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The judiciary of Jersey is a branch of the government of Jersey that interprets and applies the laws of Jersey, to ensure equal justice under law, and to provide a mechanism for dispute resolution. The Bailiff of Jersey is the President of the Royal Court (and also of the Court of Appeal). Individual trials are heard by the Bailiff, the Deputy Bailiff (also a full-time role) or a Commissioner. The Master of the Royal Court deals with some preliminary matters in civil cases. The Court is supported by the Judicial Greffier who acts as the registrar.[1] In addition to the judge, the Royal Court includes a number of volunteer Jurats.[2] The Jurats decide issues of fact in criminal and civil trials (except criminal assizes, when a jury is present), hand down sentences in criminal trials and award damages in civil trials.[3] All judges in Jersey are bound by a code of conduct, introduced in 2007,[4] which requires them to "uphold the integrity and independence of the judiciary and perform their duties with competence, diligence and dedication".[4]: para. 1
Appointment and removal
Crown Officers
The Bailiff and
Commissioners
Commissioners of the Royal Court are part-time judges, appointed by the Bailiff from either Commonwealth judges or senior experienced lawyers from the United Kingdom and Islands, either for defined periods of time or for specific cases.[2]: Part II
Jurats
Jurats are unpaid lay people, aged 40 or more, elected through secret ballot by an electoral college of the Bailiff, the existing Jurats, the Connétables, the elected Members of the States, and advocates and solicitors of the Royal Court.[2]: Article 4 Jurats hold office until the age of 72. The Court can call for the resignation of any Jurat who "is permanently unable to carry out the duties of the office", and if the Jurat refuses to resign, the Bailiff and five or more Jurats of the Royal Court can request an Order of Her Majesty in Council to enforce resignation.[2]: Article 9
Magistrates
The Bailiff also appoints, on the advice of a panel,
Judicial independence
Dual role of the Bailiff
The courts of Jersey are required by the
Carswell report
During 2009–2010, the
Criticism
In recent years, a former States member,
See also
References
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