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...
Data Stewardship: An Introduction To A New Digital Market
It is trite to observe that the volume of data that is generated and stored globally is increasing at an exponential rate. The value of this data, to individuals in the conduct of their everyday lives and to the businesses that collect and utilise it as an asset, is...
Costs Orders In Criminal Proceedings In The Royal Court
This article considers whether the Royal Court of Guernsey has power to award costs in criminal cases, with a particular focus on whether a defence costs order (meaning an order for payment of the defence advocate’s fees) may be made against the prosecution in the...
Judging The Jurats: Exploring The Legitimacy Of The Jurats’ Role
Guernsey currently has no jury system, no lay magistrates, no sentencing guidelines and no sentencing council. Instead, it has Jurats: lay people, elected to serve for life by an electoral college. They receive no formal training as adjudicators of fact and sentence....
Electoral Systems In Semi-Party Systems
This article considers the recent changes in the electoral systems for Jersey and Guernsey, which are the product of over two decades of constitutional debate. It will do so in the context of an increased experimentation with party politics. It will be argued that the...
Aspects Of Grave And Criminal Assault
A recent judgment of the Jersey Court of Appeal in the case of Hill v Att Gen1 provides a rich seam of learning which advances understanding. In it, Sir William Bailhache, JA, who delivered the judgment of the court, provides a closely reasoned and thoughtful analysis...