Law of the Cayman Islands

Other areas of law, such as international law, are essentially regulated externally through the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London by Order in Council.

The Cayman Islands is a dependent territory of the United Kingdom.

Although the local legislature and courts are independent from the United Kingdom, the British Government deals with all international relations on behalf of the Territory.

The Cayman Islands does not have a separate vote at the United Nations.

The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in London is the highest court for the Cayman Islands and for all other British Overseas Territories.