parliamentary democracy (Parliament); self-governing overseas territory of the UK
Head of State:
King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor Sir David STEEL (since 11 June 2020)
Head of Government:
Chief Minister Fabian PICARDO (since 9 December 2011)
Judiciary:
Court of Appeal (consists of at least 3 judges, including the court president); Supreme Court of Gibraltar (consists of the chief justice and 3 judges); note - appeals beyond the Court of Appeal are heard by the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (in London)