In Trinidad and Tobago, prime minister appoints advisory committee to make recommendations for a national constitutional conference

Amidst calls from members of the public and politicians alike for constitutional reform, Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has announced that the Cabinet will be moving ahead to address the issue. As such, he said a seven member advisory committee has been appointed to formulate the terms of reference and collect views from the public on constitutional reform. [...] “The national advisory committee shall consider and make recommendations to the Cabinet within three months of its appointment for the promotion and convening of a National Constitutional Conference and Consultation in June 2024,” Rowley said. [...] Rowley noted that further to this, the national participatory exercise is expected to generate specific proposals for legislative and other adjustments and introductions which will “almost certainly invite Parliamentary notice and relevant action.” The Advisory Committee will comprise of: Barendra Sinanan (Chairman), Dr. Terrence Farrell, Raye Sandy, Jacqueline Sampson Meiguel, Winston Rudder, Nizam Mohammed and Hema Narinesingh.
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