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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.
Jersey is a British Crown Dependency and, while Britain ultimately has some responsibility for international affairs, Jersey has a great deal of autonomy, which it uses in particular to promote the financial services industry. The Island needs to preserve good relations not only with the UK but also with France and, because of the importance of its finance industry, with other jurisdictions.
Browse our latest research and insights on Jersey’s constitutional position and how it handles international affairs.
Jersey is a British Crown Dependency and, while Britain ultimately has some responsibility for international affairs, Jersey has a great deal of autonomy, which it uses in particular to promote the financial services industry. The Island needs to preserve good relations not only with the UK but also with France and, because of the importance of its finance industry, with other jurisdictions.
Browse our latest research and insights on Jersey’s constitutional position and how it handles international affairs.
Jersey’s Constitution
Jersey is not a sovereign state, wholly responsible for its own affairs. Rather, it is a British Crown Dependency, with the British Government able...
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International Development
Jersey’s overseas development programme aims to serve both the world's poorest and the islanders of Jersey.
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