PHILIPSBURG:--- On Tuesday 5th April 2022, MP S. Ludmila Duncan submitted a request to the Presidium of Parliament for the launch of a public awareness campaign on the submission of petitions.
According to article 24 of the Constitution; everyone is entitled to submit written petitions to the competent authorities. Parliament must also respond to those petitions in a timely manner.
“Residents often have concerns that require greater attention; however, they may not be aware of their constitutional right to submit a letter, also known a petition, to Parliament. As Chairlady of the Committee for Petitions, I have submitted a request ...
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