Constitution of Jamaica

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The Constitution of Jamaica is the collection of laws made by the government.[1]

History

As a constituent province of the

West Indies Act 1962, the monarchy of the United Kingdom was allowed to form governments for the former colonies of the West Indies Federation. Elizabeth II
, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, issued the Jamaica Order in Council 1962 which formally gave force and effect to the constitution.

References

  1. ^ Constitution of Jamaica, chapter 1, article 2

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