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3 unusual facts about Law of Jersey


Law of Jersey

All courts in Jersey are required under Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights to be 'independent and impartial'.

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In recent years, a former State's member Mr Stuart Syvret has argued in legal proceedings in England and Jersey that all members of the Jersey judiciary lack the appearance of independence and impartiality.

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The boundaries of the Parishes, the existence of the office of Bailiff and various rules relating to possession of land and inheritance fall into this category.



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