Tynwald
Tynwald (Manx: Tinvaal), or more formally, the High Court of Tynwald (Manx: Ard-whaiyl Tinvaal) or Tynwald Court, is the legislature of the Isle of Man. It consists of two chambers, known as the branches of Tynwald: the directly elected House of Keys and the indirectly chosen Legislative Council. When the two chambers sit together, they become "Tynwald Court".
High Court of Tynwald Ard-whaiyl Tinvaal | |
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| Type | |
| Type | |
| Houses | |
| Established | 13th century (or earlier) |
| Leadership | |
Hon. Juan Watterson SHK | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 35
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Legislative Council political groups |
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House of Keys political groups |
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| Elections | |
| Indirect election | |
| Multiple non-transferable vote | |
Last House of Keys election | 23 September 2021 |
Next House of Keys election | 2026 |
| Meeting place | |
| Legislative Buildings, Douglas, Isle of Man | |
| Website | |
| www.tynwald.org.im | |
The chambers sit jointly, on Tynwald Day at St John's for largely ceremonial purposes, and usually once a month in the Legislative Buildings in Douglas. Otherwise, the two chambers sit separately, with the House of Keys originating most legislation, and the Legislative Council acting as a revising chamber.
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