A prominent legal commentator is calling on the new government of Antigua and Barbuda to place constitutional reform at the top of its legislative agenda, according to Antigua Observer.
Attorney-at-law E. Ann Henry noted that the nation's Constitution is now 45 years old and that a Constitutional Review Commission has already been established. She stressed, however, that the reform process must be driven by genuine consensus among stakeholders.
Henry's call comes as the new administration settles into office, with advocates arguing that modernising the country's foundational legal document is long overdue. The existing Constitution has governed Antigua and Barbuda since independence, and critics have pointed to the need for updates that better reflect contemporary realities and the aspirations of the population.
As reported by Antigua Observer, Henry emphasised that the process must be inclusive and transparent, signalling that broad public participation will be essential to any meaningful reform effort.
