In South Ossetia, consider it important to adopt a new constitution - Ossetian radio and television

This opinion was expressed by participants in the round table on “The Constitution of South Ossetia: Past, Present and Prospects”, which was held today in Tskhinvali in South Ossetia, the Constitution Day.

The participants of the round table in the middle of the 90s in South Ossetia was observed bias of collective forms of government in the direction of strengthening the executive and presidential power. These processes are made possible by amendments to the Basic Law of South Ossetia, which is adjusted to suit the political ambitions of individuals.

As the Speaker Stanislav Kochiyev when the constitution is built by one person – this is a characteristic feature of tyranny which does not allow the activities of other branches of government. “A person can not take on the full power of all branches of government. For example, the creation of the Government Presidium in 2008, which was responsible to the President “- the speaker of the parliament.
According to the Prosecutor General Chigoeva Merab, in the constitution of the republic many contradictions. All attempts to improve it led to a deterioration of the opposite of the Basic Law.

According to him, now the republic is at a different stage of development of the country and need to get back to the Constitution, to take a document that would have worked for decades to come. “I think some amendments enough, you need to adopt a new Constitution and submitted to a referendum” – offered Merab Chigoev.

He was supported by almost all the participants of the round table. According to the Chairman of the State Committee of Information and Press, Vyacheslav Gobozova should establish a formal constitutional commission with a broad discussion of issues concerning the constitution of the public participation.

And according to the president of the Media Center “IR” Irina Gagloyeva, the constitution of which is often amended, from the main document becomes devalued paper. I agree that we need a new constitution, but delay in this matter is impossible. In addition, the activities of the Constitutional Commission should be open “, – said Irina Gagloyeva.

« Roll constitution in the executive branch, in the direction of the president led to the presidential form of government, in the form in which it is secured by the Constitution and showed inefficiency in peacetime, wartime and post-war reconstruction “- said Gennady Kokoev and parliamentarian.

According to him, the adoption of a new constitution, of course, necessary. “At the same time, this witness signs of instability in society. After all, this will be the fourth constitution “- said the deputy.
ORT, Tskhinvali