Voices from the Field
Through the eyes of local experts and actors, ConstitutionNet’s ‘Voices from the Field’ series offers a monthly look at constitution building processes as they are unfolding on the ground around the world. Contributions take the form of interviews with, and opinion pieces from, constitutional experts, lawyers, practitioners and other engaged citizens in the field for a fresh and original look at issues of importance to local populations during the drafting, adoption and implementation of constitutions.
Voices From The Field
28 March 2021
When direct democracy trumps human rights: Unveiling the Swiss “Burqa Ban”
Voices From The Field
23 March 2021
Constitutional impasse in Tunisia: the ugly side of “the most beautiful constitution in the world”
Voices From The Field
3 March 2021
Text and context of Haiti’s 2021 draft constitution
Voices From The Field
26 February 2021
"They're not little adults": the struggle for proper and standalone children's rights in the German Basic Law
Voices From The Field
19 February 2021
Malta’s proposed gender top-up system: Good intentions, questionable means?
Voices From The Field
11 February 2021
Constitutional implications of Myanmar’s Coup on 1 February 2021
Voices From The Field
30 January 2021
Mexico’s Constitutional Reforms: Threats to Judicial Independence from Within?
Voices From The Field
29 January 2021
Kyrgyzstan’s ‘Third Revolution’ and the Road to Another Victor’s Constitution
Voices From The Field
21 December 2020
In the World of Constitution Building in 2020
Voices From The Field
16 December 2020
Chad’s ‘Inclusive’ Constitutional Reform Process Widens Political Rifts
Voices From The Field
12 December 2020
The context for Haiti’s ongoing constitutional reform process
Voices From The Field
4 December 2020
Kenya’s Elite-led ‘Popular’ Initiative Seeks First Amendments to 2010 Constitution
Voices From The Field
23 November 2020
Unbounding the Hungarian Executive and Cementing Illiberal Christian Identity Politics
Voices From The Field
4 November 2020
Chile’s comprehensive restriction on re-election: From popular demand to constitutional policy
Voices From The Field
28 October 2020
From a Kenyan ‘Handshake’ to Constitutional Reform: Towards a Bloated Semi-Presidential System?
Voices From The Field
26 October 2020
Myanmar’s November Elections: The Challenging Task of Federalisation Awaits a New Government
Voices From The Field
14 September 2020
Botswana’s Piecemeal Constitutional Reform Initiative: Banning Floor Crossing
Voices From The Field
8 September 2020
The Return of Sri Lanka’s Imperial Presidency: The Twentieth Amendment to the Constitution Bill
Voices From The Field
8 September 2020
Liberia’s Constitutional Referendum on Dual Citizenship and Reduced Political Tenure
Voices From The Field
28 August 2020
Taming Malawi’s Presidency: Will Chakwera Walk the Talk?
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