From election reform to human rights, citizens invited to make submissions on Constitutional amendments

The Constitutional Reform Commission will soon call for submissions from citizens, and Attorney General Anil Nandlall, SC, has urged stakeholders to share their views on which amendments are needed.

Speaking during his weekly “Issues in the News” commentary, Nandlall said the Commission will soon invite submissions on proposed amendments, and that public participation in the process is vital.

“It is your views that will inform the proposed amendments that will emanate from this process,” the Attorney General said.

Guyana’s Constitution is currently under review. Several thematic areas have been identified, including the full protection of fundamental rights and freedoms; the rights of Indigenous peoples and children; eliminating all forms of discrimination; maintaining the independence of the judiciary; reforms relating to elections and the Guyana Elections Commission; the functioning of the National Assembly; and improving local governance systems.

Former Chancellor of the Judiciary, Justice Carl Singh, heads the 20-member Commission.

Nandlall said submissions can be delivered by hand or emailed to the Office of the Secretariat, on the Fifth Floor of the Constitution Reform Commission, located at Camp and Lamaha Streets, Georgetown, or sent via email to [email protected].

Submissions must be accompanied by a scanned copy of photo identification.