Parliament of Saint Lucia

The Parliament of Saint Lucia is the bicameral legislative branch of the government of Saint Lucia. It consists of the King, who is represented by the governor general), and the 2 parts of the legislature, the Senate and the House of Assembly.

Parliament of Saint Lucia
Coat of arms or logo
Type
Type
HousesSenate
House of Assembly
Leadership
Charles III
since 8 September 2022
Errol Charles (acting)
since 11 November 2021
Alvina Reynolds, SLP
since 24 November 2022
Claudius Francis, SLP
since 17 August 2021
Philip J. Pierre, SLP
since 28 July 2021
Leader of the Opposition
Allen Chastanet, UWP
since 28 July 2021
Structure
Seats29 (17 MPs, 11 Senators, 1 Speaker)
Senate political groups
His Majesty's Government
  SLP (6)

HM Loyal Opposition

  UWP (3)

Others

  Independent (2)
Assembly political groups
His Majesty's Government (15)
  SLP (13)
  Independent (2)

HM Loyal Opposition

  UWP (2)
Elections
Last Assembly election
26 July 2021
Next Assembly election
2026 or earlier
Meeting place
Website
parliament.govt.lc
Politics of Saint Lucia
Executive
Legislative
Elections
Administrative divisions (Quarters)
Foreign relations

The House of Assembly, the lower chamber, has 17 elected members who each represent a constituency with terms lasting no more than 5 years. The Senate, the upper chamber, has 11 members who are appointed by the governor general based on their own judgement, as well based on the advice of the prime minister and the leader of the opposition.

Composition

Parliament consists of three different elements:

Monarch
Main article: Monarchy of Saint Lucia

The sovereign's role in parliament is ceremonial, with neither the sovereign nor their viceroy (the governor general), participating in the legislative process. However, Royal Assent is still necessary for a bill to become law.

Senate
Main article: Senate of Saint Lucia

The Senate is the upper house of parliament, consisting of 11 members appointed by the governor general. Six members are appointed based on the advice of the prime minister, whilst three members are appointed based on the advice of the leader of the opposition. The other two members are appointed by the governor general based on his or her own judgement. To be appointed as a senator, one must be at least 21 years old.

House of Assembly
Main article: House of Assembly of Saint Lucia

The House of Assembly is the lower house of parliament, with each member being elected via a plurality of voters in each of the country's 17 constituencies. Members of the House must be at least 21 years old. A parliamentary term lasts no more than 5 years, but Parliament may be dissolved at any time.

See also

References
    • Gaillard, Sharefil (16 August 2021). "Claudius Francis to be sworn in as Speaker of the House of Assembly". Loop News. Retrieved 17 August 2021.


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