THE CONSTITUTION OF THE PITCAIRN ISLANDS 

           In March 2012 the Pitcairn islands – Pitcairn, Henderson, Oeno, Ducie – received a new Constitution. Features of the new Constitution that distinguish it from the islands' preceding Constitution are: a fundamental human rights chapter; a constitutional provision for the Pitcairn Islands' Council; an Attorney General; a guarantee for the independence of the public service; the establishment of an independent financial audit; and Provision for an Ombudsman for the Pitcairn islanders. 

           Click here to see the Constitution of the Pitcairn Islands. Click here to read "The New Pitcairn Islands Constitution: Strong, Empty Words for Britain's Smallest Colony."

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