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Cayman Islands Cayman Islands

Boundary Delimitation

BD001

Delimitation of constituencies
Question:Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Cayman Islands Constitution Order 2009”, Section 60: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-constitution-2009/ ; Electoral Law: “Elections Act (2021 Revision)”, Section 5: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-elections-act-2021-revision/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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BD003

Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question:On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s): a. "Equality" of population
b. Respecting natural barriers
g. Other
Comments: According to Constitution, Section 89 (2), the Boundary Commission shall, in delimiting the boundaries: (a) take no account of the racial distribution of electors within the Cayman Islands; (b) take into account the natural boundaries within the Cayman Islands; (c) have regard to existing electoral districts; and (d) subject to the foregoing provisions of this subsection, ensure that— (i) so far as reasonably practicable, across all electoral districts there will be an equal ratio between the number of elected members of the Legislative Assembly representing each electoral district and the number of persons qualified to be registered as electors in that district (ii) Cayman Brac and Little Cayman shall (between these two islands) at all times return at least two members to the Legislative Assembly.
Source: Constitution: “Cayman Islands Constitution Order 2009”, Section 89(2): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-constitution-2009/ ; Electoral Law: “Elections Act (2021 Revision)”, Section 5: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-elections-act-2021-revision/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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BD005

Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question:The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s): d. Boundary Commission
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Cayman Islands Constitution Order 2009”, Section 89(1): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-constitution-2009/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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Electoral Systems

ES001

Head of State
Question:How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s): f. Inherited monarchy with a Governor appointed by the Monarch
Comments: As a British overseas territory, a Governor is appointed by the Queen of the United Kingdom on the advice of the British Government to represent her.
Source: Constitution: “Cayman Islands Constitution Order 2009”, Section 29 & 43: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-constitution-2009/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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ES002

Head of Government
Question:How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer: e. Appointed
Comments: The Premier is appointed by the Governor following the recommendation/election of the Parliament. However, no person can hold the office of Premier for more than two consecutive terms.
Source: Constitution: “Cayman Islands Constitution Order 2009”, Section 49: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-constitution-2009/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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ES003

President
Question:Does the country have a president?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Cayman Islands Constitution Order 2009”, Section 43: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-constitution-2009/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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ES004

Number of Chambers
Question:The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer: a. One chamber
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Cayman Islands Constitution Order 2009”, Section 60: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-constitution-2009/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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ES005

Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question:What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s): a. Plurality (FPTP)
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Cayman Islands Constitution Order 2009”, Section 60: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-constitution-2009/ ; Electoral Law: “Elections Act (2021 Revision)”, Section 5(2): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-elections-act-2021-revision/ ; International IDEA’s Electoral System Design Database: https://www.idea.int/data-tools/country-view/166/44
Verified: 2021/12/13
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Legislative Framework

LF001

Status of Electoral Law
Question:What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s): a. Part of Constitution
b. Separate legislation
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Cayman Islands Constitution Order 2009”, Section 60, 69, 70, 86, 88–93: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-constitution-2009/ ; Electoral Law: “Elections Act (2021 Revision)”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-elections-act-2021-revision/ ; Referendum Law 2012: “Referendum (Single-member Constituencies) Law 2012”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-referendum-law-2012/ ; Referendum Law 2019: “Referendum (People-initiated Referendum Regarding the Port) Law 2019”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-referendum-law-2019/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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LF003

Electoral Law covers
Question:The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s): a. National elections
d. Referendums
Comments: The Parliament can enact laws to make provision to hold referendums and people-initiated referendums on matters of national importance.
Source: Constitution: “Cayman Islands Constitution Order 2009”, Section 60, 69, 70, 86: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-constitution-2009/ ; Electoral Law: “Elections Act (2021 Revision)”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-elections-act-2021-revision/ ; Referendum Law 2012: “Referendum (Single-member Constituencies) Law 2012”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-referendum-law-2012/ ; Referendum Law 2019: “Referendum (People-initiated Referendum Regarding the Port) Law 2019”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-referendum-law-2019/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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LF004

Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question:Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s): a. Voting is voluntary
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Cayman Islands Constitution Order 2009”, Section 92: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-constitution-2009/ ; Electoral Law: “Elections Act (2021 Revision)”, Section 5(2): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-elections-act-2021-revision/ ; International IDEA’s Voter Turnout Database: https://www.idea.int/data-tools/country-view/166/40
Verified: 2021/12/13
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LF007

Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question:What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s): a. Judiciary
Comments: The Grand Court.
Source: Constitution: “Cayman Islands Constitution Order 2009”, Section 92: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-constitution-2009/ ; Electoral Law: “Elections Act (2021 Revision)”, Section 85: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-elections-act-2021-revision/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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Electoral Management

EM002

Responsibility of national EMB
Question:Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s): a. National level
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Cayman Islands Constitution Order 2009”, Section 60, 69, 70 & 86: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-constitution-2009/ ; Electoral Law: “Elections Act (2021 Revision)”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-elections-act-2021-revision/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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EM004

EMB budget determined by
Question:The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s): c. The legislature
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Cayman Islands Constitution Order 2009”, Section 111: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-constitution-2009/ ; Electoral Law: “Elections Act (2021 Revision)”, Section 107: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-elections-act-2021-revision/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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EM005

EMB expenditures controlled by
Question:The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s): d. A national government department
Comments: The Auditor General submits reports to the Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee.
Source: Constitution: “Cayman Islands Constitution Order 2009”, Section 114: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-constitution-2009/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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EM006

Term of EMB members
Question:The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
Answer: a. For the election period only
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: “Elections Act (2021 Revision)”, Section 3: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-elections-act-2021-revision/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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EM012

Electoral Management model
Question:What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer: a. Governmental
Comments: The Supervisor of the Elections Office is appointed by the Governor of the Cayman Islands and shall be a person who holds a senior office in the public service.
Source: Electoral Law: “Elections Act (2021 Revision)”, Section 3 & 4: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-elections-act-2021-revision/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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EM013

Number of EMB members
Question:The EMB is composed of:
Answer: a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
Comments: The Supervisor of the Elections Office is appointed by the Governor of the Cayman Islands and shall be a person who holds a senior office in the public service.
Source: Electoral Law: “Elections Act (2021 Revision)”, Section 3 & 4: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-elections-act-2021-revision/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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EM014

Membership based on
Question:The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer: d. Not Applicable
Comments: The Supervisor of Elections is appointed by the Governor of the Cayman Islands from among senior officers in the public service. The normal role of the Supervisor of Elections is as Chief Officer in the Ministry of Employment and Border Control.
Source: Electoral Law: “Elections Act (2021 Revision)”, Section 3 & 4: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-elections-act-2021-revision/ ; Electoral Observation Report: “Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Election Expert Mission, Final Report”, page 7: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-cpa-bimr-electoral-observation-report-2021/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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EM015


Question:The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s): a. Head of State
Comments: The Supervisor and Deputy Supervisors of Elections are appointed by the Governor of the Cayman Islands from among senior officers in the public service.
Source: Electoral Law: “Elections Act (2021 Revision)”, Section 3 & 4: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-elections-act-2021-revision/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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Voter Education

VE001

Information campaigns performed by
Question:Who conducts information campaigns for national elections (informing where, when and how to register and/or vote)?
Answer(s): a. National Electoral Management Body
Comments: The Elections Office.
Source: Electoral Observation Report: “Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Election Expert Mission, Final Report”, page 7: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-cpa-bimr-electoral-observation-report-2021/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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VE002

Frequency of voter education programs
Question:At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer: b. Election time only
Comments:
Source: Electoral Observation Report: “Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Election Expert Mission, Final Report”, page 7: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-cpa-bimr-electoral-observation-report-2021/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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VE003

National civic education
Question:Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s): m. No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2021/12/13
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Voter Registration

VR001

Voting age
Question:What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer: c. 18
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Cayman Islands Constitution Order 2009”, Section 90: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-constitution-2009/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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VR002

Other voting requirements
Question:Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
Answer(s): a. Citizenship
b. Period of Residence
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Cayman Islands Constitution Order 2009”, Section 90: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-constitution-2009/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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VR004

Authority responsible for voter registration
Question:Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
Answer: d. Election Management Body (specify)
Comments: The Supervisor of Elections appoints registering officers in each electoral district.
Source: Electoral Law: “Elections Act (2021 Revision)”, Section 12: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-elections-act-2021-revision/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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VR008

Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question:Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer: b. No
Comments: However, persons must be registered in order to vote.
Source: Constitution: “Cayman Islands Constitution Order 2009”, Section 90–92: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-constitution-2009/ ; Electoral Law: “Elections Act (2021 Revision)”, Section 11: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-elections-act-2021-revision/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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Parties and Candidates

PC001

Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 1)
Question:What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s): h. Not applicable
Comments: A group of persons competing in an election can register as a political party, but they must register before the nomination of candidates.
Source: Electoral Law: “Elections Act (2021 Revision)”, Part II, Section 22–26: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-elections-act-2021-revision/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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PC003

Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 1)
Question:What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s): a. Age
b. Citizenship
d. Residence
Comments: a) Age of 21 years. b) Is a qualified citizen (possesses no other citizenship). d) Has resided in the Cayman Islands “for a period of not less than seven years immediately” before being nominated; or, if born outside the Cayman Islands, “for a period or periods amounting to not less than fifteen years out of the [immediately preceding] twenty years”.
Source: Constitution: “Cayman Islands Constitution Order 2009”, Section 61: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-constitution-2009/ ; Electoral Law: “Elections Act (2021 Revision)”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-elections-act-2021-revision/ ; The Election Office homepage: https://portal.elections.ky/index.php/candidates-agents/qualifications-for-candidates
Verified: 2021/12/13
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PC008

Independent candidates
Question:Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s): c. In legislative elections (Chamber 1)
Comments: A candidate is nominated by at least two registered electors of the electoral district for which the candidate seeks election, and must deposit the sum of one thousand Cayman dollars.
Source: Electoral Law: “Elections Act (2021 Revision)”, Section 29(5), 32: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-elections-act-2021-revision/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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PC012

Public funding of parties
Question:Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s): a. No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Cayman Islands Constitution Order 2009”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-constitution-2009/ ; Electoral Law: “Elections Act (2021 Revision)”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-elections-act-2021-revision/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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PC015


Question:What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s): g. Not applicable
Comments: There is no public funding.
Source: Constitution: “Cayman Islands Constitution Order 2009”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-constitution-2009/ ; Electoral Law: “Elections Act (2021 Revision)”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-elections-act-2021-revision/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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PC017


Question:Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: “Elections Act (2021 Revision)”, Section 71: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-elections-act-2021-revision/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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Vote Counting

VC004

Votes are sorted/counted at
Question:Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
Answer: c. Special counting centres
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: “Elections Act (2021 Revision)”, Section 57, 58: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-elections-act-2021-revision/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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VC011

When are ballots recounted?
Question:Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s): d. By request
Comments: A candidate can request a recount of a specific ballot box, but only once.
Source: Electoral Law: “Elections Act (2021 Revision)”, Section 58(11): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-elections-act-2021-revision/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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Media and Elections

ME037

Criteria for allocating free broadcast time
Question:What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
Answer(s): i. Not applicable
Comments: The law does not provide for free broadcast time and/or printed advertisement spaces.
Source: Electoral Law: “Elections Act (2021 Revision)”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-elections-act-2021-revision/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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ME059

Television debates
Question:Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s): b. Yes, in legislative elections
Comments: The Chamber of Commerce and the Cayman Compass newspaper, each organised a series of debates during the last legislative elections that were streamed online.
Source: Electoral Observation Report: “Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Election Expert Mission, Final Report”, page 17: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-cpa-bimr-electoral-observation-report-2021/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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ME062

Blackout period for release of opinion poll results.
Question:What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
Answer: h. Not applicable
Comments: No statistical information that could exert an influence upon or affect an election can be published at all.
Source: Electoral Law: “Elections Act (2021 Revision)”, Part VII: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-elections-act-2021-revision/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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ME080


Question:Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments: Although the limit is set for all election expenses, meaning each candidate cannot spend more than 40,000 Cayman Dollars in total.
Source: Electoral Law: “Elections Act (2021 Revision)”, Section 67: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-elections-act-2021-revision/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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Direct Democracy

DD002

Direct Democracy Provisions (National Level)
Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy Procedures at the national level?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Cayman Islands Constitution Order 2009”, Section 69, 70: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-constitution-2009/ ; Referendum Law 2012: “Referendum (Single-member Constituencies) Law 2012”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-referendum-law-2012/ ; Referendum Law 2019: “Referendum (People-initiated Referendum Regarding the Port) Law 2019”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-referendum-law-2019/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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DD003

Mandatory referendums (national level)
Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Cayman Islands Constitution Order 2009”, Section 69, 70: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-constitution-2009/ ; Referendum Law 2012: “Referendum (Single-member Constituencies) Law 2012”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-referendum-law-2012/ ; Referendum Law 2019: “Referendum (People-initiated Referendum Regarding the Port) Law 2019”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-referendum-law-2019/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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DD004

Optional referendums (national level)
Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Cayman Islands Constitution Order 2009”, Section 69, 70: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-constitution-2009/ ; Referendum Law 2012: “Referendum (Single-member Constituencies) Law 2012”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-referendum-law-2012/ ; Referendum Law 2019: “Referendum (People-initiated Referendum Regarding the Port) Law 2019”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-referendum-law-2019/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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DD005

Citizens' Initiatives (national level)
Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Cayman Islands Constitution Order 2009”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-constitution-2009/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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DD006

Agenda Initiatives (national level)
Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Cayman Islands Constitution Order 2009”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-constitution-2009/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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DD007


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Cayman Islands Constitution Order 2009”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-constitution-2009/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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DD129


Question:Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer: b. Sometimes binding
Comments: People-initiated referendums are binding if more than 50 per cent of the persons registered as electors assent to them.
Source: Constitution: “Cayman Islands Constitution Order 2009”, Section 70: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-constitution-2009/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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DD130


Question:Are the types of issues to vote upon in a referendum constitutional changes only, other issues only or both constitutional and other issues?
Answer: c. Both constitutional and other issues
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Cayman Islands Constitution Order 2009”, Section 69, 70: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-constitution-2009/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Cayman Islands Constitution Order 2009”, Section 69, 70: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-constitution-2009/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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Voting Operations

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Electors vote at
Question:Where can electors vote?
Answer(s): a. At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: “Elections Act (2021 Revision)”, Section 43: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-elections-act-2021-revision/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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Voting outside the country is permitted for
Question:Who can vote from outside the country?
Answer(s): a. Outside the country voting is not permitted
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Cayman Islands Constitution Order 2009”, Section 92(c): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-constitution-2009/ ; Electoral Law: “Elections Act (2021 Revision)”, Section 43: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-elections-act-2021-revision/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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Locations for voting outside of the country
Question:If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
Answer(s): h. Not applicable
Comments: Voting outside the country is not permitted.
Source: Constitution: “Cayman Islands Constitution Order 2009”, Section 92(c): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-constitution-2009/ ; Electoral Law: “Elections Act (2021 Revision)”, Section 43: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-elections-act-2021-revision/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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Voting method
Question:How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s): a. Manually marking of ballots
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: “Elections Act (2021 Revision)”, Section 47(3): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-elections-act-2021-revision/ ;
Verified: 2021/12/13
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