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Research and insight on Jersey’s political system and government
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 has its own political system, quite different from that in most other jurisdictions, including a parliament, the States Assembly, made up of three different categories of member, and a government largely comprising independent members selected by the Assembly.
Browse our latest research and insights on the nature and operation of Jersey’s political system.
Jersey has its own political system, quite different from that in most other jurisdictions, including a parliament, the States Assembly, made up of three different categories of member, and a government largely comprising independent members selected by the Assembly.
Browse our latest research and insights on the nature and operation of Jersey’s political system.
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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2026 General Election
Jersey held a General Election on Sunday 7 June 2026. The people of Jersey elected 49 members of the States Assembly - 12 parish constables, 9...
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Jersey’s Public Finances
Jersey’s status as a British Crown Dependency means that it is financially independent. It needs to raise revenue through taxation, levies and...
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Re-instating senators
On 11 September 2025 the States Assembly agreed the legislation to reinstate the position of senator to come into effect for the 2026 election. This...
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