Gibraltar
Gibraltar Parliament
Key Facts
Head of State: HM King Charles III
Head of Government: Chief Minister Hon. Fabian Picardo KC MP
Capital City (location of Parliament): Gibraltar
Unicameral/Bicameral: Unicameral - Gibraltar Parliament (17)
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CPA UK & Gibraltar
The Gibraltar Parliament regularly engages in bilateral and multilateral activities delivered as part of the CPA UK-led UK Overseas Territories Project which focuses on good governance and oversight of public finances. As part of this project, a visit of Members of the Gibraltar Parliament in January 2018 explored international good practice in parliamentary oversight of public finances, and also involved discussions on the UK's decision to exit the European Union.
The Gibraltar Parliament and CPA UK work together through British Islands and Mediterranean Region of the CPA, particularly through the BIMR Chapter of Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians
Parliamentarians from Gibraltar often participate in CPA UK's multilateral events such as the Westminster Seminar on Parliamentary Practice and Procedure.
Recent Programmes
52nd BIMR Conference, Westminster, 25 - 27 April 2023
CPA UK hosted the 52nd BIMR Conference on Inclusive and Sustainable Parliaments, welcoming over 40 delegates from across the British Islands and Mediterranean Region to Westminster. Held in the UK Parliament, the programme brought together several themes on which CPA BIMR had been working over recent years, with the Climate Emergency as BIMR's priority theme. The programme gave delegates opportunities to strengthen their network across the region, allowing them to work collaboratively with peers on these important issues.
Read the Final Report here.
Fifth Overseas Territories Forum on Oversight of Public Finances and Good Governance, Westminster, 29 November - 1 December 2022
Parliamentarians, clerks, electoral officials, and external and internal auditors from across the UK Overseas Territories travelled to Westminster to attend the fifth Overseas Territories Forum. The Forum was delivered by CPA UK, in collaboration with the National Audit Office, and the Government Internal Audit Agency. Over the three days, the Forum offered the opportunity for delegates to discuss and share knowledge through panel discussions, presentations, workshops, and meetings.
To read the Fifth Overseas Territories Forum Report, click here.
Conference on the Scrutiny of National Security Legislation, Westminster, 1-3 November 2022
The Conference provided a platform for delegates to explore the security landscape across the globe and enhance their ability to effectively scrutinise and oversee legislation. Attending parliamentarians were also able to share their knowledge and practice on being more effective in their role and legislatures.
Westminster Seminar, Westminster, 14-18 March 2022
The 70th edition of CPA UK's flagship programme for newly-elected parliamentarians and clerks, providing a unique platform for participants to network and engage with counterparts; exploring approaches to parliamentary democracy, practice and procedure in the context of parliamentary systems from across the Commonwealth, drawing comparisons between different legislatures.
Fourth Overseas Territories Forum on Oversight of Public Finances & Good Governance, Virtual, 30 November - 2 December 2021
Key actors from the UK and the Overseas Territories met virtually from 30 November to 2 December for the Oversight of Public Finance and Good Governance Forum 2021. This was the fourth programme of its kind, designed to bring together key stakeholders from across the Overseas Territories, including Speakers, Members, and Clerks from Legislatures, as well as Internal and External Auditors and Electoral Officials, to explore issues relating to good governance and oversight of public finances.
Clerk Leadership Group, Virtual, April 2021 to present
The Clerk Leadership Group was launched in April 2021 and is a network designed to provide a forum for clerks from across the Overseas Territories to share their knowledge, expertise, and best practices on parliamentary clerk services with one another. The Clerk Leadership Groups meets at least once a quarter.
Featured Past Programmes
Visit of Members of the Gibraltar Parliament to the UK Parliament, London, 23-26 January 2018
The visit enable a delegation of five Members of the Gibraltar Parliament to build their understanding and the capacity of their role in oversight of public spending and public financial management.
