Jamaica's parliamentary counsel submits draft bills for transition to a republic

The Chief Parliamentary Counsel has prepared two draft Bills to underpin Jamaica’s transition from a constitutional monarchy to a republic.      The proposed pieces of legislation – the Constitution (Amendment) (Republic of Jamaica) Bill, 2024, and the Referendum Bill, 2024, were presented to the Ministry of Legal and Constitutional Affairs on July 22.      Portfolio Minister, Marlene Malahoo Forte, made the disclosure during a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (September 24). She explained that the Constitution (Amendment) (Republic of Jamaica) Bill provides for the Constitution of Jamaica’s recognition as an Act of the Parliament and people of Jamaica; and amends the Constitution of Jamaica to provide for a non-monarchical head of state, thereby establishing Jamaica as a republic; provides for other amendments in respect of certain provisions of the Constitution of Jamaica and connected matters.      The Referendum Bill provides for the votes of electors to be taken concerning any amendment of the Constitution of Jamaica required to be submitted to electors, pursuant to Section 49 of the Constitution.
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