Grade Judges Magistrate Source: Judiciary Number 11 out of 19 (57.9%) 30 out of 45 (66.7%) Grade Number Ambassadors 1 out of 16 (6.3%) Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration & International Trade ELECTORAL REFORM 122. The new Government which was elected in December 2014, stands committed to reform the electoral system so as, inter-alia, to introduce a dose of proportional representation in the National Assembly, guarantee better women representation and address the issue regarding the mandatory requirement of a prospective candidate to a general election to declare the community to which he belongs. In this context, a Ministerial Committee was set up since in January 2016 to make appropriate recommendations on electoral reform. 123. The Ministerial Committee has already submitted its proposals on the review of the electoral system in Rodrigues, on electoral reform in general and on the Financing of Political Parties. 124. The recommendations made by the Committee with respect to Rodrigues provide, inter-alia, for a fairer representation of women and a more equitable representation of parties in the Rodrigues Regional Assembly. These recommendations have already been implemented. 125. In regard to the electoral reform in general, the Government introduced the Constitution (Amendment) Bill into the National Assembly on 04 December 2018 after wide consultations. The objects of the Bill are, inter-alia, to – a) introduce a dose of Proportional Representation; b) do away with the requirement for the mandatory declaration as to the community to which a constituency candidate belongs to; c) seek better gender representation in the National Assembly; and d) provide for anti-defection measures to enhance stability. 126. The Government electoral reform proposals that are embodied in the Bill, aim at consolidating and advancing constitutional democracy and republican values in Mauritius. The proposed measures address, to a significant extent, the major imperfections and deficiencies of our current electoral system. They will also preserve and promote inclusiveness and foster nationhood 82