election. The voting age has been lowered to 18 and the Attorney-General has been given exclusive control over all prosecutions before the courts. 7. As a result of one of Mr. Wallace's recommendations, a Commission of Inquiry was set up in April 1988 to review the present division of St. Helena into electoral areas. The report of the Commission was accepted by the Governor and the Island has now been subdivided into 10 electoral areas instead of the previous 12. Articles 2 and 3 8. Other than as stated in the first report, there are no distinctions such as those stated in these articles of the Covenant. The right to vote in Legislative Council elections is given to all British subjects over the age of 18 years subject to: (a) In the case of "Islanders", 12 months' residence; (b) In the case of "non-islanders", two years' residence. 9. The law provides civil remedies or criminal sanctions in respect of the violation of individual rights. There are no restrictions on a person's right of recourse to the courts, but the community is so small that there are no qualified lawyers in private practice. Since the first report, a Lay Advocates and Legal Assistance Scheme has been established to enable unqualified laymen to represent and advise, free of charge, members of the community. The code of conduct of such lay advocates is regulated by the Law Advocates and Legal Assistance Ordinance, 1986. Finances are provided under a Trust Fund established by the St. Helena Government. Article U 10. There has been no occasion for any derogation under this article to be made in respect of St. Helena. Article 7 11. The situation in St. Helena is exactly as it is in the United Kingdom. There are neither the facilities nor the intention to carry out medical or 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the governance and political system of St. Helena, specifically focusing on electoral reforms, voting rights, and legal procedures. The language used is formal and official, suggesting that the text is a report or a document related to the government or a government agency.

**Category**
Politics, Law