Key Documents

This section contains both recent and historical documents. In the Historical section the documents, other than the 1771 Agreement with Spain, relate to agreements between Argentina and the United Kingdom concerning the Falkland Islands. Many of these Agreements are no longer honored by Argentina.

The documents are listed below and the link will take you to a copy or an extract from the document.

THE CONSTITUTION

The Falkland Islands Constitution of 2008

FALKLAND ISLANDS LEGISLATION

Falkland Islands Legislation

OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS AND REPORTS

1. The 2001 Environment Charter
2. The Falkland Islands State of the Economy Report of March 2015: Click here
3. Falkland Islands Census 2012

HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS

1. The 1771 Agreement between the United Kingdom and Spain – Click here
2. The 1971 Communications Agreement – Click here
3. The 1974 Petroleum Products Agreement – Click here
4. The 1989 Agreement on the Sovereignty Umbrella – Click here
5. The 1990 Joint Statement on the Re-establishment of Diplomatic Relations (15th February) – Click here
6. The 1990 Fisheries Agreement (November) – Click here
7. The 1995 Agreement on Offshore Activities – Click here
8. The 1999 Joint Statement – Click here
9. The 2001 Flights and Navigation Agreement – Click here
10. The 2001 Agreement on Mine Clearance Study – Click here

GOVERNORS ANNUAL ADDRESS TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

2020: Governor Phillips’ Address

THE PRIME MINISTER’s CHRISTMAS MESSAGE TO THE FALKLAND ISLANDS

2020: Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Message

2019: Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Message

2018: Prime Minister Theresa May’s Message