Grenada Legal Framework
INTRODUCTION TO RELEVANT LAWS AND POLICIES
The Grenada Constitution is the cornerstone of Grenada’s legal system. As the highest law in the land, it sets the guidelines for how government is formed and should operate, the relationship between people and the state, and identifies the ideals of Grenada and the rights of its citizens. Basically, the Constitution is our overall operating manual.
Next are laws and policies. A law is a “legal rule regulated by an authority and enforced by the courts.” Specific laws can be made to govern every aspect of society, from land use planning to education to religious freedoms. A policy is another instrument that sets intentions and provides guidelines to shape decision-making, but is not legally binding or enforceable like a law.
