According to Derek O’Brien, ‘the year 2016….witnessed one of the most significant constitutional

According to Derek O’Brien, ‘the year 2016….witnessed one of the most significant constitutional
referendums to be held in the region since independence as voters in Grenada were asked to vote on
seven separate Constitution (Amendment) Bills, which sought variously to: limit the number of terms of
office a Prime Minister can serve; enhance the integrity of the electoral process; guarantee gender
equality; and vest ultimate legal sovereignty in a regional appellate court, the Caribbean Court of Justice
(CCJ), to replace the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC)’.
In examining the above mentioned statement, provide critical analysis of the need for
constitutional reform and proposed reform to two of the below critical areas:
● Electoral process (proportional versus first part the post)
● Judiciary system (CCJ versus Privy Council)
Based on your areas of reform, your project report should include the following:
1. An introduction highlighting the extent to which constitutional reform is needed
2. Based on the area of reform, what are the current challenges and issues why the specific
reform is needed. Make specific reference to how the reforms proposed can enhance
accountability and good governance in government.
3. Critical analysis of your proposed reform – three advantages and three disadvantages.
4. 4. Make reference to 2 caribbean states