National Dialogue on Review of the 1986 Constitution
A national policy dialogue examining the imperatives, challenges and possible pathways for review of Liberia's 1986 Constitution.
Where this consultation stands
- 1Upcoming
- 2Open for responses
- 3Closed & under review
- 4Outcome published
Recorded public status: Closed · Closing date: 11 June 2026.
Context and participation
ContextBackgroundThe Governance Commission and Law Reform Commission convened a two day national dialogue in June 2026 bringing together policymakers, lawyers…
The Governance Commission and Law Reform Commission convened a two-day national dialogue in June 2026 bringing together policymakers, lawyers, civil society, traditional leaders, youth, academics and development partners.
PurposeWhy the Commission is consultingBuild informed national discussion around constitutional reform; identify priority questions; assess possible pathways for amendment or wider…
Build informed national discussion around constitutional reform; identify priority questions; assess possible pathways for amendment or wider review; and strengthen public legitimacy around any future reform process.
ParticipationWho should respondAll Liberians; public institutions; civil society; political actors; traditional leaders; youth; academia; legal professionals
All Liberians; public institutions; civil society; political actors; traditional leaders; youth; academia; legal professionals
Related reform work
How to participate
This dialogue is closed. Further public-participation opportunities should be published as the constitutional reform process develops.
Constitutional reform requires broad participation and must follow the procedures established by Liberia's constitutional framework.
Consultation outcome
The dialogue opened a broader national discussion on constitutional modernisation, democratic governance, accountability, decentralisation and inclusion.