20 years ago, the Royal Court stated unequivocally that the principle of open justice was part of the law of Jersey. It acknowledged, however, that there were exceptions to this principle and that the overriding imperative was to do justice to the parties in the case...
The Law On Trade Unions, Industrial Disputes And Collective Bargaining In The Channel Islands
This article seeks to outline the development of the law on trade unions, industrial disputes, and collective bargaining in the Channel Islands from 1771 until the present day. Previous contributors to the this Review such as Cavey, Ferbrache, Malorey and Roland and...
The Arbitration Of Trusts Disputes: Squaring The Circle
The possibility of arbitrating internal trust disputes has vexed lawyers for some time. Noting the remarkable growth of arbitration as a dispute resolution mechanism, and the importance of party consent for an arbitration to be valid and binding, a seemingly...
The Royal Court And Covid: Reflections
This Article examines the experience of the Royal Court during the Covid-19 pandemic, the steps taken to ensure that the administration of justice was not significantly affected, and the changes in practice which have resulted.
Aquitting The “Guilty”? Quashing A Conviction After A Guilty Plea
In Bouchard v Att Gen, the Royal Court considered an appeal against conviction where the defendant had entered an unequivocal plea of guilty. Two questions arose—could the court entertain such an appeal? If so, what was the appropriate test?
Changes In Jersey Ecclesiastical Law
The customary law of Jersey governed matters in the sacramental life of the twelve parishes of Jersey in line with the universal Canon law. The development of a distinct body of ecclesiastical law for Jersey began with the Island’s attachment to the episcopal See of...