19th February 2014

COURT OF APPEAL SITTING ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA 19th February 2014 APPLICATION AND APPEAL Case Name:

[1]The Hon. Gaston Browne (The Leader of the Opposition) v [1] The Attorney General of Antigua and Barbuda and

[2]Mr. Juno Samuel

[3]Mr. Nathaniel James

[4]Mr. Jack Kelsick

[5]Mr. Anthonyson King

[6]Mrs. Glendina McKay

[7]Mrs. Paula Lee (members of the Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission under the provisions of The Representation of the People (Amendment) Act No. 12 of 2011) (Other respondents) [ANUHCVAP2013/0028] Coram: The Hon. Mr. Davidson K. Baptiste, Justice of Appeal The Hon. Mde. Louise E. Blenman, Justice of Appeal The Hon. Mde. Gertel Thom, Justice of Appeal [Ag.] Appearances: Mr. Russell Martino, SC with him Mrs. E. Patricia Simon-Forde for other respondents Issues: Civil appeal – Right to vote conferred by section 40 of the Constitution of Antigua and Barbuda – Interpretation of section of Constitution – Whether somebody registered on the voters list is entitled to vote or qualified to vote Result / Order: Judgment reserved.