This discussion paper brings together available statistics and research in a form designed to facilitate an informed discussion about the nature of low income in Jersey and policy options for addressing the issue. The paper draws heavily on two documents – • A House...
Social mobility in Jersey
This report explains the concept of social mobility, drawing on UK and international evidence, and brings together detailed research on the impact of high housing costs on social mobility and the provision of university education on-Island and extracts from relevant...
University Education on-Island
This paper describes what university-level education is available in Jersey, analyses data on participation in university-level education and educational standards in the Island, discusses the case for a “University of Jersey” and considers other options for...
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 is a parliamentary democracy with a single chamber Parliament, the States Assembly, and a Government comprising a...
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 ablento exercise powers over the Island. In practice, Jersey is responsible for its own internal affairs and also for...
Jersey’s 2022 general election
Jersey is a British Crown Dependency, with full internal self-government. The basic features of its political system are very long established. The Island’s 12 parishes have existed in their present form for nearly 1,000 years and have been the basis of the political...