Saint Vincent and the Grenadines · Legislation
Legislation and primary sources
Where to find the authoritative text of the law in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and how to confirm it is still in force.
Sources of law, ranked
- The Constitution
- Supreme law; survived the 2009 replacement referendum.
- 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
- Privy Council decisions bind all courts.
The legislative process
Bills pass three readings in the unicameral House of Assembly and receive the Governor-General's assent. Entrenched provisions require a two-thirds majority of all elected members and, for the most protected provisions, approval by referendum — the route attempted unsuccessfully in 2009.
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