Dominica · Legislation
Legislation and primary sources
Where to find the authoritative text of the law in Dominica, and how to confirm it is still in force.
Sources of law, ranked
- The Constitution
- Supreme law; establishes the republic.
- Acts of Parliament
- Unicameral House of Assembly with elected representatives and appointed senators.
- Received English common law and equity
- Continued in force at independence.
- Judicial precedent
- CCJ decisions bind; Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal decisions bind below it.
The legislative process
Bills pass three readings in the unicameral House of Assembly and receive presidential assent. Entrenched provisions, including those on fundamental rights and the office of President, require a three-quarters majority of all elected members and in some cases a referendum.
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