Editing Politics of Jamaica (section)

==Judicial branch==
{{Main|Judiciary of Jamaica}}
The judiciary also is modelled on the British system. The Court of Appeal is the highest appellate court in Jamaica. Under certain circumstances, cases may be appealed to Britain's [[Judicial Committee of the Privy Council]]. Jamaica's parishes have elected councils that exercise limited powers of local government.

Firearms offences, including possession of unlicensed guns and ammunition, are tried before a dedicated [[Gun Court]] established in 1974.  The Gun Court hears cases ''in camera'' and practices jury trial only for cases of treason or murder.  All other cases are tried by resident magistrates or justices of the [[Supreme Court of Jamaica]].