Politics of the Bailiwick of Jersey takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic British Crown Dependency, whereby the Chief Minister of Jersey is the head of government. The government of Jersey is composed of the Queen of the United Kingdom, the Lieutenant Governor of Jersey, the Bailiff, the Assembly of the States, and since December 2005, the Chief Minister of Jersey and his cabinet. Elizabeth II's traditional title as head of state is that of Duke of Normandy, but she does not hold that title formally. She reigns by her position as Queen over a crown dependency. Her representative in the Bailiwick is the Lieutenant Governor, Lieutenant General Andrew Ridgway who has little but a token involvement in politics. The States of Jersey (French: États de Jersey) is the parliament of Jersey. ... // A Parish Assembly in Jersey is the decision-making body of local government, comprising ratepayers (including mandataires) and electors of the parish. ... Political parties in Jersey lists political parties in Jersey. ... Jersey, as a polity predominated by independents has always had a number of local pressure groups. ... Elections in Jersey gives information on election and election results in Jersey. ... Whos Who in Jersey Politics // (In order of votes received) Senator Stuart Syvret – Minister for Health and Social Services, Father of the Chamber Senator Philip Ozouf – Minister for Economic Development Senator Ben Shenton Senator Len Norman Senator Freddie Cohen – Minister for Planning and Environment Senator Mike Vibert – Minister for... Information on politics by country is available for every country, including both de jure and de facto independent states, inhabited dependent territories, as well as areas of special sovereignty. ... A bailiwick is the area of jurisdiction of a bailiff. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Representative democracy is a form of democracy founded on the exercise of popular sovereignty by the peoples representatives. ... The Chief Minister of Jersey (French: Premier Ministre de Jersey) is the head of government of Jersey. ... The Head of Government is the chief officer of the executive branch of a government, often presiding over a cabinet. ... Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor; born 21 April 1926) is Queen of sixteen sovereign states, holding each crown and title equally. ... The Flag of the Lieutenant Governor of Jersey The Lieutenant Governor of Jersey is the representative of the British monarch in the Bailiwick of Jersey, a Crown dependency of the United Kingdom. ... In the Channel Islands of Guernsey the Bailiff is the first civil officer, serving as president of the legislature and the Royal Court. ... The Chief Minister of Jersey (French: Premier Ministre de Jersey) is the head of government of Jersey. ... Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor; born 21 April 1926) is Queen of sixteen sovereign states, holding each crown and title equally. ... Bold textInsert non-formatted text here This statue of Rollo the Viking (founder of the fiefdom of Normandy) stands in Falaise, Calvados, birthplace of his descendant William I the Conqueror (the Duke of Normandy who became King of England). ... The Isle of Man is situated in the Irish Sea between Great Britain and Ireland, and the bailiwicks of Jersey and Guersey are situated in the English Channel to the west of the Cotentin Crown dependencies are possessions of The Crown in Right of the United Kingdom, as opposed to... Lieutenant General is a military rank used in many countries. ...

Constitution

Jersey has an unwritten constitution arising from the Treaty of Paris (1259). When Henry III and the King of France came to terms over the Duchy of Normandy, all lands except the Channel Islands recognised the suzerainty of the King of France. The Channel Islands however were never absorbed into the Kingdom Of England by Act of Union and exist as "peculiars of the Crown". For the entry on the naval ship U.S.S. Constitution, see: USS Constitution. ... The Treaty of Paris (also known as the Treaty of Albeville) was a treaty between Louis IX of France and Henry III of England, agreed to on December 4, 1259. ... Suzerainty refers to a situation in which a region or people is a tributary to a more powerful entity which allows the tributary some limited domestic autonomy but controls its foreign affairs. ...

The Queen as head of state appoints the Lieutenant-Governor, who serves a ceremonial role as the Queen's representative and as commander of the Armed Forces, for such a term as she pleases. Queen Elizabeth II, is the Head of State of 16 countries including: the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Jamaica, New Zealand and the Bahamas, as well as crown colonies and overseas territories of the United Kingdom. ...

Jersey is a "long-standing, small democracy"^[1] with ultimate authority resting in the Crown as represented by the Lieutenant-Governor and the Bailiff. Since 2005, executive power is exercised by the Chief Minister and other Ministers. The development of the Constitution has seen a gradual separation of the legislature from the judiciary, but the Bailiff remains the president of the States Assembly.

In 2007, the Chief Minister and the UK Lord Chancellor signed an agreement^[2] which established a framework for the development of the international identity of Jersey. The Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain, or Lord Chancellor and prior to the Union the Chancellor of England and the Lord Chancellor of Scotland, is a senior and important functionary in the government of the United Kingdom, and its predecessor states. ...

History

The States building in St. Helier

Jersey is a state in which political parties do not currently play an important role. This is likely to change as a result of the introduction of ministerial government in 2006. ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (1151x1544, 1126 KB) File links The following pages link to this file: Jersey Politics of Jersey States of Jersey ... ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (1151x1544, 1126 KB) File links The following pages link to this file: Jersey Politics of Jersey States of Jersey ...

Historically, two parties dominated Jersey politics throughout the 19th century and into the 20th century: the Rose Party and the Laurel Party.

Originating in the 1770s, the Jeannot party formed around the radical lawyer and Constable, Jean Dumaresq, who opposed the cabal of Jurats who surrounded Lieutenant-Bailiff Charles Lemprière (whose supporters became known as the Charlot party). A constable is a person holding a particular office, most commonly in law enforcement. ... Jurat (through French from mediaeval Latin juratus, one sworn, Lat. ... In the Channel Islands of Guernsey the Bailiff is the first civil officer, serving as president of the legislature and the Royal Court. ...

The Jeannots rapidly adopted the nickname of Magots (cheese mites) after their opponents boasted of aiming to crush them like mites. Families Tetranychidae - Spider mites Eriophyidae - Gall mites Sarcoptidae - Sarcoptic Mange mites The mites and ticks, order Acarina or Acari, belong to the Arachnida and are among the most diverse and successful of all the invertebrate groups, although some way behind the insects. ...

The Charlots and Magots contested power at elections until in 1819 the progressive Magots adopted the rose as their emblem, while the conservative Charlots wore laurel leaves. The symbolism soon became entrenched to the extent that gardens displayed their owners' allegiances, and pink or green paintwork also showed political sympathies. Still today in Jersey, the presence of established laurels or rose gardens in old houses gives a clue to the past party adherence of former owners, and the chair of the Constable of Saint Helier in the Assembly Room of the Parish Hall still sports the carved roses of a former incumbent. Floribunda Rose redirects here. ... Binomial name Laurus nobilis L. The Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis, Lauraceae), also known as True Laurel, Sweet Bay, Grecian Laurel, or just Laurel, is an evergreen tree or large shrub reaching 10–18 m tall, native to the Mediterranean region. ... The use of the word pink as a color first occurred in the 17th century to describe the light red flowers of pinks, flowering plants in the genus Dianthus. ... Mossy, green fountain in Wattens, Austria. ... Saint Helier (Jèrriais: St Hélyi) is one of the twelve parishes and the largest town on Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands in the English Channel. ...

By the time of the introduction of the secret ballot in 1891, party politics had waned. Blues and Reds contested local elections into the 1920s, but Islandwide party politics lay dormant until the post-Occupation elections under the new Constitution of 1948 saw a struggle for dominance between the Jersey Democratic Movement and the Jersey Progressive Party. Having achieved the political reforms it advocated the Progressive Party soon folded as an organisation, while the Democratic Movement, incorporating the tiny Communist Party of Jersey, continued in existence as a campaigning social movement until the late 20th century. The Communist Party of Jersey, a political party on the island of Jersey. ...

The Jersey Green Party succeeded in having candidates elected in the 1980s. There were difficulties in maintaining a successful party structure in a consensus government system. Senator Stuart Syvret is often reported to be a Green and represents the Jersey Greens in the Green Islands Network.^[3] Stuart Syvret is the Minister for Health and Social Security of Jersey[1]. Senator Syvret was first elected to the States of Jersey in 1990 as Deputy of Saint Helier No. ...

With the prospect of ministerial government and the creation of an executive and opposition, the Jersey Democratic Alliance was formed in April 2005 at a mass rally with the intention of fielding candidates in the elections of October and November 2005. The Centre Party was also formed and declared candidates in the 2005 general elections. The Jersey Democratic Alliance, is a political party on the island of Jersey. ... The Centre Party is a recently developed political party in Jersey. ...

National Assembly - The States of Jersey

The legislative power of the Bailiwick rests with the Assembly of the States, of which the Bailiff is the President, or presiding officer. The Queen appoints the Bailiff, also chief judge, to a term that expires approximately when the Bailiff attains the age of seventy years. A Deputy Bailiff is also appointed to a similar term. The States of Jersey (French: États de Jersey) is the parliament of Jersey. ...

The States of Jersey includes 53 elected members: Elections in Jersey gives information on election and election results in Jersey. ...

• 12 senators (elected for 6-year terms);
• 12 constables (heads of parishes elected for 3-year terms); and
• 29 deputies (elected for 3-year terms).

The Senators are elected by the whole Island, while the Deputies are elected to one of a number of constituencies throughout the Island. A senate is a deliberative body, often the upper house or chamber of a legislature. ... A constable is a person holding a particular office, most commonly in law enforcement. ... Chamber of Deputies is the name given to a legislative body, which may either be the lower house of a bicameral legislature, or the name of a unicameral one. ...

In addition to the elected members, there are five non-elected members of the States who are entitled to speak, but not vote - these are:

• the Bailiff (who also presides over the assembly)
• the Lieutenant-Governor (who may address the body, but usually does so only on taking and leaving office)
• the Dean of Jersey (who as the senior Jersey clergyman of the Church of England has a seat in the Assembly ex-officio)
• HM Attorney General
• HM Solicitor General (the Attorney General and Solicitor General are appointed by the Queen as Crown officers and serve in the Assembly ex-officio and may speak to provide guidance to the assembly on matters of law)

Decisions in the States are taken by majority vote of the elected members present and voting. Previously the Bailiff had a casting vote in the States and the Lieutenant-Governor had a power of veto. However, these powers were removed by the States of Jersey Law 2005. It should be noted that the Viscount is no longer a member of the States, but he retains his role as executive officer of the States pursuant to the States of Jersey Law 2005. The Dean of Jersey is the leader of the Church of England in Jersey. ... The Church of England is the officially established Christian church[1] in England, and acts as the mother and senior branch of the worldwide Anglican Communion, as well as a founding member of the Porvoo Communion. ...

According to constitutional convention United Kingdom legislation may be extended to Jersey by Order in Council at the request of the Island's government. Whether an Act of the United Kingdom Parliament may expressly apply to the Island as regards matters of self-government, or whether this historic power is now in abeyance, is a matter of legal debate. The States of Jersey Law 2005 established that no United Kingdom Act or Order in Council may apply to the Bailiwick without being referred to the States of Jersey. An Order-in-Council is a type of legislation in the United Kingdom and in the Commonwealth of Nations which is formally made in the name of the Queen by the Privy Council (Queen-in-Council), or the Governor-General in a Commonwealth realm or Governor by the Executive Council...

Responsibility for government departments was historically exercised by Presidents of Committees. However following the 2005 elections a ministerial system was introduced with a Council of Ministers headed by a Chief Minister, responsible to the States Assembly. The Chief Minister is elected from amongst the elected members of the States. Ministers are then proposed both by the Chief Minister and any other elected member, the final decision being made by the States. The Chief Minister of Jersey (French: Premier Ministre de Jersey) is the head of government of Jersey. ...

Regional assemblies

Main article: Parish Assembly (Jersey)

At the regional level Jersey is divided into twelve administrative districts known as parishes. All have access to the sea and are named after the saints to whom their ancient parish churches are dedicated. // A Parish Assembly in Jersey is the decision-making body of local government, comprising ratepayers (including mandataires) and electors of the parish. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1253x868, 42 KB) Summary Map of the parishes of Jersey. ... Jersey is divided into parishes Saint Helier Saint Saviour Saint Clement Grouville (historically Saint Martin de Grouville) Saint Martin (historically Saint Martin le Vieux) Trinity Saint John Saint Mary Saint Ouen Saint Peter Saint Brelade Saint Lawrence Categories: UK geography stubs | Parishes of Jersey | Parishes ...

The parishes of Jersey are further divided into vingtaines (or, in St. Ouen, cueillettes), divisions which are historic and nowadays mostly used for purposes of electoral constituency in municipal elections. These elections are held to elect the members of the Parish municipality who perform a variety of functions at this regional level. Jersey is divided into parishes Saint Helier Saint Saviour Saint Clement Grouville (historically Saint Martin de Grouville) Saint Martin (historically Saint Martin le Vieux) Trinity Saint John Saint Mary Saint Ouen Saint Peter Saint Brelade Saint Lawrence Categories: UK geography stubs | Parishes of Jersey | Parishes ... A Vingtaine (literally group of twenty in French) is a political subdivision of Jersey. ...

Political parties

List of political parties in Jersey Political parties in Jersey lists political parties in Jersey. ...

Jersey Politicians

List of politicians in Jersey Whos Who in Jersey Politics // (In order of votes received) Senator Stuart Syvret – Minister for Health and Social Services, Father of the Chamber Senator Philip Ozouf – Minister for Economic Development Senator Ben Shenton Senator Len Norman Senator Freddie Cohen – Minister for Planning and Environment Senator Mike Vibert – Minister for...

Elections in Jersey

Main article: Elections in Jersey

Elections for Senators and Deputies occur at fixed three-yearly intervals. Elections for Senator (Senatorials) occur in October, with elections for Deputy (nicknamed Deputorials) taking place a month later in November. Elections in Jersey gives information on election and election results in Jersey. ...

Sitting Deputies are able to stand for election as Senator without risking their Deputorial seat. Senators who lose their seats in the Senatorial election are able to attempt a comeback by standing for Deputy in the following election. Senatorials are generally better contested than Deputorials, as it is common for first-time candidates to gain an electoral profile and test their electoral appeal in an Islandwide vote and then, following the Senatorial results, to choose which, if any, constituency to contest as Deputy.

The election for Senators was held on 19 October 2005. 6 seats were available. Both declared parties put forward candidates. The Centre Party fared slightly better, narrowly missing election, but the Jersey Democratic Alliance was likewise rejected by the electorate. Two candidates from the Centre Party were subsequently elected as independents in the Deputies poll on 23 November, three JDA members were elected also as independents. Senator Stuart Syvret is sometimes reported as in the Jersey Green Party. is the 292nd day of the year (293rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Centre Party is a recently developed political party in Jersey. ... The Jersey Democratic Alliance, is a political party on the island of Jersey. ... The Centre Party is a recently developed political party in Jersey. ... November 23 is the 327th day of the year (328th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 38 days remaining. ... Stuart Syvret is the Minister for Health and Social Security of Jersey[1]. Senator Syvret was first elected to the States of Jersey in 1990 as Deputy of Saint Helier No. ...

More info: Jersey general elections, 2005

At a regional level posts in parish municipalities vary in length from one to three years and elections take place at a Parish Assembly on a majority basis. It has been some time since parties contested elections at this level, other than for the position of Constable who uniquely sits in both the national and regional assembly. The States of Jersey (French: États de Jersey) is the parliament of Jersey. ... In politics, an independent is a politician who is not affiliated with any political party. ... In politics, an independent is a politician who is not affiliated with any political party. ... In politics, an independent is a politician who is not affiliated with any political party. ... A constable is a person holding a particular office, most commonly in law enforcement. ... In the Channel Islands of Guernsey the Bailiff is the first civil officer, serving as president of the legislature and the Royal Court. ... Elections were held in 2005 for both Senators and Deputies to the States of Jersey. ... // A Parish Assembly in Jersey is the decision-making body of local government, comprising ratepayers (including mandataires) and electors of the parish. ... A constable is a person holding a particular office, most commonly in law enforcement. ...

Political pressure groups

Jersey, as a polity predominated by independents has always had a number of pressure groups. Many ad-hoc lobby groups form in response to a single issue and then dissolve once the concerns have been dealt with. However there has been an increasing number of pressure groups actively working to influence government decisions on a number of issues. Jersey, as a polity predominated by independents has always had a number of local pressure groups. ...

• Royal Jersey Agricultural and Horticultural Society
• Institute of Directors
• Jersey Chamber of Commerce
• Jersey Finance
• Progress Jersey
• Jersey Youth Reform Team
• Jersey Rights Association
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Legal system

The legal system is based on Norman customary law (including the Clameur de Haro), statute and English law; justice is administered by the Royal Court. There is no strict separation of judiciary and legislature as the Bailiff is the head of both. Norman law refers to the customary law of Normandy which developed between the 10th and 13th centuries following the establishment of the Vikings there and which survives today still through the legal system of the Channel Islands. ... The Clameur De Haro is an ancient legal injunction of restraint employed by a person that believes they are being wronged by another at that moment. ... English law is a formal term of art that describes the law for the time being in force in England and Wales. ... Royal court (as distinguished from a court of law) may refer to a number of institutions: A noble court - the household or entourage of a monarch or other ruler The Royal Court of Jersey - the main court of justice of Jersey The Royal Court of Guernsey - the main court of... Bailiff (from Late Latin bajulivus, adjectival form of bajulus) is a governor or custodian (cf. ...

Jersey lawyers in court are known as Advocates. The only Queen's Counsel allowed to speak before the court are the Bailiff, Deputy Bailiff, Attorney-General and Solicitor-General. An advocate is one who speaks on behalf of another, especially in a legal context. ... Cherie Booth QC wearing her ceremonial robes (including full-bottomed wig) as Queens Counsel at the Bar of England and Wales. ... Bailiff (from Late Latin bajulivus, adjectival form of bajulus) is a governor or custodian (cf. ... In most common law jurisdictions, the Attorney General or Attorney-General is the main legal adviser to the government, and in some jurisdictions may in addition have executive responsibility for law enforcement or responsibility for public prosecutions. ...

Since the first law was drafted wholly in the English language in 1928, Jersey law has generally been drafted in English but several laws remain in French. Much of the ceremonial business of the court is still conducted in French, including the prayer. The monopoly of audience of the Jersey Bar and the usage of the official languages are subjects of some controversy. The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ...

Appeals against decisions made in the Royal Court may be made to the Court of Appeal of Jersey and thence to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.

Participation in international organizations

Jersey is a member of the British-Irish Council, the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie. Jersey is aiming to become a full member of the Commonwealth in its own right.^[4] The British–Irish Council (sometimes known as the Council of the Isles) is a body created by the Belfast Agreement (also known as the Good Friday Agreement). ... The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, previously known as the Empire Parliamentary Association, is an organization, of British origin, which works to support good governance, democracy and human rights. ... The Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie (APF) is an association of the parliaments of Francophone countries. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ...

• Council of Europe

Jersey has signed up to the provisions of the European Convention of Human Rights, though this has been achieved through Article 53 as a dependency of the United Kingdom. Anthem Ode to Joy (orchestral)  ten founding members joined subsequently observer at the Parliamentary Assembly observer at the Committee of Ministers  official candidate Seat Strasbourg, France Membership 47 European states 6 observers (Council) 3 observers (Assembly) Leaders  -  Secretary General  Terry Davis  -  Commissioner for Human Rights   Establishment  -  Treaty of London 5... The European Convention on Human Rights (1950) was adopted under the auspices of the Council of Europe† to protect human rights and fundamental freedoms. ...

References

1. ^ Jersey and UK agree framework for developing Jersey’s international identity
2. ^ Jersey and UK agree framework for developing Jersey’s international identity
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4. ^ Jersey Evening Post, 23 September 2006

• Balleine's History of Jersey, Marguerite Syvret and Joan Stevens (1998) ISBN 1-86077-065-7
• Sir Phillip Bailhache and the Cry for Constitutional reform http://www.jerseylegalinfo.je/Publications/jerseylawreview/Oct99/cry_for_constitutional_reform.aspx
• The Constitution of Jersey, Roy Le Herissier
• Constitutional History of Jersey, F. de L. Bois, 1972

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See also

• Royal Commission on the Constitution (United Kingdom)

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External links

• States Assembly
• Government Reforms Website