.... The delay is not necessarily a bad thing, argued Zaid Al Ali, who works on Arab constitutions at the intergovernmental organisation, the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance.
Several issues have proved particularly contentious, such as the role of women in society and religion in politics.
Other issues, such as legislation to limit Tunisia's legendary corruption, need to be thrashed out, he said. "I think the more time they have, and the more they get it right, that's fine with me," he said, pointing out that South Africa and Kenya took several years to write constitutions that are generally considered to function well. [The National] Read more
