Author: George M. F. DrowerPublisher: Dartmouth Publishing Company
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Britain's Dependent Territories
Author: George M. F. DrowerPublisher: Dartmouth Publishing Company
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Britain's Treasure Islands
Author: Colonies in Conflict
Author: Charles CawleyPublisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN: 1443881287
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 455
Book Description
The British Overseas Territories are the last remnants of the British Empire scattered around the globe. This book traces their little-known history from their discovery by European explorers to today’s controversies, wars and scandals, which are all rooted in the past. Argentina’s claim to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the British Antarctic Territory is tested against early documentation. The multinational development of Gibraltar provides the backdrop to Spain’s current position regarding the Rock. Ignoring the interests of Diego Garcia residents when a US naval base was constructed is traced to longstanding neglect of the island. The past development of the Cayman Islands and the Virgin Islands is compared to explain their different paths towards today’s success. The comparison between Bermuda’s current prosperity and St. Helena’s difficulties is traced to their different administrative evolution since the 17th century. Anguilla’s resistance to pirate attacks helped develop its resilience in opposing later political union with St. Kitts. The roots of Montserrat’s political problems are traced to complacent 18th century planters, while the seeds of recent scandals in Pitcairn Island and the Turks and Caicos were sown in the 19th century. The book reviews the internal and external conflicts which exacerbated the social, legal, economic and political problems suffered by these territories. Neglect by corrupt administrators created a two-speed British Empire in which the interests of the smaller colonies were largely ignored. The consequences for these territories of European dynastic wars, the slave trade and emancipation, the French Revolution, and the American War of Independence are all analysed. No other published history has tackled the subject in such broad terms. The study breaks new ground in academic research and provides original insights into identifying solutions to current problems.
The Legal Status of British Dependent Territories
Author: Elizabeth W. DaviesPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521481885
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 410
Book Description
Of the fifteen British colonies and their dependencies which existed up to the 1960s, only six British dependent territories now remain in the West Indies and North Atlantic. This book seeks to determine reasons for their current status by examining their legal, constitutional, and practical relationships with the British government, set against the territories' socio-economic, geographic, and historic backgrounds. A series of contemporary case studies explores the extent to which such government meets and safeguards the legitimate interests of dependent territory citizens. In looking at the range of constitutions that have emerged - aiming to strike a balance between the interests of local people in governing their own affairs and those of Britain in discharging its responsibilities without incurring unnecessary liabilities - the book achieves a relevance beyond this particular region and time.
Britain's Dependent Territories
Author: British Information ServicesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 11
Book Description
Some Facts and Figures about British Dependent Territories Administered Through the Colonial Office
Author: Great Britain. Central Office of Information. Reference DivisionPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 5
Book Description
British Overseas Territories Law
Author: Ian HendryPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1509918728
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 431
Book Description
This is a manual of law and practice relating to the 14 remaining British overseas territories: Anguilla; Bermuda; British Antarctic Territory; British Indian Ocean Territory; Cayman Islands; Falkland Islands; Gibraltar; Montserrat; Pitcairn Islands; St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha; South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands; Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia in Cyprus; Turks and Caicos Islands; and Virgin Islands. Most, if not all, of these territories are likely to remain British for the foreseeable future, and many have agreed modern constitutional arrangements with the British Government. This book provides a comprehensive description of the main elements of their governance in law and practice, and of the constitutional and international status of the territories. This long-awaited second edition provides a comprehensive update on the law governing overseas territories. It reflects the post-Brexit landscape, and covers the Extradition Act 2003 (Overseas Territories) Order 2016 and the Emergency Powers (Overseas Territories) Order 2017. In addition, it explores case law developments from Chagos Islanders v The United Kingdom to the Mauritius case concerning British Overseas Territory waters.
Dependent Territories
Author: Source WikipediaPublisher: University-Press.org
ISBN: 9781230565460
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 30. Chapters: British Overseas Territories, Concession (territory), Condominium (international law), Crown dependencies, Dependent territory, List of current dependent territory leaders, Outlying territory, Protectorate, Self-governing colony.
Britain's Dependent Territories
Author: Great Britain. Foreign and Commonwealth OfficePublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Author: Montserrat (Espagne)