Flashcard: Jersey: A Crown Dependency Overview — 10 carte

Crown Dependency — status?

Jersey is a Crown Dependency, not part of the UK.

Jersey — part of UK?

No, a Crown Dependency with autonomous government.

Bailiff — role?

Chair of the States Assembly and Chief Justice.

Head of State — role?

British monarch, represented locally by Lieutenant Governor.

Jersey Royal — key crop?

Famous potatoes cultivated in Jersey.

Bailiff — function?

Heads judiciary, chairs States Assembly.

Law enactment — process?

Passed by States Assembly, requiring Royal Assent.

Legal system — blend?

Norman customary and English law.

Jurats — role?

Elected lifetime judges of fact.

Main law enforcement — agencies?

States Police and Honorary Police.