Jersey Revision Sheet

1. 📌 Essentials

• Jersey is a Crown Dependency with autonomous government, not part of the UK.
• The British is the Head of State, represented locally by the Lieutenant Governor.
• The Bailiff is the head of judiciary and chairs the States Assembly.
• Laws are enacted by the States Assembly and require Royal Assent.
• The legal system blends Norman customary law and English law; the Royal Court is the highest.
• Jurats are elected judges of fact, serving for life.
• Main law enforcement: States Police and parish-based Honorary Police led by Connétables.
• Jersey has 12 parishes, each with local officials.
• Economy: Dominated by finance, agriculture (Jersey Royal potatoes), fishing, and tourism.
• Population: ~100,000; capital: St Helier.
• Defense is UK responsibility; no military forces.
• The flag features a red saltire; traditional language: Norman French; official language: English since 1948.
• Major historical events: Battle of Jersey (1779), WWII German occupation, Liberation Day (8 May).

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