The legal system of Seychelles draws heavily on French civil law, but blends Anglo-Saxon common law precepts, particularly in the penal and commercial spheres. The Seychelles is an independent republic and a member of the British Commonwealth. Key facts are as follows:
Independence 29 June 1976 (from the UK)
Constitution 18 June 1993 (National Holiday)
Branches President (Chief of State and Head of Government)
Cabinet
unicameral People’s Assembly
Legislative
Judicial
Administrative Subdivisions 23 Electoral Districts
Suffrage Universal at age 17
President James MICHEL
Minister of Foreign Affairs Jean-Paul ADAM
Minister of Finance Danny FAURE
Minister of Home Affairs Joel Morgan
Ambassador to the United Nations Jean Ronald JUMEAU
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