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  2. Constitution of Jamaica - Wikipedia

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    The Constitution of Jamaica is the collection of laws made by the government. It is the supreme law of Jamaica. [1] History

  3. Jamaican nationality law - Wikipedia

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    Jamaican nationality law is regulated by the 1962 Constitution of Jamaica, as amended; the Nationality Act of 1962, and its revisions; and various British Nationality laws. [1] [2] These laws determine who is, or is eligible to be, a national of Jamaica.

  4. LGBTQ rights in Jamaica - Wikipedia

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    Jamaica stated that it was aware of existing concerns and observed that this was a sensitive issue." In addition, "Jamaica explained that the government has raised public awareness" about sexual orientation and discrimination and "will continue to do so, but that this needed resources." [68]: pages: 9, 12, ¶¶ 58, 84

  5. Category:Law of Jamaica - Wikipedia

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    Law enforcement in Jamaica (4 C, 4 P) Jamaican lawyers (9 C, 2 P) R. Regulation in Jamaica (1 P) T. Treaties of Jamaica (1 C, 216 P) Trials in Jamaica (1 C)

  6. Politics of Jamaica - Wikipedia

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    Historically, Jamaica has had close ties with the UK. Trade, financial, and cultural relations with the United States are now predominant. Jamaica is linked with the other countries of the English-speaking Caribbean through the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), and more broadly through the Association of Caribbean States (ACS).

  7. Gun law in Jamaica - Wikipedia

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    Jamaican law allows firearm ownership on may-issue basis. With approximately eight civilian firearms per 100 people, Jamaica is the 92nd most armed country in the world. Gun laws in Jamaica began to be tightened in the early 1970s, when Jamaica experienced a rise in violence associated with criminal gangs and political polarization between supporters of the People's National Party and the ...

  8. Parliament of Jamaica - Wikipedia

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    As Jamaica is a parliamentary democracy modelled after the Westminster system, most of the government's ability to make and pass laws is dependent on the Prime Minister's ability to command the confidence of the members of the House of Representatives. Though both Houses of Parliament hold political significance, the House of Representatives ...

  9. Jamaica - Wikipedia

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    The Judiciary of Jamaica operates on a common law system derived from English law and Commonwealth of Nations precedents. [84] The court of final appeal is the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council , though during the 2000s Parliament attempted to replace it with the Caribbean Court of Justice .