This article considers the origin and extent of the role of the Attorney General of Jersey in respect of the protection of charities and charitable interests.
The bailiff’s role as guardian of the constitution
The Bailiff’s role as guardian of the constitution is less well known than other aspects of this office. In 2019 the Attorney General was asked a written question in the States Assembly as to the nature of the role. This article expands upon the answer that was given...
The role of attorney general as titular head of Jersey’s honorary police
Jersey’s system of honorary policing is unique. The status of the Attorney General as titular head of the Honorary Police is one of the functions which attracts little public attention. This article examines the origin and extent of the Attorney General’s rights and...
The role of the attorney general as Jersey’s chief prosecutor
The Attorney General’s function as Chief Prosecutor is the aspect of the role which has greatest public prominence. This article examines the origin and extent of the Attorney General’s role and considers whether it should continue in its current form.