THE Constitution Reform Commission (CRC) has launched a nationwide consultation process, inviting Guyanese to submit written proposals as part of a comprehensive review of the country’s Constitution.
In a public notice published in the newspapers, the Commission said it was established under the Constitution Reform Commission Act 2022 and has been tasked with reviewing the Constitution “to provide for the current and future rights, liabilities and obligations of the Guyanese people.”
The Commission explained that it will “receive, consider and evaluate submissions for the alteration of the Constitution” before compiling its recommendations for submission to the Parliamentary Standing Committee for Constitutional Reform for transmission to the National Assembly.
According to the notice, the Commission is “statutorily enjoined to consult with the widest possible geographical area, with as many persons, groups, communities, organisations and institutions as possible.” These include religious and cultural organisations, political parties, youth organisations, high school and university students, women’s organisations, private sector bodies, professional associations and the media.
It added that consultation with the widest possible cross section of the Guyanese population and their input through their submissions will provide the foundational basis for the Commission’s report.
The CRC said it will adopt a two-stage consultation process.
“First, through an invitation to the public to provide written submissions to the Commission on proposals for constitutional reform. Second, the Commission will conduct public engagements with the people of Guyana in every region of the country and with Guyanese in the diaspora,” the notice stated.
The Commission is inviting written submissions on a broad range of constitutional issues. These include the full protection of the fundamental rights and freedoms of all Guyanese under the law, the rights of Indigenous peoples and children, eliminating discrimination in all forms, improving race relations and promoting ethnic security and equal opportunity.
Other areas identified for review include reforms relating to elections and the Guyana Elections
Commission (GECOM), as well as measures to secure and protect the economic, social and cultural rights of all Guyanese. The review will also consider strengthening the independence of the judiciary, safeguarding public funds and integrity in public life, improving the functioning of the National Assembly, and enhancing the capacity and effectiveness of the local government system.
The Commission noted that while the Constitution Reform Commission Act identifies these areas, they do not limit the scope of the constitutional review.
Members of the public are required to clearly label their submissions “Written Proposal on Constitutional Reform.” Each submission must include the individual’s full name, address, email address and other contact information, along with a scanned copy of a valid photo identification.
Written proposals may be hand-delivered to the Office of the Secretariat of the Constitution Reform Commission, located on the fifth floor of 211 Camp and Lamaha Streets, Georgetown, or emailed to gcycrc2024@gmail.com.
The Commission also indicated that individuals who have made submissions may be invited to participate in face-to-face sessions if “their submissions warrant further discussion.”
The deadline for the submission of written proposals is December 31, 2026.
The notice was signed by Constitution Reform Commission Secretary, Javed Shadick and dated June 23, 2026.
