Montserrat

Section 12, subsection 1 states:

Subject to the provisions of subsection (2), every person who—

• (a) has attained the age of eighteen years; and
• (b) is not a person of unsound mind so found under any law in force in Montserrat; and
• (c) is a Commonwealth citizen; and
• (d) has resided in Montserrat for 36 months immediately preceding the date of registration as a voter or is domiciled in Montserrat and is resident therein at the date of such registration; and
• (e) is not disqualified under the provisions of this Act from being registered as a voter; shall be entitled to be registered as a voter and, when registered, to vote at an election…

Excerpt from the Elections Act (1952, last amended 2008)

The Preamble states:

…Believing in the concept of true democracy with free and fair elections; acknowledging that [the people’s] society is founded on social justice, moral and spiritual principles, democratic values and respect for fundamental human rights and the equitable distribution of resources, the rule of law…

Excerpt from the Constitution of Montserrat (2010, amended 2011)