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Published: 26 April 2021 PHILIPSBURG: - On April 26 th, 2021 the Ombudsman of Sint Maarten, Gwendolien Mossel, after careful consideration, submitted the three national ordinances, in connection with cuts to the employment benefits of all (semi) public sector workers, to the Constitutional Court for review. The three national ordinances are the Temporary National Ordinance Covid-19 cuts, Temporary National Ordinance to amend the terms of employment of political authorities and Temporary National Ordinance on the standardization of top incomes and adjustment of employment conditions at (semi-) public sector entities. The Ombudsman of Sint Maarten as the ‘Guardian of the Constitution has the authority to challenge newly ratified laws, which the Ombudsman considers to be in contravention with the Constitution. Restricting fundamental human rights can only take place based on specific requirements, the restriction should be prescribed by law, in the general interest of the people and it should pass what is called a ‘fair balance’ test.