Gibraltar - Government
Based on the etymolgy of Gibraltar, it was from the Spanish derivation of the Arabic jabal tariq, which means "Mountain of Tariq" and refers to the Berber chief who captured the peninsula in A.D. 711. The Government system in this country is the parliamentary democracy (Parliament); self-governing overseas territory of the UK type and the different Administrative divisions includes: none (overseas territory of the UK)
National symbols
Barbary partridge.
The flag
The National flag of Gibraltar has .
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The National Anthem
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More about the government of Gibraltar
| Date of Independence | none (overseas territory of the UK) |
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| National holiday | National Day, 10 September (1967) |
| Legal system | the laws of the UK apply |
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| Constitution | |
| History | Previous 1969; latest passed by referendum 30 November 2006, entered into effect 14 December 2006, entered into force 2 January 2007 |
| Amendment process | Proposed by Parliament and requires prior consent of the British monarch (through the Secretary of State); passage requires at least three-fourths majority vote in Parliament followed by simple majority vote in a referendum; note – only sections 1 through 15 in Chapter 1 (Protection of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms) can be amended by Parliament |
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| Executive Branch | |
| Chief of state | King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor Sir David STEEL (since 11 June 2020) |
| Head of government | Chief Minister Fabian PICARDO (since 9 December 2011) |
| Cabinet | Council of Ministers appointed from among the 17 elected members of Parliament by the governor, in consultation with the chief minister |
| Election/appointment process | the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the governor usually appoints the leader of the majority party or majority coalition as chief minister |
| Legislative branch | |
| Legislature name | Parliament |
| Legislative structure | Unicameral |
| Number of seats | 18 (17 directly elected, 1 appointed) |
| Electoral system | Plurality/majority |
| Scope of elections | Full renewal |
| Term in office | 4 years |
| Most recent election date | 10/12/2023 |
| Parties elected and seats per party | GSLP-Liberal Alliance (9) (GSLP 7, LPG 2); GSD (8) |
| Percentage of women in chamber | 38.5% |
| Expected date of next election | October 2027 |
| Judicial branch | |
| Highest court(s) | Court of Appeal (consists of at least 3 judges, including the court president); Supreme Court of Gibraltar (consists of the chief justice and 3 judges) |
| Judge selection and term of office | Court of Appeal and Supreme Court judges appointed by the governor upon the advice of the Judicial Service Commission, a 7-member body of judges and appointees of the governor; tenure of the Court of Appeal president based on terms of appointment; Supreme Court chief justice and judges normally appointed until retirement at age 67, but tenure can be extended 3 years |
| Subordinate courts | Court of First Instance; Magistrates' Court; specialized tribunals for issues relating to social security, taxes, and employment |
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| Embassy | None (overseas territory of the UK) |
Key Political parties and their leaders in Gibraltar
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International organization participation
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