund (Caisse Nationale de Santé - CNS).

• Arbitration Board

The Social Security Arbitration Board (Conseil arbitral de la sécurité sociale) comprises a president and two delegates from the National Health Fund (CNS).

Courts of law within the administrative branch

The Administrative Court

The Administrative Court comprises five judges and has a single division with a bench of three judges.

The Administrative Tribunal

The Administrative Tribunal comprises ten judges and has three divisions with benches of three judges.

Legal databases

Information on the Ministry of Justice, legal professions, legislation, the courts, the prisons, citizens’ services, forms and news are available on the website of the Ministry of Justice.

Is access to the database free of charge?

Yes, access to the databases is free of charge.

Related links

Legilux

Justice Portal

Courts of law within the administrative branch

Ministry of Justice

Luxembourg Government