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Explore options with Government of Jersey to streamline Royal Assent process for legislation.

Recommendation
We are pleased to hear that the process by which Royal Assent is granted to primary legislation from Guernsey is being streamlined, similar to that which already operates for the Isle of Man, and anticipate that, once implemented, it will avoid the delay which occurs during periods when the Privy Council does not sit. We note that a similar process could readily be implemented in Jersey, but this is obviously a matter for the Government of Jersey to determine. In the meantime, we recommend that the Ministry of Justice explores with the Government of Jersey the potential options for streamlining their process of obtaining Royal Assent.
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Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 19 December 2024. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document.

Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Justice
Timeline
Recommendation age 2.5 yrs
Report published 28 Mar 2024