The Jamaica (constitution) order in council 1962
By: Government of Jamaica
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TextPublisher: 1962Description: 90 pSubject(s): Constitutions | Jamaica | Constitutional Laws | CaribbeanSummary: The Jamaica (constitution) order in council - 1962 was a key milestone in Jamaica's move from British colonial rule to independence. Issued on July 23rd 1962, it established a parliamentary system with a bicameral legislature (house of representatives and senate), an independent judiciary, and commissions for public service and police oversight. It also introduced a bill of rights guaranteeing fundamental freedoms. This order laid the groundwork for Jamaica's full independence, officially achieved on August 6, 1962, and significantly influenced the nation's political, social and economic development,
| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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| Grey Literature | National Documentation Centre Caribbean Collection | 02370-XI (Browse shelf) | Available | NDC25050014 |
The Jamaica (constitution) order in council - 1962 was a key milestone in Jamaica's move from British colonial rule to independence. Issued on July 23rd 1962, it established a parliamentary system with a bicameral legislature (house of representatives and senate), an independent judiciary, and commissions for public service and police oversight. It also introduced a bill of rights guaranteeing fundamental freedoms. This order laid the groundwork for Jamaica's full independence, officially achieved on August 6, 1962, and significantly influenced the nation's political, social and economic development,
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