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The Ordinary Court is overseen by a single judge to make findings of law and two to three jurats to make findings of fact. The judge may be a number of individuals: the Bailiff, the Deputy Bailiff, a Judge of the Royal Court or a Lieutenant Bailiff qualified in law. In certain circumstances, a judge
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Juvenile Court: part of the Magistrate's Court and, if considered appropriate by His Majesty's Procureur, will sit to consider some cases involving juveniles (under the age of 18) who are charged with criminal offences. His Majesty's Procureur may also refer the case to the Child Youth and Community
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may sit alone. The Ordinary Court deals with all original civil business beyond the competence of the Magistrate's Court such as property disputes, company liquidations, guardianships, evictions, terre mises a l'amende applications and the swearing-in of Parish Officials and Police Officers. The
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in a district known as La Plaiderie (literally translated as the place of pleading) where courts were held in the King's barn, although it had to be vacated at lunch time so a corn market could take place in the afternoons. During the
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After the Norman conquest of England in 1066, Norman French became the official language used at court and by the nobles. Guernsey's Royal Court and officials employed standard French from the Medieval period to the mid 20th century.
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Additional courts, such as the Magistrate's Court, which deals with minor criminal matters, and the Court of Appeal, which hears appeals from the Royal Court, have been added to the Island's legal system over the years.
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Only Advocates of the Royal Court may have rights of audience to the Royal Court and the Guernsey Court of Appeal. The Advocate is an officer of the Royal Court whose primary duty is to the Court and not to the client.
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Normally held just once a year at the start of the legal year when oaths are taken from HM Procureur, HM Receiver General and HM Comptroller. It is followed by a service at the Town Church then a traditional dinner.
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for matters relating to moveables and chattels. On one Monday the cases heard would be from the Low Parishes (St Sampson, St Peter Port and the Vale) and on the next Monday, cases from the High Parishes (all other
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Dealing with civil jurisdiction cases that are beyond the scope of the Magistrates Court and certain other routine civil matters such as registering new legislation as well as some administrative appeals.
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The Full Court has original criminal jurisdiction in respect of indictable offences committed anywhere in the Bailiwick of Guernsey with a few exceptions and normally deals with serious criminal offences.
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the lands in France were lost and as the Island had shown their loyalty to the Duke of Normandy (the King of England, King John), the appeal system moved to England and the Royal Court was established.
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is the final court of appeal for both civil and criminal matters where the first hearing took place in the Magistrate's Court, the Royal Court, the Court of Alderney or the Court of the Seneschal.
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Dealing with a mixture of issues, such as explosives licenses, water courses, charitable funds, “Salle Publique Licences” and is an opportunity to admit to the Guernsey Bar, qualified students.
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An ancient Court, constituted in the same way as a Full Court. It is attended by the Full Court, the Law Officers of the Crown, Advocates and the Seigneurs and Bordiers owing suit to the Court.
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The use of tribunals has increased over the years, with tribunals normally created by statute and is a less formal and potentially faster source of justice. These include:
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It was 1799 before the current court buildings were built, with the first sitting in 1803. Expanded repeatedly over the years, with the latest addition completed in 2006.
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Clergy Discipline Measure. A Church of England disciplinary tribunal established in Guernsey when necessary under the Clergy Discipline (Bailiwick Of Guernsey) Order, 2006
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Criminal Jurisdiction of the Magistrate's Court: dealing with criminal law cases which are liable to attract a sentence of a maximum of two years and/or a fine of ÂŁ20,000.
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The Ecclesiastical Court's origins probably go back beyond surviving written records, existing in the 13th century, and almost certainly for centuries before that.
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work closely together with the bailiff of each appointed to the opposite island’s Court of Appeal so that cases that may have a conflict of interest can be heard.
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Many of the old jurisdiction functions have fallen by the way, such as dealing with acts of heresy and idolatry. Today the court deals with just three matters:
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Civil Jurisdiction of the Magistrate's Court: dealing with civil matters where the sum in dispute does not exceed £10,000. Commonly known as “petty debt” cases.
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The court building holds many historic documentary records as well as maintaining Island records, such as births, marriages, deaths and property ownership.
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The Royal Court is the primary court of record. It can sit in a number of configurations, depending on the type of case and the powers to be exercised.
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in the Bailiwick's courts and tribunals, instead of having to go to the European Court in Strasbourg although that is still the final appeal route.
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exercises unlimited original jurisdiction in civil matters and limited jurisdiction in criminal matters. The Court sits with a Chairman (the
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for heresy. The court relocated in 1822. It is currently held in its own offices within the Saint Peter Port Constables office building.
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Mental Health Review Tribunals. The Tribunal provides a way for patients to appeal against detention or a Community Treatment Order.
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Chambre de Discipline. Under the Guernsey Bar (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2007 (as amended). For complaints made against Advocates.
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The court used to be held in an upper room in the Town Church where its most notorious decision was the sentencing in 1556 of the
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incorporates into Bailiwick legislation the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.
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His Majesty's Greffier is Clerk of the Royal Court and is responsible for maintaining records of all Court proceedings.
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Supplementary Benefit Tribunal. For aggrieved benefit recipients to have their appeal heard by an independent tribunal.
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Employment & Discrimination Tribunal. The Tribunal deals with employment and sex discrimination related matters.
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The post of Juré-Justicier Suppléant was created in 2008 for an experienced Jurat and has a retirement age of 75.
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The earliest reference to a court building dates from the 12th century, when reference is made to a building in
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Tax Tribunal. An independent appeal body set up to hear income tax appeals which cannot otherwise be resolved.
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Inquests: held at the magistrates court and are normally held at the request of the Law Officers of the Crown.
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The History of Guernsey: With Occasional Notices of Jersey, Alderney, and Sark, and Biographical Sketches
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the Royal Court was dissolved by Parliament, although courts continued, being relocated temporarily to
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in England and Wales, followed by vocational training, passing Guernsey Bar exams and then obtaining a
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A higher appeal lies from the Guernsey Court of Appeal to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.
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It is likely that the oldest law that the Royal Court is called upon to provide judgement over is the
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Court in Rouen and comprised the Bailiff and four Knights to hear appeals and to try criminals.
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Utilities Appeals Tribunal. Deals with complaints made against the Office of Utility Regulation.
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comprising at least seven Jurats. There could even be less Jurats at this court than at the
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Planning Tribunal. Deals with appeals against the Environment Department planning decisions
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prior to their registration on the public records, as well as liquor licence applications.
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The principal court is the Royal Court and exercises both civil and criminal jurisdiction.
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and once elected, holds office until 70 which may be extended to a maximum age of 72.
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The proving of wills and the issuing of letters of administration in deceased estates;
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form of injunction whereby the aggrieved party makes a plea for justice to
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in 911AD, established a superior court in Rouen, which had the name of
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H.M. Comptroller (Solicitor General) & H.M. Deputy Receiver General
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A maximum of 16 Jurats, each Jurat is elected by secret ballot at the
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or Ordinary Court, comprising more Jurats than in the Ordinary Court.
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Lieutenant Bailiff and four other Jurats, witnesses conveyances of
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for passing contracts, admiralty causes and criminal informations.
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Arbitration in civil matters is recommended in Guernsey using the
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although it took more time for the Courts to change. Until 1948,
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In this respect the Ecclesiastical Court is unique in the world.
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building in London. Its members are derived from those of the
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H.M. Procureur (Attorney General) & H.M. Receiver General
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Child Youth and Community Tribunal (CYCT). Created under the
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The qualification route is normally through obtaining a
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Certificat d’Etudes Juridiques Françaises et Normandes
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or Tuesday Courts dealing with seizures and distress.
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In 1926 English was made an official language of the
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will also deal with criminal matters originating in
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Historically known as the Cour en Corps comprising:
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Index

Politics of Guernsey

The Crown
Duke of Normandy
Charles III
Lieutenant Governor
Lieutenant General
Richard Cripwell
CB
CBE
Government
President of the Policy and Resources Committee
Lyndon Trott
Legislature
Bailiff
Richard McMahon
Judiciary
Law of Guernsey
Crown Officers
Jurat
Courts of Guernsey
Administrative divisions
Parishes
Elections
Deputies
Political parties
Last election
Foreign relations
Other countries
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