Parliament of Saint Lucia
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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.
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Parliament of Saint Lucia | |
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Type | |
Type | |
Houses | Senate House of Assembly |
Leadership | |
Charles III since 8 September 2022 | |
Errol Charles (acting) since 11 November 2021 | |
Structure | |
Seats | 29 (17 MPs, 11 Senators, 1 Speaker) |
Senate political groups | His Majesty's Government
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Assembly political groups | His Majesty's Government (15)
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Elections | |
Last Assembly election | 26 July 2021 |
Next Assembly election | 2026 or earlier |
Meeting place | |
Website | |
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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.