States Assembly - Jersey’s elected parliament

19/06/2026

The States Meeting has adjourned and will reconvene on Monday 29 June for the appointment of the Council of Ministers and Chairs of PPC and Scrutiny.

For a summary of today’s meeting, including the election of the Chief Minister, visit our website: bit.ly/4ekV5pX

19/06/2026

The King, on the recommendation of the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, has been pleased to approve the appointment of Advocate Victoria Catharine Bell to the office of His Majesty’s Solicitor General of Jersey in succession of the previous Solicitor General, Mr Matthew Jowitt KC who succeeded Mr Mark Temple KC as His Majesty’s Attorney General.

Advocate Bell was educated at Jersey College for Girls, and the University of Exeter where she read English before converting to Law. In 2009 she was admitted as a solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales and in 2016 as an advocate of the Royal Court of Jersey. She has worked at the Law Officers’ Department since 2009, being made Senior Legal Adviser in 2024.

19/06/2026

At 9:30am today, the States Assembly will meet to appoint the new Chief Minister designate.
There is only one candidate, Senator Lyndon Farnham.

Senator Farnham will give a 10-minute speech and face questions from Members.

Read the Senator’s vision statement on page 3 of the Running Order: bit.ly/4oDhWAC

Watch live on our website: bit.ly/4aVRPim
or on YouTube: bit.ly/4vfccPI

18/06/2026

Tomorrow, Friday 19 June at 9:30am, the States Assembly will meet for the first time in the new political term, and will appoint a new Chief Minister.

Watch live on our website: bit.ly/4aVRPim
or on YouTube: bit.ly/4vfccPI

Read the Order Paper: bit.ly/4oDhWAC

17/06/2026

You can see where history is made with a tour of Jersey's unique States Assembly building and Royal Court.

With our own Parliament and legal system, dating back hundreds of years, Jersey's historic independence remains to this day.

Find out more on an accredited Blue Badge Guide tour and experience the court where Jersey's most serious criminal cases are put on trial, and the parliamentary chamber where the Island's most important decisions are made.

Saturday 27 June or Saturday 25 July, 10am to 12pm.
Book now as numbers are limited: bit.ly/4dMy9ye

15/06/2026

Grands Vaux School Year 5 students visited the States Chamber today to learn about democracy and to experience what it's like to be a States Member, including holding their own debate:

'The school day should be lengthened by 2 hours and the school week shortened by 1 day.'

They voted to reject the Proposition:
4 Pour 👍
4 Abstentions 👉
8 Contre 👎

11/06/2026

One re-elected States Members has put their name forward for the position of Chief Minister:

• Senator-elect Lyndon Farnham

The Chief Minister will be elected at the first States Meeting next Friday 19 June, where they will be Chief Minister designate until the Council of Ministers is elected on Monday 29 June. After this all Ministers (including the Chief Minister) will formally take up their positions.

Read more: bit.ly/4ojvEbu
Key dates for the next few weeks: bit.ly/4e7bLzC

01/06/2026

A new petition has been launched by a member of the public: 'Put air-conditioning throughout the whole Jersey General Hospital building.'

✍️ Read more and sign: bit.ly/3RG3kE2

Petitions with 5,000+ signatures may be considered for debate by the States Assembly, which may lead to a change in the law.

There is not sufficient air-conditioning in the General Hospital. This creates an unsafe environment for both staff and patients and it needs to be changed.

28/05/2026

Step into living history this weekend.

Join a tour with an accredited Blue Badge Guide, into the heart of Jersey's decision-making - the States Assembly and Royal Court.

Find out more about our unique independent legislature and judiciary: sit in the seats where elected Members debate the issues that matter to all islanders; and experience the court where Jersey's most serious criminal cases are put on trial.

Royal Square, St Helier
Saturday 30 May
10am-12pm
Book your tickets now:

A unique opportunity to tour Jersey’s historical Royal Court and States Chamber.

27/05/2026

Want to bring Jersey’s democracy to life for Islanders?

We’re looking for a creative, confident communicator to join our team and connect people with the work of the States Assembly. You'll design and deliver engaging learning and public engagement activities that make politics accessible, relevant and meaningful.

You’ll need strong communication skills, experience in education or public engagement, and the ability to turn complex ideas into clear, engaging content for a wide range of audiences; from schools to the wider community.

Join us on a 12-month contract, and play a key role in strengthening understanding of how Jersey’s democracy works.

Find out more and apply:

A career at the States Greffe puts you at the heart of the action of Jersey's democracy and is a truly unique place to work. The States Greffe is the department that provides behind-the-scenes support to ensure that parliamentary business runs smoothly. The department is responsible for keeping the...