The Bill cannot and should not be amended because of the route it has used to Parliament. We have to ask ourselves the rationale of having a popular initiative and a parliamentary initiative. A Bill spells out the issues in a very specific way and it correctly captures what those who want the Constitution amended. If in the course of the journey other people can make changes to the Bill, then the logic of a popular initiative is lost. If they feel the public is in agreement with the Bill from the views presented during public participation, then they give their support by voting the Bill to the next stage.

Source: The Star March 30, 2021 02:03 UTC