Attorney General (AG) and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall on Tuesday formally presented updated copies of the revised Laws of Guyana to President Mohamed Irfaan Ali and Prime Minister Mark Phillips, marking a major step in the modernization and consolidation of the country’s legal framework.
The revised compilation consists of 19 volumes, along with an index and a chronological table of enactments dating back to 1831. The laws have been revised and updated to reflect legislation in force up to December 31, 2022.

According to the Attorney General’s Chambers, the updated collection is expected to improve access to Guyana’s legal system for legal professionals, public institutions, businesses, and members of the public.
Hard copies of the revised laws are expected to go on sale shortly through the library of the Attorney General’s Chambers. Government has set a subsidized price of $1.5 million for a complete set.
Officials also disclosed that work is ongoing to make the laws electronically accessible through a user-friendly digital format, a move aimed at increasing public access and improving legal research capabilities.
In addition to the revised laws, the recently launched Law Reports of Guyana covering the years 2008 to 2021 will also soon be available for purchase at the same location. The complete set of law reports will be sold at a government-subsidized cost of $500,000.
The presentation forms part of broader efforts to modernize Guyana’s legal infrastructure and improve the accessibility of legal information.