Political and constitutional issues for the contemporary Falkland ...
Political and constitutional issues for the contemporary Falkland ...
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Summary:
- The Falkland Islands operate with a constitutional framework that blends local self-government with UK oversight. Since 2008, the constitution embeds self-determination and creates the Legislative Assembly, delineating responsibilities: the Governor (external affairs, defence, internal security) vs. the Falklands government (economy, education, health care, immigration). The Governor’s power is limited in practice.
- The 2013 referendum (March 2013, 10–11) asked Is
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