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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.
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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Election turnout in Jersey
Election turnout in Jersey has averaged 44%, one of the lowest figures in the world. This reflects an unwillingness to vote but also to a limited...
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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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Improving the consultation process
Good policy-making necessarily involves taking account of the views of those most affected by what is being proposed, the wider community and those...
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