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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.
Common strategic policy
Article 18(2)(e) of The States of Jersey Law 2005 requires as one of the functions of the Council of Ministers –
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2026 General Election
This paper sets out and analyses the results of the 2026 Jersey election, explains the legal provisions governing the election and analyses policy...
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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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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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