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Constitution Reform Commission Act 2022 (Act No. 16 of 2022). -

Adoption: 2022-11-16 | GUY-2022-L-113795

The Act establishes the Constitution Reform Commission, sets out its terms of reference and membership. The Commission has been set up to review the current Constitution including the future rights, duties, obligations and liabilities of the Guyanese people. The Act expires once the Commission has completed its work and handed in its report.

Guyana - General provisions - Law, Act

Mental Health Protection And Promotion Act 2022 (Act No. 14 of 2022). -

Adoption: 2022-09-13 | GUY-2022-L-113796

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - The Promotion of Mental Health Services and Access to Mental Health Services
Part III - Determination of Mental Illness, Capacity and Consent
Part IV - Human Rights of Person with Mental Illness
Part V - Nominated Representative and Guardianship
Part VI - Care and Treatment of Person with Mental Illness
Part VII - The Mental Health Board
Part VIII - Offences
Part IX - Miscellaneous

Guyana - General provisions - Law, Act

Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (Amendment) Act 2022 (Act No. 12 of 2022). -

Adoption: 2022-08-11 | GUY-2022-L-113798

Guyana - General provisions - Law, Act

Juvenile Justice (Amendment) Act 2022 (Act No. 9 of 2022). -

Adoption: 2022-06-03 | GUY-2022-L-113800

Guyana - General provisions - Law, Act

Natural Resource Fund Act 2021 (Act No. 19 of 2021). -

Adoption: 2021-12-30 | GUY-2021-L-113801

Establishes the Natural Resource Fund to manage the natural resources of Guyana for the present and future benefit of the people and the sustainable development of the country.

Guyana - General provisions - Law, Act

Petroleum (Exploration and Production) (Amendment) Act 2021 (Act No. 10 of 2021). -

Adoption: 2021-08-11 | GUY-2021-L-113802

The Act amends the principal act to establish proper oversight by the government during the acquisition of private lands by a licensee for major oil projects. It ensures that there is proper compensation for citizens when such lands are acquired.

Guyana - General provisions - Law, Act

Cybercrime Act, 2018 [AD 2018 No. 16].

Adoption: 2018-08-13 | GUY-2018-L-112793

Guyana - General provisions - Law, Act

Juvenile Justice Act, 2018. -

Adoption: 2018-04-13 | GUY-2018-L-108886

AN ACT to amend and consolidate the law in relation to criminal justice for juveniles; to make provision for proceedings with respect to juvenile offenders; to provide for the establishment of facilities for the custody, education and rehabilitation of juvenile offenders, and to repeal the Juvenile Offenders Act and the Training Schools Act.

Guyana - General provisions - Law, Act

Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (Amendment) Act (Act No. 21 of 2017). -

Adoption: 2017-08-04 | GUY-2017-L-105461

Guyana - General provisions - Law, Act

Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Finance of Terrorism (Amendment) Act 2016 (Act No. 15 of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-05-09 | GUY-2016-L-102170

Guyana - General provisions - Law, Act

Constitution (Amendment) Act 2016 (Act No. 1 of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-01-07 | GUY-2016-L-102171

Guyana - General provisions - Law, Act

Anti-Money Laundering And Countering The Financing Of Terrorism (Amendment) Act 2015 (Act No. 10 of 2015). -

Adoption: 2016-01-06 | GUY-2016-L-102172

Guyana - General provisions - Law, Act

Anti-Terrorism and Terrorist Related Activities Act 2015 (No. 15 of 2015). (NO COPY OF LAW ON WEBSITE (24/06/2016)) -

Adoption: 2016-01-06 | GUY-2016-L-102173

Guyana - General provisions - Law, Act

Constitution (Amendment) Act 2015 (Act No. 2 of 2015). -

Adoption: 2015-07-10 | GUY-2015-L-102174

Guyana - General provisions - Law, Act

Access To Information Act 2011 (No. 21 of 2011). -

Adoption: 2011-09-15 | GUY-2011-L-99447

Guyana - General provisions - Law, Act

Adoption of Children (Amendment) Act 2011 (No. 10 of 2011) -

Adoption: 2011-06-10 | GUY-2011-L-99449

Guyana - General provisions - Law, Act

Judicial Review Act 2010 (No. 23 of 2010). -

Adoption: 2010-11-02 | GUY-2010-L-99451

AN ACT to provide for an application to the High Court of the Supreme Court of Judicature for relief by way of judicial review and for related matters.

Guyana - General provisions - Law, Act

Anti-money laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (Amendment) Act, 2010 (No. 15 of 2010). -

Adoption: 2010-08-09 | GUY-2010-L-99457

Guyana - General provisions - Law, Act

Sexual Offences Act 2010 (Cap. 8:03) (No. 7 of 2010). -

Adoption: 2010-04-22 | GUY-2010-L-99460

AN ACT to reform and consolidate the laws relating to sexual offences and to provide for related matters.

Guyana - General provisions - Law, Act

Prison (Amendment) Act 2009 (No. 37 of 2009). -

Adoption: 2009-11-26 | GUY-2009-L-99461

Guyana - General provisions - Law, Act

Anti-money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Act, 2009 (No. 13 of 2009). -

Adoption: 2009-08-14 | GUY-2009-L-99458

Guyana - General provisions - Law, Act

Constitution (Amendment) Act, 2009 (No. 5 of 2009). -

Adoption: 2009-01-29 | GUY-2009-L-99468

Guyana - General provisions - Law, Act

Rights Commissions Tribunal (Cap. 38:02). -

Adoption: 2004-05-31 | GUY-2004-L-105466

Provides for the establishment and functioning of the Rights Commissions Tribunal.

Guyana - General provisions - Constitution

Constitution (Amendment) (No. 3) Act 2001. Act No. 5 of 2001.

Adoption: 2001-05-31 | Date of entry into force: 2001-06-01 | GUY-2001-C-75332

Amends Articles 200, 201, 207, 210, 211 and 226 and inserts new Articles 212G and 212F, including gender inclusion.

Guyana - General provisions - Constitution

Constitution (Amendment) Act (No.2 of 2000). -

Adoption: 2000-04-11 | GUY-2000-C-85544

1. Short title
2. Repeal and re-enactment of article 110 of the Constitution.
3. Repeal and re-enactment of article 161 of the Constitution.
4. Insertion of new article 161A in the Constitution.
5. Alteration of article 177 of the Constitution.
6. Repeal and re-enactment of article 184 of the Constitution.
7. Alteration of article 226 of the Constitution.

Guyana - General provisions - Law, Act

Domestic Violence Act (Cap. 11:09). -

Adoption: 1996-12-31 | GUY-1996-L-107615

An Act to afford protection in cases involving domestic violence by the granting of a protection order, to provide the police with powers of arrest where a domestic violence offence occurs and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Guyana - General provisions - Constitution

Constitution (Amendment) Act 1995 (No. 15 of 1995).

Adoption: 1995-12-12 | GUY-1995-C-48522

Amendments regarding the Election Commission.

Guyana - General provisions - International agreement

Convention créant l'Association des Etats de la Caraïbe (ensemble deux annexes), faite à Carthagène des Indes le 24 juillet 1994 (publiée par le décret n° 98-450 du 4 juin 1998). -

Adoption: 1994-07-24 | INT-1994-IA-50297

L'Association est un organisme de consultation, de concertation et de coopération dont l'objectif est d'identifier et de promouvoir la mise en oeuvre de politiques et de programmes visant notamment à renforcer, utiliser et développer les capacités collectives de la Caraïbe afin de parvenir à un développement soutenu dans les domaines culturel, économique, social, scientifique et technologique. La participation de la France est ouverte comme membre associé au titre de la Guadeloupe, de la Guyane et de la Martinique.

Guyana - General provisions - Law, Act

Election Laws (Amendment) Act 1992 (No. 11 of 1992).

Adoption: 1992-04-18 | GUY-1992-C-48521

Amendments regarding elections.

Guyana - General provisions - Constitution

Constitution (Amendment) (No. 4) Act 1991 (No. 36 of 1991).

Adoption: 1991-12-27 | GUY-1991-C-48520

Amendments regarding elections.

Guyana - General provisions - Constitution

Constitution (Amendment) (No. 3) Act (No. 35 of 1991).

Adoption: 1991-12-03 | GUY-1991-C-48519

Recalls Parliament with the stipulation that it shall have the same membership as it did 1 January 1991, except for members expelled from the National Assembly on that date.

Guyana - General provisions - Constitution

Constitution (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 1991 (No. 12 of 1991).

Adoption: 1991-05-29 | GUY-1991-C-48518

Amendments regarding the Election Commission.

Guyana - General provisions - Constitution

Constitution (Amendment) Act 1990 (No. 23 of 1990).

Adoption: 1990-10-31 | GUY-1990-C-48517

Amendments regarding protection from deprivation of property and right to appeal in cases of lawful disposession of property.

Guyana - General provisions - Constitution

Constitution (Amendment) Act 1988 (No. 1 of 1988).

Adoption: 1988-02-18 | GUY-1988-C-48516

Inserts a new paragraph into Art. 65 which provides that the validity of any law made under this Constitution with effect from a date earlier than the day this Constitution commenced shall not be called into question in any court or tribunal on the grounds that it contravenes previous constitutions. Art. 231 is amended to provide that no court shall question as to whether there was consultation with co-operatives, trade unions and socio-economic institutions pursuant to Art. 11. Also adds a par. 4 to Art. 142 regarding protection from deprivation of property.

Guyana - General provisions - Law, Act

Fundamental Rights (Practice and Procedure) (No. 13 of 1988) (Cap. 3:03) -

Adoption: 1988 | Date of entry into force: 1988-07-14 | GUY-1988-L-72104

Gives effect to article 153 (6) of the Constitution and matters connected therewith (Practice and procedure of the High Court).

Guyana - General provisions - Constitution

Constitution (Amendment) Order 1987 (No. 38 of 1987).

Adoption: 1987-06-30 | GUY-1987-C-48515

Amendments concerning Commonwealth citizens.

Guyana - General provisions - Law, Act

Labour (Amendment) Act 1984 (No. 9 of 1984)

Adoption: 1984-04-06 | GUY-1984-L-458

An Act to alter the Constitution in accordance with articles 66 and 164 thereof, to amend the Labour Act, to give legal effect to certain provisions of the agreement set out in the Schedule and to provide for matters connected therewith. Amendment of the Labour Act; inserts, inter alia, a new Part VIIA (Collective Agreements), and a new section 33A (Arbitration Tribunal).

Guyana - General provisions - Constitution

Constitution of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana Act 1980 (Cap. 1:01). -

Adoption: 1980-02-20 | GUY-1980-C-11934

An Act to enact a new Constitution of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, to repeal the Guyana Independence Act 1966, the Guyana Independence Order 1966, and the existing Constitution, and to provide for matters incidental theretho or connected therewith. No. 2. Schedule contains the Constitution; Part 1, Ch. II: Principles and bases of the political, economic and social system; Ch. III: Fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual; Part 2, Title 1: Protection of fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual. Existing laws shall continue to be in effect.

Guyana - General provisions - Law, Act

Law Revision Act, 1972 (no. 4 of 1972) -

Adoption: 1972-07-21 | GUY-1972-L-55244

Provides for the revision of laws of Guyana, connected matters and for various amendments to existing laws. Establishes the Law Revision Commission to carry out the periodical review and revision of laws. Establishes the composition, powers and duties of the commission. Provides for alternative modes of amending laws. Makes various amendments to inter alia, the Traders (Breach of COntract) Ordinance (cap. 24), Insolvency Ordinance (cap. 43), Old Age Pensions Ordinance (cap. 63), Public Officers (Insurance) Ordinance (cap. 71), Subsidiary Legislation Widows and Orphans Order (vol. VII p. 821), Widows and Orphans (Rates of Contribution) Order 1945, Holidays with Pay Ordinance (cap. 108), Accidental Deaths and Workmen's Injuries (Compensation) Ordinance (cap. 112), Trade Unions Ordinance (cap. 113), and the Factories Ordinance (Cap. 115). Most of the amendments concern amending monetary values given in the regulations in question.

Guyana - General provisions - Law, Act

Ombudsman Act (No. 17 of 1967) (Cap. 19:04) -

Adoption: 1967 | Date of entry into force: 1967-09-09 | GUY-1967-L-72119

Guyana - General provisions - Law, Act

International Financial Organisations Act (Cap. 76:01) (2 of 1966B) [consolidated up to 1973].

Adoption: 1966-09-19 | GUY-1966-L-46816

Provides for Guyana's participation in the International Monetary Fund, the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the International Finance Corporation, and the International Development Association.

Guyana - General provisions - Law, Act

Prison Act (No. 22 of 1957) (Cap. 11:01) -

Adoption: 1957 | Date of entry into force: 1957-09-17 | GUY-1957-L-72111

Guyana - General provisions - Law, Act

Labour Act (Cap. 98:01). -

Adoption: 1942-01-23 | GUY-1942-L-46811

Part I establishes a Department of Labour and the post of Chief Labour Officer. Part II provides the Minister power to investigate and appoint an arbitrator in trade disputes. Part III provides for the regulation of wages. Part IV covers rights of employees and duties and obligation of employers in respect of labour contracts. Part V contains provisions relating to payment of wages and wage deductions. Part VI covers wages in retail shops selling alcohol; Part VII provides for the regulation of hours of work.

Guyana - General provisions - Law, Act

National Service Act (No. 4 of 1942) (Cap. 15:02) -

Adoption: 1942 | Date of entry into force: 1942-02-14 | GUY-1942-L-72117

Guyana - General provisions - Law, Act

Whipping and Flogging Act, 1922 (Cap. 11:03). -

Adoption: 1922-12-30 | GUY-1922-L-105465

Guyana - General provisions - Law, Act

Civil Law of Guyana Act (Cap. 6:01) -

Adoption: 1916 | Date of entry into force: 1917-01-01 | GUY-1916-L-72105

Guyana - General provisions - Law, Act

High Court Act (No. 10 of 1915) (Cap. 3:02) -

Adoption: 1915 | Date of entry into force: 1915-03-12 | GUY-1915-L-72103

Guyana - General provisions - Law, Act

Insolvency Act (No. 19 of 1902) (Cap. 12:21) -

Adoption: 1902 | GUY-1902-L-72113

Guyana - General provisions - Law, Act

Marriage Act (Cap. 45:01). -

Adoption: 1901-11-06 | GUY-1901-L-95633

Guyana - General provisions - Law, Act

Summary Jurisdiction (Offences) Act (Cap. 8:02) (No. 17 of 1893). -

Adoption: 1894-03-01 | GUY-1894-L-46807

Sets forth definitions of and punishments for criminal offences. S. 27 prohibits peaceful picketing of three of more persons in the context of a labour dispute. Sections 165-168 render prostitution illegal; men found guilty of living off the earnings of a prostitute may be liable for whipping or flogging. S. 188 contains prohibitions of Sunday labour. S. 201 prohibits intimidation of workers.