from a panel. The present panel comprises 18 magistrates of whom two are not island-born St. Helenians. The chairman of the magistrates is elected at the annual justices meeting, the present chairman being an Islander by virtue of his being resident on the Island for a period exceeding seven years. Sentences of imprisonment of over six months have to be confirmed by the Supreme Court. 4. Non-contentious matters in the Supreme Court are dealt with by the Governor or an acting judge under the powers vested in them by section 46 of the St. Helena Constitution Order, 1988. 2. Information relating to articles in parts X. II and III of the Covenant 5. The following information is supplementary to that provided in the United Kingdom's first and second report on St. Helena and given by the United Kingdom delegation at the meetings of the Human Rights Committee which discussed these reports. Articles in relation to which no new legislative or administrative develoments have occurred are not included in this report. Inclusion of particular points does not necessarily mean that the United Kingdom considers that they fall within the scope of particular articles of the Covenant. Article 1 6. Mr. Walter Wallace, Special Adviser to the United Kingdom on Dependent Territories, visited St. Helena in October 1987 to conduct a review of the Constitution. After wide consultation which included both oral and written representations, Mr. Wallace was able to come to the conclusion that a constitutional change was needed. In the light of that outcome, a new Constitution was drafted, and after further deliberations was brought into force on 1 January 1989. The new Constitution gives legislative councillors wider powers in determining the affairs of the Island, and also gives civil CCPR/C/58/Add.6 page 142 servants, with the concurrence of the Governor, the right to stand for 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the political and constitutional framework of St. Helena, including the structure of the government, the role of the Governor, and the rights of citizens. It also mentions a review of the Constitution and the drafting of a new one. Given the focus on governance and constitutional matters, it seems unlikely that the text is related to economic development, natural resources, or other categories that are typically associated with specific industries or sectors.

**Category**
Politics, Governance