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Antigua and Barbuda - Constitutional law - Law, Act

The Representation of the People (Amendment) Act, 2011 (No. 12 of 2011).

Adoption: 2011-10-18 | ATG-2011-L-93557

Makes a large number of amendments to the principal Act.
1. Short title
2. Interpretation
3. Amendment of section 2 - Interpretation
4. Repeal and substitution of section 3 - Electoral Commission
5. Amendment of section 4 - Removal from office
6. Amendment of section 5 - Quorum at meetings
7. Amendment of section 6 - Functions and duties of the Commission
8. Amendment of section 9 - Powers and duties of the Supervisor of Elections
9. Insertion of Section 9A - Powers and duties of the Chief Registration Officer
10. Insertion of Section 9B - Powers and duties of the Chief Administrative Officer
11. Amendment of section 10 - Appointment and duties of returning officer
12. Amendment of section 13 - Saving of rights of election officers
13. Amendment of section 15 - Persons entitled to vote
14. Amendment of section 16 - Qualification for registration and right to vote
15. Amendment of section 17 - Disqualification for registration
16. Amendment of section 21 - Registers of Electors
17. Amendment of section 23 - Revised register
18. Amendment of section 24 - Register for elections
19. Amendment of the First Schedule - Election Rules - Rule 70 - Production of Documents
20. Amendment of the First Schedule - Election Rules - Rule 71 - Retention of Documents
21. Amendment of second schedule - Registration Regulations
22. Commissioners to cease to hold office
23. Repeal

Antigua and Barbuda - Constitutional law - Law, Act

Constitutional Reform and Governance Act, 2010 (c. 25).

Adoption: 2010-04-08 | ATG-2010-L-109058

An Act to make provision relating to the civil service of the State; to make provision in relation to section 3 of the Act of Settlement; to make provision relating to the ratification of treaties; to make provision relating to the counting of votes in parliamentary elections; to amend the Parliamentary Standards Act 2009 and the European Parliament (Pay and Pensions) Act 1979 and to make provision relating to pensions for members of the House of Commons, Ministers and other office holders; to make provision for treating members of the House of Commons and members of the House of Lords as resident, ordinarily resident and domiciled in the United Kingdom for taxation purposes; to amend the Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000 and to make corresponding provision in relation to Wales; to amend the Public Records Act 1958 and the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Antigua and Barbuda - Constitutional law - Law, Act

The Attorney General's Reference (Constitutional Questions) Act, 2009 (No. 10 of 2009). -

Adoption: 2009-11-04 | ATG-2009-L-84862

1. Short title
2. Interpretation
3. Referring questions for opinion
4. Questions considered important
5. Opinion of Court
6. Notice to interested persons
7. Appointment of Counsel by Court
8. Costs and Expenses
9. Savings

Antigua and Barbuda - Constitutional law - Law, Act

Existing Laws Alterations Order, 1981 (No. 46).

Adoption: 1981-11-01 | ATG-1981-L-59361

Provides that, in all existing laws, references to the Governor are to be construed as references to the Governor-General. Also regulates power of Governor-General to make subsidiary legislation. Finally, makes miscellaneous amendments to a number of acts, including the Labour Code.

Antigua and Barbuda - Constitutional law - Constitution

The Antigua and Barbuda Constitution Order 1981. -

Adoption: 1981-07-31 | Date of entry into force: 1981-10-31 | ATG-1981-C-41556

Provides a constitution for Antigua and Barbuda, consisting of 10 chapters. Chapter II provides for the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual, including protection from forced labour (Art. 6); protection from inhuman treatment (Art. 7); and freedom of speech (Art. 12). Articles 16 and 17 provide for the non-derogation from certain rights during a declared public emergency, which is subsequently defined in Article 20. Chapters III through VI relate to the structure of the Government. Chapter VII sets forth provisions relating to public service, including pension regulations (Art. 109, 110). The Judiciary is outlined in Chapter IX.

Antigua and Barbuda - Constitutional law - Law, Act

The Representation of the People Act (Cap. 379). -

Adoption: 1975-10-31 | ATG-1975-L-93558

Part I - The Franchise and its Exercise
Part II - The Election Campaign
Part III - Legal Proceedings