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New research paper on religion in Jersey

Published:
Mar 16, 2026

Religion in Jersey, by Maiai-Grace de Bourcier, a Research Assistant at the Policy Centre and the Yale Divinity School, describes the historical development of religion in Jersey from pre-Christian foundations to the modern era. It then examines contemporary data from the Jersey Opinions and Lifestyle Survey to understand current patterns of religious identification, participation, and public attitudes. Finally, the paper explores the legal and policy implications of these trends, identifying key areas where Jersey’s institutional and legal frameworks may need to evolve to reflect its contemporary social reality –
* Enhanced data collection and research on religion
* A constitutional and governance review
* Discrimination Law reform
* Education policy and inclusivity.