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This chapter confirms that His Majesty is the executive authority of Antigua and Barbuda. The Governor-General may, directly or through persons reporting to him, exercise the executive authority of Antigua and Barbuda on behalf of His Majesty, subject to the provisions of this Constitution. This clause does not exclude Parliament from assigning duties to individuals or bodies other than the Governor-General. This chapter is significant since it specifies that the Governor-General will appoint the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Antigua and Barbuda: Constitution, 1981 |url=https://pdba.georgetown.edu/Constitutions/Antigua/antigua-barbuda.html#titIcapV |access-date=2023-10-29 |website=pdba.georgetown.edu}}</ref> |
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Background
https://api.parliament.uk/historic-hansard/lords/1966/may/03/antigua
Associated State of Antigua
History
Provisions
Preamble
Chapters
Chapter I
According to this chapter, Antigua and Barbuda is a unitary sovereign democratic state. Its territory consists of the islands of Antigua, Barbuda, and Redonda as well as all other areas that made up Antigua as of October 31, 1981, as well as any additional areas that may be added by act of the legislature.[1] This chapter also establishes that the Constitution is the highest law of Antigua and Barbuda and that, subject to its provisions, if any other laws are in conflict with it, the conflicting laws shall be nullified to the extent that they do so.[2]
Chapter II
The Protection of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms of the Individual is addressed in Chapter II. Everyone in Antigua and Barbuda is entitled to the fundamental freedoms and rights of the individual, i.e., the freedom to live as one chooses, without regard to race, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, color of skin, creed, or sexual orientation, but only in accordance with other people's rights and interests. No one's life may be purposefully taken unless it is done so in accordance with a court's ruling about a treason or murder offense for which they have been found guilty. Except as may be permitted by law, no one's personal liberty may be taken away. No one may be kept in a state of slavery or servitude. This chapter acts as Antigua and Barbuda's bill of rights.[3]
Chapter III
This chapter regulates the office of Governor-General. The head of state may appoint a person to serve as the Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda, who shall represent the head of state in Antigua and Barbuda and occupy office until His Majesty's pleasure.[4] When the position of Governor-General is unoccupied, the incumbent is not present in Antigua and Barbuda, or he or she is otherwise unable to carry out the duties of the office, the head of state may designate another person to fill the vacancy. In this chapter, the position of Deputy Governor-General is also defined.[4]
Chapter IV
In and for Antigua and Barbuda, this chapter establishes a Parliament that will be made up of His Majesty, a Senate, and a House of Representatives. The Senate must be made up of seventeen people who meet the requirements for appointment as senators under the terms of the Constitution and who have been so appointed under the terms of section 28, as well as any temporary members (if any) who may be appointed under the terms of section 32 of the Constitution. Prior to conducting any other business, the Senate must elect a senator to serve as president when it convenes following a general election. If the position of president becomes vacant at any point before the next dissolution of Parliament, the Senate must elect a new senator to serve in that capacity as soon as is practically possible.[5]
The House is composed, subject to the provisions of section 36, of such number of elected members as may be prescribed by or under any Act of Parliament, subject to the provisions of the Constitution, be equal to the number of constituencies from time to time established by Order under Part 4 of this Chapter.[5]
Chapter V
This chapter confirms that His Majesty is the executive authority of Antigua and Barbuda. The Governor-General may, directly or through persons reporting to him, exercise the executive authority of Antigua and Barbuda on behalf of His Majesty, subject to the provisions of this Constitution. This clause does not exclude Parliament from assigning duties to individuals or bodies other than the Governor-General. This chapter is significant since it specifies that the Governor-General will appoint the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda.[6]
Chapter VI
Chapter VII
Chapter VIII
Chapter IX
Chapter X
Schedules
Schedule 1
Schedule 2
Schedule 3
References
https://api.parliament.uk/historic-hansard/commons/1981/jul/08/antigua-termination-of-association
Report of the Antigua Constitutional Conference
https://api.parliament.uk/historic-hansard/written-answers/1980/dec/02/antigua
- ^ "Antigua and Barbuda: Constitution, 1981". pdba.georgetown.edu. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ^ "Antigua and Barbuda: Constitution, 1981 Chapter I". pdba.georgetown.edu. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ^ "Antigua and Barbuda: Constitution, 1981 Chapter II". pdba.georgetown.edu. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ^ a b "Antigua and Barbuda: Constitution, 1981 Chapter III". pdba.georgetown.edu. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ^ a b "Antigua and Barbuda: Constitution, 1981 Chapter IV". pdba.georgetown.edu. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
- ^ "Antigua and Barbuda: Constitution, 1981". pdba.georgetown.edu. Retrieved 2023-10-29.