The 'Best Loser System'(BLS) is part of the Mauritian electoral system where a number of parliamentarians are selected on certain criteria which include their community. Since 'community' has a close link with ethnic, racial or religious belonging in Mauritius, the BLS has remained a subject of controversy since the independence of Mauritius in 1968. Originally entrenched in the Constitution to ensure a fair and adequate representation of each community, the BLS is now strongly seen as a system of misrepresentation rather than one to protect minorities. The present work makes an introduction...