Grenada Legal Framework
You’ve identified an issue in your community and want to bring the issue to the attention of your community leaders and parliamentary representatives.
The best way to do so is to file a petition.
A petition is a formal written request, signed by multiple people, to an authority, such as a government official, court, or organisation, to address a problem, change a policy, or take a specific action. It serves as a tool to demonstrate public support for a cause, ranging from local community issues to national policy changes, and can be submitted either in person or online.
Key steps for the process of petitioning Parliament.
Identify the issue.
Gather signatures. Make sure the name, address, email and signature of each person is included.
Have at least 1 signature. More than 25/30 is good.
Identify the person who will champion your cause. They can be either a member of the Opposition, an Independent member of Parliament or a Senator.
Build a relationship with your champion, help them to understand your passion, and why this issue is important to you.
The petition preamble has to be written in specific language.
The Champion will have to write a letter to accompany your petition in order for it to be accommodated in the Order paper for the day’s sitting of Parliament or Senate.
Once the Clerk of the Court indicates which day your petition will be heard, try to make sure that as many people as possible, who are supporting the petition, are present in the chamber at the time of the petition being read out.