33. A new Divorce and Matrimonial Causes Ordinance is under consideration by the Bar Association. Provisions adequate to ensure equality of rights are included. Article 24 34. Minors are protected by law. Births are required to be registered by law, and there is ample provision to ensure that a child does not remain stateless. Article 25 35. Provision to ensure that there is a general election every five years is found in section 23 (3) of the Constitution and in the Elections Ordinance (chap. 153). Every person over the age of 18 is eligible to vote at an election. Access to public service is on equal terms. CCPR/C/58/Add.6 page 134 H. PITCAIRN 1. general 1. The sovereignty of the United Kingdom over the Pitcairn Islands was restated and continued by the Pitcairn Order 1970, which made new provisions for its administration. Section 4 provides for the appointment of a Governor with powers and duties conferred on him by the Order or any other law and further as may be assigned to him by Her Majesty from time to time. The Governor has authority by section 5 to make laws "for the peace, order and good government of the Islands". Any such law may be disallowed by Her Majesty acting under section 6 of the Order through a Secretary of State. The Order confers further specific powers on the Governor of appointment of officers, disciplinary powers and the exercise of the prerogative of mercy. 2. The Pitcairn Royal Instructions 1970 are binding directions to the Governor, in particular reserving certain important legislative subjects to the prior approval of a Secretary of State except in case of urgent necessity. The Royal Instructions further provide that any law made by the Governor shall be forthwith sent through a Secretary of State with an 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the governance and administration of the Pitcairn Islands, specifically the laws and regulations related to the appointment of officials, the making of laws, and the relationship with the United Kingdom. It also touches on issues related to citizenship and the protection of minors. Given the focus on government and administration, I hypothesize that the text will fit into the category of governance.

**Category**
Government