B. Political and Democratic Rights and Development (i) Progress in Legislative and Governance Priorities 23. As part of the effort to consolidate the rule of law, enforcement of the transitional codes and proclamations, promotion of democratic rights, nurturing responsible participation and respect of human rights has been perused. The National Charter has successfully driven the development of state institutions, creation of national capacity and strengthening of the social fabrics in the society. Hence, by taking stalk of where we came from and where we stand now after surmounting all the challenges and hostilities in the last 20 years, a new political road map has been declared in 2016. The internal dynamics of the nation as well as the emerging global and regional realities have been considered significantly. This will set direction for a consolidated trajectory in the political process and the governance system and a systemic approach of national consultations is also planned for this purpose. 24. The writing of a new constitution was also initiated in May 2015. The development and experiences of the last 20 years as well as the emerging situation and challenges of the country are taken into consideration. This renewed effort is also initiated to strengthen the political course stated earlier. It will also buttress the foundations of robust governance that Eritrea had embarked on soon after independence but that was interrupted by the border war and the ongoing existential external threats. As is always the practice, this is also a home grown initiative driven by the internal dynamics and with the full ownership of the people. 25. Pursuant to Articles 2(4) (5) of the Legal Notice 14/993, the Ministry of Justice also reviewed the transitional codes by establishing a Law Reform Committee. In the meantime, and to strengthen the administration of Justice, Proclamations No. 166/2012, 167/2012, 168/2012 and Legal Notice No. 120/2012 were promulgated in 2012 with the aim of enhancing access to and better delivery of justice. The provisions encompassed changes in the jurisdiction of courts, refinement of the procedural laws and the introduction of new laws for more effective enforcement. After 11 years of work and consultations, the new Civil, Civil Procedure, Penal and Criminal Procedure Codes were finally published on May 2015. Among the important attributes of the new National Codes, the following are worth highlighting:    are human right centered reflecting the values of liberation, freedom, democracy take into account Eritrea‟s rich traditions and cultural mores rooted in encoded, centuriesold Customary Laws which embody, inter alia, workable principles of penal law, based on peaceful settlement of certain criminal acts in the new penal code address the civil and political rights aiming to enhance access to better delivery of justice efforts made to include such crimes sprouting out of the advancement in technology and intricate interactions of human life in the 21st century (example computer crimes, crimes commuted against aircrafts, advanced crimes related to narcotics, etc) Page 7 of 100