Dominican Republic pushes constitutional defence reforms

Legal scholars argue that the Dominican Republic’s economic development depends on strong legal security, citing constitutional provisions such as article 110 on non‑retroactivity and the need for clear, predictable rules to attract investment. The analysis stresses that without stable legal institutions, both domestic and foreign investors face undue risk.

A separate proposal calls for a new Constitutional Prosecutor to investigate violations of the Constitution and to bring cases before the Constitutional Court, addressing the current passive model that only acts when a citizen files a complaint. The plan also suggests a Military Constitutional Unit within the Ministry of Defense to receive reports from armed‑forces personnel on alleged constitutional breaches, aiming to fill the gap left by article 252, which tasks the military with defending the Constitution but forbids it from deliberating.

Both pieces highlight the need for institutional reforms to ensure the Constitution remains a living instrument that protects fundamental rights and supports sustainable economic growth.