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...
The Principle Of Open Justice
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 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?