Even when state agencies have acted according to the law, this might not justify their actions, because the courts have the obligation to check that laws are in accordance with the constitution, and must not apply unconstitutional laws.
Isegi kui riigiasutused on toiminud seaduste kohaselt, ei pruugi see nende tegevust õigustada, sest kohtutel on kohustus kontrollida seaduste vastavust põhiseadusele ja jätta põhiseadusevastased seadused kohaldamata.