UWP Team Dominica Leader Dr Thomson Fontaine condemns the DLP Government's Electoral Reform proposals as falling far short and an impediment to Free & Fair Elections

In response to recent electoral reform proposals presented by the DLP government, allegedly with intent to push them down the throat of Dominicans, Dr. Thomson Fontaine, leader of the United Workers Party (UWP), Team Dominica, has expressed dissatisfaction, and condemnation of DLP Regime for their apparent clandestine approach, after investing considerable amounts of Dominica’s resources.  
 
Despite the significant expenditure and extensive consultation with Sir Dennis Byron, Dr Fontaine asserts that the recommendations presented by the DLP, fail to justify the time, money, and effort expended. He contends that the government's proposals lack substance in addressing the fundamental issues that are crucial for ensuring free and fair elections in Dominica's electoral process. ​

Dr. Fontaine emphasized the viewpoint expressed by the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) in its suggestion on July 5, 2022. The CCJ underscored the pivotal role of an electoral list in ensuring legitimate and lawful elections, assigning the responsibility for maintaining the integrity of that list to the electoral commission. ​

Dr. Thomson Fontaine, leader of the United Workers Party (UWP).