A modern constitution & good governance The Constitution is at the very heart of any democracy providing the blueprint for the structure of
government, its relationship with the people and the protections and freedoms of citizens. Bermuda’s current constitution has been in place since 1968 and has helped to guide Bermuda through the last 40 years as a developing democracy. If Bermuda does go
independent a new Constitution would need to be drafted. The BIC report discusses the importance of the independence constitution adhering to core principles such as separation of powers, the rule of law, the protection of public officers and
Left: The clocktower building and anchor monument at the Royal Naval dockyard; Above: a vintage Bermudian stamp.
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