What legal system is used in The Bahamas?

Category: Legal System

Answer:

The Bahamas' legal system is based on English Common Law. Appeals are heard by The Bahamas Court of Appeal, which sits year round in Nassau, New Providence. The final appeal court is The Privy Council in the United Kingdom.

The independence of the Bahamas Judiciary is constitutionally recognised. Judges are not politically appointed, and nor are they elected. The independence of the judiciary and Bahamian sovereignty are important to the status of The Bahamas as an international financial centre.

Note: The high number of Supreme Court Justices and numerous Magistrates ensure speedy resolution of disputes.