Turks and Caicos IslandsEnvironment
Constitution and Government
The Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI) are a British Dependent Territory under the overall jurisdiction of the British Government. The Islands have adopted a ministerial form of government with substantial internal self-government. The Islands are located some 520 miles to the South East of Miami, Florida with the seat of government located on Grand Turk.
Legal System
The substantive law of the Islands is based on English common law as modified and supplemented by local ordinances and supplementary legislation. Overall there is a sound legal system relevant to the needs of the jurisdiction. The court system consists of a Magistrate's court and Supreme Court. Practice and procedures are based upon English law. Appeal lies to the Court of Appeal which visits the Islands and ultimate appeal is to the Privy Council in London.
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