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P.3 - Draft Harbours (Inshore Safety) 

The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development, Deputy Kirsten Morel, is proposing to amend the Harbours (Inshore Safety) Regulations to introduce penalties for those found guilty of causing harm to others within the Island's territorial waters. The proposition also seeks to introduce aggravated offences in circumstances where the skipper is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. 

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P.24 Draft Residential Tenancy (Jersey) Amendment Law 202-. 

The Minister for Housing, Deputy Sam Mézec is proposing amendments to the Residential Tenancy Law, which seek to:  

• enhance security of tenure for tenants;  

• encourage more settled longer tenancies;  

• ensure landlords continue to make stable rental returns but can reclaim their properties when needed; and  

• ensure both tenants and landlords have clearly set out responsibilities. 

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• P.24 Draft Residential Tenancy (Jersey) Amendment Law 202-: amendment 

PLEASE NOTE: THE EHI SCRUTINY PANEL WILL BE ‘CALLING IN’ THE LEGISLATION IF THE PRINCIPLES ARE ADOPTED, IN WHICH CASE THE DEBATE WILL CONTINUE AT A LATER SITTING. 

Deputy Sir Philip Bailhache is proposing an amendment to the proposition to remove provisions relating to: 

• capping rent increases and the establishment of the Rent Tribunal;  

• periodic tenancies, including reasons for ending period tenancies and initial terms, and orders for eviction; 

• civil penalties. 

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• P.24 Draft Residential Tenancy (Jersey) Amendment Law 202-: second amendment 

PLEASE NOTE: THE EHI SCRUTINY PANEL WILL BE ‘CALLING IN’ THE LEGISLATION IF THE PRINCIPLES ARE ADOPTED, IN WHICH CASE THE DEBATE WILL CONTINUE AT A LATER SITTING 

The Minister for Housing, Deputy Sam Mézec, is proposing an amendment to his own proposition to clarify, amongst others, where further fixed terms are allowed and in what certain circumstances; the appeals process; and the eligibility for Rental Tribunal membership 

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P.41 - Draft Financial Services (Jersey) Amendment Law 202 

The Minister for External Relations, Deputy Ian Gorst, is proposing an Amendment to the Financial Services (Jersey) Law to establish a consumer credit regime, similar to those in other financial jurisdictions such as Guernsey and the UK, to protect customers. Consumer credit activities would be supervised by the Jersey Financial Services Commission and Trading Standards. 

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P.42 - Draft Bank (Recovery and Resolution) (Jersey) Amendment Law 202- 

The Minister for External Relations, Deputy Ian Gorst, is proposing to consolidate and strengthen Jersey’s response to bank failures to fall under the sole remit of the Jersey Resolution Authority. The Proposition would bring legislation for both resolution and compensation schemes under the same Law. 

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P.43 - Draft Criminal Justice (Young Offenders) (Jersey) Amendment Law 202-  
 

The Minister for Justice and Home Affairs, Deputy Mary Le Hegarat, is proposing to increase the retirement age for members of the Youth Court from 60 to 70 years old.  

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P.44 - Draft Civil Status (Abolition of Legitimacy Etc.) (Jersey) Law 202- 

The Minister for Justice and Home Affairs, Deputy Mary Le Hegarat, is proposing to abolish the status of legitimacy within Jersey’s laws, and update procedures surrounding wills and successions accordingly. 

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P.47 - Jersey Police Complaints Authority: appointment of Members 

The Minister for Justice and Home Affairs, Deputy Mary Le Hegarat, is proposing to appoint the following individuals as members of the Police Complaints Authority for a period of three years, starting immediately: 

• Mrs Andrea Robottom 

• Mr Ian Johnson 

• Ms Val Cartwright 

• Mr Tim Rogers 

Read more: https://bit.ly/4k8R4nW 

P.48 - Meanwhile use of the former Gas Place site 

Deputy David Warr is proposing that the Minister for Treasury and Resources develop a ‘meanwhile use’ for the former Gas Place site until such time that long-term development commences and that the ‘meanwhile use’ is beneficial for the local community and should be informed by engagement with relevant local stakeholders.  

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• Amendment to P.48 Meanwhile use of the former Gas Place site 

Deputy Alex Curtis is seeking to amend Deputy Warr’s Proposition to introduce greater flexibility for a wider range of meanwhile uses, including community-focused activities; and to clarify that these expectations remain in place until the development for long-term use commences, regardless of whether the site is retained by Andium Homes or acquired by the Government of Jersey or another publicly owned entity. 

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P.49 - Continuation of Annual Jersey Opinions and Lifestyle Survey 

Deputy Louise Doublet is proposing that the Council of Ministers take the necessary steps to ensure that the Jersey Opinions and Lifestyle Survey can continue on an annual basis. This includes the provision of sufficient funding within the Proposed Budget 2026-2029. 

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P.50 - Joined-up public infrastructure framework for an ageing population 

Deputy Inna Gardiner is proposing that the Chief Minister, in consultation with the Minister for the Environment and the Minister for Infrastructure, develops and introduces by 31 January 2026 an Age-Friendly Infrastructure Framework. The Framework would include, but not be limited to: 

• additional guidance to ensure all planning applications, including those for public spaces, meet the requirements of age-friendly guidance; 

• mandatory age-friendly design guidelines including step-free access, anti-slip pavement materials and adequate lighting on walkways; 

• accessible public transport networks that include an increase in the number of bus shelters and real-time audio and visual updates; 

• dedicated neighbourhoods for older adults where essential services are located within a 10-minute walk. 

• accessible public toilets and shaded seating located every 300 to 500 metres in Town, parishes centres and parks. 

The proposition requests that political oversight and responsibility for the Framework be allocated to a single Minister or Assistant Minister to ensure co-ordination between all departments. 

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• Amendment to P50. Joined-up public infrastructure framework for an ageing population 

The Council of Ministers has lodged an Amendment to Deputy Gardiner’s Proposition, removing any statutory element to the Framework that would arise from it. Other minor amendments also include changing the timeline from January 2026, to July.  

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P.51 Channel Islands Lottery Distribution of Proceeds 2025 

THIS IS SUBJECT TO THE STATES ASSEMBLY AGREEING TO REDUCE THE MINIMUM LODGING PERIOD. 

The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development, Deputy Kirsten Morel, is proposing to allocate the proceeds of the Channel Islands Lottery as follows: 

• £428,705 to the Association of Jersey Charities to be used solely for charities; 

• £257,223 to the Jersey Community Foundation be split between arts, culture and heritage (65-75%) and applied science or applied research in the field of engineering, biology, physics, chemistry or maths provided the funds are used locally or for the benefit of Jersey (25-35%); 

• £171,482 to Jersey Sport for sports and active lifestyles. 

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