Plan to change oath of allegiance in Grenada's constitution causes debate

A planned amendment to Grenada’s Constitution that would change the Oath of Allegiance from being sworn to King Charles III to instead being sworn to “Grenada” has sparked disagreement among legal minds about the correct constitutional process. Former Attorney General Cajeton Hood has voiced concern over the government’s approach, arguing that such a constitutional change should be determined by the people through a national referendum — not simply passed by a parliamentary vote. [ . . . ] Former Attorney General Dr. Francis Alexis, however, has taken a different view. He has long advocated for removing the British monarch from the oath and believes the amendment can be passed through a simple majority in Parliament without triggering a referendum.
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