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Policy Centre Jersey has the objective of increasing knowledge about, and civic engagement in, Jersey and thereby contributing to a more effective policy making with better outcomes for the people of Jersey.

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The Centre undertakes, commissions and invites research that meets the criteria of being relevant to Jersey and evidence-based. A report on election turnout was published on 11 April 2023, and a project on social mobility is currently being undertaken.

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The Centre is keen to encourage Jersey students who prepare dissertations to do so on Jersey-related subjects. This website, including island studies, a database of academic papers and useful links, is a valuable resource for such research.

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Think pieces are short evidence-based papers by named authors relevant to public policy in Jersey. They are either entirely Jersey-specific or build on work done by other think tanks and research organisations, drawing out relevance to Jersey.

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Newsletter - May 2025

May 7, 2025

The Newsletter summarises publications and other activity by the Policy Centre in the previous month.
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New Knowledge Centre paper on Jersey's heritage

April 18, 2025

The Policy Centre has published a new Knowledge Centre paper - on Jersey's heritage. The Island's heritage is shaped by its geography and history.Jersey has its own distinctive political and legal systems which have their origins over 1,000 years ago when Jersey was part of the Duchy of Normandy. The key features, which are interconnected, are the Bailiff, the States Assembly, the 12 parishes and a legal system based on Norman customary law.
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Newsletter April 2025

April 10, 2025

The Newsletter summarises publications and other activity by the Policy Centre in the previous month.
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Think piece on improving education outcomes

March 12, 2025

The Policy Centre has published a think piece on improving education outcomes in Jersey, written by education expert Rachael Williams. It explores key factors in ensuring that the substantial investment in education by Government and parents delivers maximum value.
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Note of discussion meeting on top issues for islanders

March 9, 2025

The Policy Centre has published a summary of the discussion at a meeting on 7 March on top issues for islanders as identified in a survey commissioned by the Centre. Cost of living, housing, healthcare/hospital and faith in government were identified as top issues. It was recognised that polling usefully complemented other means of gauging public views.
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New survey reveals top concerns for islanders in 2025

March 4, 2025

The Policy Centre has released the findings of a survey, identifying the key issues that matter most to islanders. The results, based on data collected in January 2025, provide crucial insights into public opinion and highlight the areas that policymakers should prioritise. The survey, conducted by market research company 4Insight, builds on a similar study commissioned by the Government in 2024. It reveals that the cost of living remains the top concern among islanders, although its significance has slightly declined compared to the previous year. Housing, faith in government and population levels also rank high on the list of pressing issues.
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Policy Centre programme for 2025

March 4, 2025

Building on the success of last year, Policy Centre Jersey’s ambitious programme for 2025 is already underway. There have been two excellent discussion sessions so far: On 11 th February, Restoring Trust in Politics with input from Lord Gus O’Donnell, former Head of the UK Civil Service, and more recently, an in depth round table discussion on Secondary Education with input from Deputy Catherine Curtis, Chair of the Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel.
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Secondary education roundtable discussion, 18 February

February 20, 2025

On 18 February the Policy Centre held a roundtable discussion on secondary education, with the recent Scrutiny Panel report as the starting point. Two key issues were identified - *The lack of ambition and vision for education in Jersey. *Inadequate data and therefore no transparency, particularly in respect of attainment. There is reluctance to identify what needs to be published and then getting on with it.
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Policy Brief on housing updated

February 15, 2025

The Policy Centre has updated its Policy Brief on Housing to include the data from the latest Statistics Jersey report on housing costs.
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