Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu says he will seek legal advice regarding the constitutional ruling delivered by the Supreme Court last Friday.
The court upheld the legality and validity of the 2013 Constitution while at the same time establishing a way to amend the previously “unamendable” provisions of the document.
It found that the amendment requirements — demanding a three-quarter majority both in Parliament and from all registered voters in a referendum — “effectively disempowered the people from effecting democratic change”.
The court ruled that constitutional amendments can now be made with a two-thirds majority vote in Parliament and a simple majority of voters.
Mr Seruiratu acknowledged the court’s judgment but emphasised his need to obtain a legal opinion on the matter.
“For the court to make a judgment, I do not really know much about it,” he said.
“I want to seek a legal opinion on this.”
When asked if he was satisfied with the ruling, he replied, “Not really. The court has made its decision, but from day one I have insisted that everyone must abide by the supreme law of the country, which is the responsibility of the court, citizens, and Parliament and all.
“Therefore, I need to seek further legal advice.”
Efforts to obtain comments from former attorney-general Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum were unsuccessful.