Constitution of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

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The Constitution of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is the fundamental legal framework that defines the governmental structure, powers, and rights within this British Overseas Territory.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf constitution
fundamental law
legal document
appliesTo Ascension Island
St Helena
linked to: Saint Helena

St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Tristan da Cunha
bindingOn all public authorities in St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
contains chapter on fundamental rights and freedoms
chapter on the Governor
chapter on the executive
chapter on the judiciary
chapter on the legislature
preamble
provisions on citizenship
provisions on finance
provisions on public service
country United Kingdom
createsOffice Governor of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
defines fundamental rights in St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
governmental structure of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
powers of the government of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
establishes Ascension Island Council
Executive Council of St Helena
Legislative Council of St Helena
Tristan da Cunha Island Council
guarantees freedom of assembly and association
freedom of conscience
freedom of expression
fundamental human rights and freedoms
protection from discrimination
protection of personal liberty
protection of privacy of home and other property
protection of the law
headOfState monarch of the United Kingdom
higherLawThan ordinary legislation of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
legalSystem common law
providesFor Court of Appeal of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Magistrates’ Court of St Helena
Supreme Court of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
elected members of the Legislative Council of St Helena
ex officio members of the Legislative Council of St Helena
independence of the judiciary
regulates judiciary of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
legislative process in St Helena
public finance of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
relationship between Governor and Executive Council
representativeOfMonarch Governor of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
territoryStatus British Overseas Territory

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British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha governingDocument Constitution of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Governor of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha legalBasis Constitution of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Island Council of Tristan da Cunha follows Tristan da Cunha Constitution Order
linked to: Constitution of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Government of Saint Helena follows Saint Helena Constitution Order 2009
linked to: Constitution of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Ascension Island Government establishedUnder United Kingdom Orders in Council relating to St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
linked to: Constitution of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha