Constitution of Jamaica

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Constitution
gptkbp:amended_by gptkb:Parliament_of_the_United_Kingdom
February 2011
gptkbp:defines the structure of government
the electoral process
gptkbp:establishes fundamental rights and freedoms
the Parliament of Jamaica
the Judiciary of Jamaica
the Electoral Commission of Jamaica
gptkbp:historical_interpretation the Supreme Court of Jamaica
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Constitution of Jamaica
gptkbp:includes the Charter of Rights
gptkbp:includes_provisions_for gptkb:local_government
gptkbp:is_a_document_that promotes equality
encourages civic participation
establishes the rule of law
promotes democracy
protects civil liberties
defines citizenship rights
reflects national values
ensures government transparency
addresses social justice
supports national development
outlines government accountability
affects all citizens
facilitates governance reforms
guides civic education
provides for constitutional amendments.
gptkbp:is_a_framework_for government operations
gptkbp:is_a_reference_for human rights advocacy
gptkbp:is_a_source_of legal authority
gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of Jamaican sovereignty
gptkbp:is_adopted_by August 6, 1962
gptkbp:is_available_in digital format
gptkbp:is_divided_into chapters
gptkbp:is_influenced_by British constitutional law
gptkbp:is_referenced_in gptkb:legal_case
gptkbp:is_subject_to judicial review
gptkbp:is_taught_in law schools in Jamaica
gptkbp:key Jamaican law
gptkbp:legal_principle gptkb:Jamaica
gptkbp:product public consultations
independence from the United Kingdom
gptkbp:provides separation of powers
the protection of minority rights
the appointment of Senators
the office of the Prime Minister
the office of the Governor-General
gptkbp:recognizes the rule of law
gptkbp:was_a_result_of constitutional reform efforts
gptkbp:written_in English
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Norman_Manley
gptkb:Court_of_Appeal_of_Jamaica
gptkb:Jamaican_Parliament
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5