The Challenge
The Anguilla House of Assembly faced a challenge common to legislative bodies worldwide: creating accurate, timely official records of parliamentary proceedings.
Traditional Hansard production relied heavily on manual transcription — a process that was time-consuming, resource-intensive, and often resulted in significant delays before official records became available to the public. Searching through years of parliamentary history meant sifting through physical documents or poorly indexed digital files.
For a small island government committed to transparency and good governance, these limitations created barriers between elected representatives and the citizens they serve.
The Solution
The Anguilla House of Assembly partnered with WhoSaidWhat to modernize how parliamentary records are created, managed, and accessed.
Intelligent Transcription
WhoSaidWhat's AI-powered platform transforms audio recordings of parliamentary sittings into accurate, structured transcripts. The system automatically identifies speakers, segments discussions by topic, and organizes content according to the official Order of Business.
Built-In Quality Control
While AI handles the heavy lifting, parliamentary staff retain full editorial control. An intuitive review interface allows quick verification and correction, ensuring every published record meets the highest standards of accuracy.
Searchable Public Archive
Every sitting is published to a public-facing digital archive where citizens can search across all proceedings. Want to know what your representative said about a particular issue? A simple search returns every relevant statement, linked directly to the video timestamp.
Video Integration
Transcripts sync seamlessly with YouTube recordings of each sitting. Citizens can read along while watching, or click any speech to jump directly to that moment in the video.
The Results
Accuracy & Quality
The platform delivers high-accuracy transcription with automatic speaker identification. Staff can review, edit, and approve transcripts through a streamlined workflow — transforming what was once days of manual work into a matter of hours.
Transparency & Public Access
For the first time, citizens of Anguilla have instant access to a fully searchable archive of parliamentary proceedings. The public can:
- Search what any member has said on any topic
- Access records the same day as a sitting
- Watch video synchronized to the official transcript
- Share specific speeches directly via link
A Foundation for the Future
The digital archive grows with every sitting, creating a permanent, searchable record of Anguilla's legislative history. What once existed only in physical documents or scattered recordings is now a unified, accessible resource for citizens, researchers, journalists, and future generations.
What This Means for Anguilla
Parliamentary transparency isn't just about publishing documents — it's about making government accessible to the people it serves. With WhoSaidWhat, the Anguilla House of Assembly has taken a significant step toward open, accountable governance.
Citizens no longer need to attend sittings in person or wade through hours of video to stay informed. The official record is now just a search away.
Testimonial
"The introduction to this platform has made parliamentary proceedings more accessible than ever before. Members of the public can now easily search debates, follow discussions, and engage with the work of their elected representatives. This has been an important step forward in strengthening transparency and public trust in the parliamentary process."
Ms. Tara Carter — Speaker of the House of Assembly, Anguilla
About This Implementation
Who Said What worked directly with the Anguilla House of Assembly to customize the platform for their specific parliamentary procedures, train staff on the editorial workflow, and ensure a smooth transition to digital record-keeping.
The same solution is available for parliaments, courts, councils, and town halls worldwide.
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