The constitution of British Guiana favors the…

The constitution of British Guiana favors the colony's white planters.

Planter political power is based in the Court of Policy and the two courts of justice, established in the late 1700s under Dutch rule.

The Court of Policy has both legislative and administrative functions and is composed of the governor, three colonial officials, and four colonists, with the governor presiding.

The courts of justice resolve judicial matters, such as licensing and civil service appointments, which are brought before them by petition.