GOVERNMENT
Antigua's democratic government is heavily influenced by the English parliamentary system. The Parliament is made up of two houses: the lower house and the upper house. The lower house, also known as the House of Representatives, is made up of 17 members, who are elected by the people. The upper house, also known as the Senate, is made up of nominated people with a majority going to the party of the present government. Administration of the government is based on the system of Cabinet of Ministers and is headed by the Prime Minister. Each Minister is required to be a member of one house in the Parliament. Elections are done every five years.
LEGAL SYSTEM
Antigua’s legal system is strongly influenced by and based on the British system. Criminal cases are brought to the Assizes and civil cases to the High Court. In both cases, the right of appeal is allowed to the Court of Appeal with a final right of appeal to England’s Privy Council.More about the government and the various ministries is coming soon....please bookmark and come back soon.
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