Mauritius and Rodrigues advance political reform agenda
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The Alliance of Change government, led by Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam, has reached a crucial stage in its political reform efforts. These reforms include changes to the electoral system and the mandate of the Constitutional Review Commission, chaired by former Chief Justice Bernard Sik Yuen. A key priority is a constitutional amendment to remove the requirement for candidates in general elections to declare their communal affiliation. This amendment, similar to one in July 2014, will be presented to the National Assembly. The government has secured the assent of the Electoral Supervisory Commission and Electoral Commissioner Irfan Rahman for the proposed constitutional and legal provisions. Two bills, the Constitution Amendment Bill and the Constitutional Review Commission Bill, were discussed by the Council of Ministers. The electoral system reform, which includes introducing a proportional representation component and female parliamentary representation, will be addressed separately through consultations. A report summarizing public consultations on electoral reform is expected within 15 days. The Constitutional Review Commission, whose members include Senior Counsel Yanilla Moonshiram and former Director of Public Prosecutions Satyajit Boolell, will deepen and consolidate the Republic's institutions by recommending constitutional amendments to enhance the legal framework, protect fundamental rights, and strengthen public institutions. For Rodrigues, a High-Level Committ
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