proclamation to declare a state of emergency arising from natural causes such as a hurricane or an outbreak of infectious disease which is "of such a nature and on so extensive a scale as to be likely to endanger the public safety and to deprive the community or any substantial portion of the community of CCPR/C/58/Add.6 page 103 supplies or services essential to life". Such a proclamation lasts only one month, unless renewed. The Legislative Assembly must be called within 10 days. In a state of emergency, the Governor has wide powers by regulation to secure the essentials of life, to secure public safety and to maintain good order, but he cannot alter the criminal law or impose military or industrial conscription. Regulations have to be laid before the Legislative Assembly and do not take effect unless confirmed by the Assembly within seven days. 14. Only one such state of emergency has had to be declared in recent years. That was in September 1988 in response to Hurricane Gilbert. Although regulations were prepared, it was not necessary to bring them into operation. 15. There are similar powers under the Emergency (Public Security) Law (Revised) 1978, where the Crown is engaged in war or war is imminent. In this case there is no requirement for approval by the Legislative Assembly of such regulations. Article 6 16. The abolition of the death penalty was last debated in the Legislative Assembly in 1977, when Members voted to retain it. Under the Penal Code 1975, only those convicted of piracy, treason or murder may be sentenced to death. By section 13 of the Royal Instructions 1972, the Governor has power to grant pardon or reprieve in capital cases. Article 7 17. Apart from recourse to law, complaints against the police may be made to 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be discussing the emergency powers of the Governor in a country, which is likely to be related to the response to natural disasters or public health crises. The text highlights the specific circumstances under which a state of emergency can be declared, the powers granted to the Governor, and the procedures for implementing regulations during such a state. The text also touches on the topic of the death penalty and police complaints, which are not directly related to emergency management, but may be relevant to the overall governance of the country.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Health