The Tunisian Constitution of 2022 restores an upper house, called the National Council of Regions and Districts (NCRD).
From then on, they ceased their activity then were dissolved under the decree-law of 23 March 2011 relating to the provisional organization of public authorities, before being replaced by the High Authority for the achievement of the objectives of the revolution, political reform and of the democratic transition then by a new Constituent Assembly, elected on 23 October 2011.
On 25 July 2021, President Kaïs Saïed, invoking article 80 of the Constitution, suspended the work of the assembly and announced the lifting of the immunity of all deputies.
On 22 September, he announced the extension of the decisions and decided to suspend the salaries and benefits granted to the president of the assembly and its members.
The Tunisian Constitution of 2022 restores an upper house, called the National Council of Regions and Districts.