AD says consultation on Constitutional reform is “imperative”

In reaction to President Abela’s Republic Day speech in which he called for the setting up of a public forum on Constitutional reform, Alternattiva Demokratika says comprehensive consultation is “imperative”

14 December 2011, 12:00am
by Jurgen Balzan

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AD welcomes President's proposal for the creation of a constituent assembly composed of representatives of all political parties, civil society and anyone interested in contributing towards a new Constitution.

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AD Spokesperson on Home Affairs, Carmel Cacopardo said: "It has been over three years since AD has submitted proposals to former Speaker Louis Galea on electoral reform. The current electoral system is skewed through the introduction of a discriminatory mechanism intended to restore proportionality between the two major political parties excluding everyone else".

AD spokesperson on EU and International Affairs, Arnold Cassola, said "The Maltese constitution is direly in need of being updated to keep abreast with global and EU politics, for example, with reference to Malta's neutrality clause".

AD Chairperson Michael Briguglio, confirmed AD's agreement with the President's proposals and said "AD calls for comprehensive consultation with civil society stakeholders for constitutional reform. This is imperative in a modern democracy. It is also high time that the Parliamentary Select committee starts meeting once again to discuss such important matters."

Jurgen Balzan was a MaltaToday reported from 2011 to 2017.