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STATES OF JERSEY
MEMBERSHIP OF THE LEGISLATION ADVISORY PANEL
Presented to the States on 9th February 2023 by the Chief Minister
STATES GREFFE
2023 R.24
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REPORT
Introduction
The Chief Minister has appointed a Chair and Members to the Legislation Advisory Panel.
Background
The Legislation Advisory Panel was established in 2006 following the move to ministerial government and advises on a number of matters dealt with by the former Legislation Committee.
The Panel, whose membership is drawn from both executive and non-executive members, advises the Chief Minister on a range of legislative matters. These mainly relate to courts, court procedures, and the wider administration of justice; additionally, it reviews reports received from the Jersey Law Commission, established in 1996, on aspects of Jersey law which the Commission considers should be examined with a view to reform.
Membership
The Chief Minister appointed the Connétable of St. Mary , David Johnson , as Chair of the Legislation Advisory Panel.
The Connétable (then Deputy of St. Mary) chaired the Panel under the previous government and will maintain continuity over the workstreams. Given the work under the last government was also interrupted by the pandemic, and generally the Legislation Advisory Panel did not have the opportunity to deliver a substantial programme, his reappointment provides opportunity for him to apply his knowledge and expertise over the next 4 years in this important area.
The Chief Minister, upon the advice of the designated Chair, also appointed the following States members to the Legislation Advisory Panel to deliver a balanced and informed Panel:
- Deputy of St Clement, Sir Philip Bailhache
- Connétable of St Lawrence, Deidre Mezbourian
- Deputy of St Saviour, Malcolm Ferey
- Deputy of Grouville and St Martin, Rose Binet
- Deputy of St Helier Central, Catherine Curtis
The Chief Minister, upon the advice of the chair and with the agreement of the Legislation Advisory Panel members, also supported the appointment of the Deputy of St Clement, Sir Philip Bailhache , as the Vice-Chair of the Panel.
See MD-CM-2022-729.
R.24/2023