EVENT INFORMATION

10
August
1922

The British Issue a Constitution for Palestine in the Form of an Order in Council; Non-Applicability to Transjordan

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📅 10 August 1922 📍 Palestine

Considered as a Constitution for Palestine, the Palestine Order in Council is signed by the King "on the adivce of his Privy Council." It defines the powers of the Executive (the High Commissioner) and the jurisdiction of the Judiciary and provides for the establishment of a 23-member Legislative Council, 11 of whom are appointed high civil servants, The powers of the Legislative Council are subject to the provisions of the Mandate (i.e.

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