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Research and insight on Jersey’s history, institutions and society
Policy Centre Jersey brings together independent research, data and analysis to support a deeper understanding of Jersey’s special characteristics including history, political system, economy and environment.
Drawing on authoritative sources, this topic provides essential context on how the Island functions and its unique characteristics. The resources published here are intended to inform policymakers, researchers, journalists and the wider public, and to support evidence-led debate on issues affecting Jersey’s future by grounding discussion in robust, locally relevant insight.
Browse our latest research and insight into the island of Jersey in the papers below.
Drawing on authoritative sources, this topic provides essential context on how the Island functions and its unique characteristics. The resources published here are intended to inform policymakers, researchers, journalists and the wider public, and to support evidence-led debate on issues affecting Jersey’s future by grounding discussion in robust, locally relevant insight.
Browse our latest research and insight into the island of Jersey in the papers below.
Jersey in Brief
Jersey is a British Crown Dependency, a status also held by Guernsey and the Isle of Man. It is fully responsible for its own internal affairs and...
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Jersey’s Political System
Jersey is a British Crown Dependency, fully responsible for its own internal affairs and with considerable responsibility for external relations. It...
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Arts, culture and heritage
A core component that underpins Jersey’s unique Island identity is its distinctive cultural landscape, including its arts sector and heritage...
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Top issues for islanders
This Brief explains the importance of assessing the issues about which the public are concerned, presents the results of a survey commissioned by the...
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