140524 BCPC releases first Bougainville Constitution draft
New Daw FM News

The Bougainville Constitutional Planning Commission (BCPC) has released the first draft of the Autonomous Bougainville Constitution for an Independent Bougainville.
This marks a significant step in the regions path towards political independence.
This first draft has been made available for download on the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) website.
Ahead of its upcoming consultation rounds this month, the BCPC made this initial draft for the Constitution being workshopped with Bougainvilleans to gather feedback and input.
The consultation program is set to begin on mainland Papua New Guinea, with four regional teams scheduled to travel to the Highlands, Momase, New Guinea Islands, and Southern region.
After PNG consultations, the focus will shift to consultations with Bougainville itself.
During these consultations, the BCPC will collect views and issues from Bougainvilleans, which will then be compiled and discussed by the commissioners.
Based on these feedback, instructions will be provided to the drafters to create a second and final draft of the Autonomous Constitution for Bougainville.
The first draft is available for download on the ABG website (link: http://abg.gov.pg/uploads/documents/Constitution_of_the_Republic_of_Bougainville_-_FIRST_DRAFT_-_6_May_2024.pdf ) and the public is invited to provide feedback within a timeframe of three months, from May to July.
The BCPC will consider all feedback received during this period in its preparation of the second draft.
Those wishing to contribute their views, opinions, or issues can email the BCPC at [email protected]. ENDS////