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Parliament of Bermuda

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Parliament of Bermuda
Coat of arms or logo
Type
Type
Houses
History
Founded1 August 1620; 404 years ago (1 August 1620)
Leadership
Charles III
since 8 September 2022
Rena Lalgie
since 14 December 2020
Joan Dillas-Wright, Independent
Structure
Seats47
Political groups
His Majesty's Government (30)
  •   Progressive Labour (30)

His Majesty's Loyal Opposition (6)

Political groups
His Majesty's Government (5)

His Majesty's Loyal Opposition (6)

Elections
Last election
1 October 2020
Meeting place
House of Assembly Building, Hamilton
Website
parliament.bm

The Parliament of Bermuda is the bicameral legislative body of the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda.[1] Based on the Westminster system, one of the two chambers (lower house) is elected, the other (upper house), appointed.[2]

The two chambers are:

Originally, the House of Assembly was the only house in the legislature. It held its first session in 1620, making Bermuda's Parliament amongst the world's oldest legislatures and the oldest extant legislature in the Americas. An appointed Privy Council originally performed roles similar to those of an upper house and of a cabinet.

A major constitutional change took place in 1968. The Legislative Council was replaced with an appointed Senate. Political parties were legalised, and universal adult suffrage adopted. The position of Premier was also introduced as leader of the ruling party, and an official opposition.

2020 election results

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PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Progressive Labour Party15,99562.0930+6
One Bermuda Alliance8,31432.276-6
Free Democratic Movement1,3845.3700
Independents670.2600
Total25,760100.00360
Valid votes25,76099.15
Invalid/blank votes2200.85
Total votes25,980100.00
Registered voters/turnout42,63860.93
Source: Parliamentary Registry

References

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  1. ^ "General Information – Government of Bermuda". parliament.bm. Government of Bermuda.
  2. ^ "The Legislature – Government of Bermuda". gov.bm. Government of Bermuda. 3 March 2016.
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