commissioners of police in the dependent territories in respect of conduct of public meetings (CCPR/C/SR.857, para. 64). In the Turks and Caicos Islands, the Commissioner of Police has no express statutory powers. He can act against an assembly of persons only where there is likely to be a breach of the criminal law such as violence, criminal damage or interference with the proceedings of the court. Freedom of assembly and association is guaranteed by section 76 of the Constitution, but it is subject to exceptions in the interests of defence, public safety, public order, public morality, public health, protection of the rights and freedoms of others and legal restrictions on public officers. The Commissioner of Police is subject to the general directions of the Governor and to legal advice from the Attorney-General. Article 22 30. The Employment Ordinance 1988 grants legal protection to those seeking to set up trade-union organizations. To date, there are no known moves to do so. The Ordinance promotes the creation of unions by rendering a dismissal for trade-union activity to be automatically unfair. Substantial local employers, such as Barclays Bank PLC and Cable and Wireless Ltd., have staff associations which are equivalent to trade unions. Article 24 31. Further to the second report on the Turks and Caicos Islands, the Education Ordinance 1989 specifically makes it unlawful to employ a child of compulsory school age (between 4 and 16 years) between 8 a.m. and 3.30 p.m. on a day on which attendance at school is required by law. CCPR/C/58/Add.6 page 151 Article 25 32. The position continues to be as set out in the Constitution and in previous statements. The restrictions and disqualifications imposed by section 25 of the Constitution are considered to be reasonable and in the public interest and are generally accepted as such. Article 26 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the legal framework and regulations governing various aspects of life in the Turks and Caicos Islands, including freedom of assembly, trade unions, employment, education, and constitutional rights. It does not seem to be focused on economic development, natural resources, agriculture, forestry, fishing, industry, transport, communication, international trade, humanitarian aid, or culture.

**Category**
Employment, Education