Communication in the Development of Constitutional Law

Asiimwe Kyomugisha T.

Faculty of Business, Kampala International University, Uganda

ABSTRACT

This paper examines how communication underpins the historical, structural, and interpretive development of constitutional law. Constitutional law is a multifaceted domain shaped not only by judicial decisions but also by socio-political discourse, international exchange, and symbolic expression. Communication through judicial opinions, public discourse, and technological mediums facilitates the construction, interpretation, and transmission of constitutional meaning. From pre-constitutional charters to modern-day transnational legal borrowings, communication processes allow constitutional values to evolve, migrate, and adapt to new contexts. The study also considers the interplay between judicial communication, legal pluralism, and public engagement in constitutional democracies, highlighting how law is made intelligible and authoritative through language, symbols, and discourse. Drawing on interdisciplinary approaches from law, linguistics, and anthropology, this work underscores the indispensable role of communication in shaping the legitimacy, accessibility, and adaptability of constitutional frameworks.

Keywords: Constitutional development, Legal communication, Judicial opinion, Constitutional interpretation, Public discourse, Pre-constitutional texts, Transnational constitutionalism, Legal semiotics.

CITE AS: Asiimwe Kyomugisha T. (2025). Communication in the Development of Constitutional Law. IAA Journal of Arts and Humanities 12(1):55-61. https://doi.org/10.59298/IAAJAH/2025/1215561