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WRITTEN QUESTION TO THE CHIEF MINISTER
BY SENATOR S.C. FERGUSON
ANSWER TO BE TABLED ON TUESDAY 10th SEPTEMBER 2013
Question
Following the agreement of Protocol 3 of the Treaty of Accession to the European Economic Community (EEC), how much of the associated subsequently legislation brought to the Assembly was required under EU Directives, what was required as a result of our relationship with the UK and what was independent of both the EU and the UK?
Furthermore, how much of the EU derived legislation enacted in Jersey originated from the United Nations?
Answer
Jersey is not a member of the European Union (EU') but some legislation will apply to the Island insofar that it is binding under Protocol 3 to the United Kingdom Treaty of Accession to the European Economic Community. Broadly, Protocol 3 relates to the free movement of goods by virtue of Jersey and the other Crown Dependencies being part of the customs territory of the EU. The common customs tariff, levies and agricultural import measures thus apply to trade between the Islands and non-EU third countries. However, in short, other EU legislation which does not concern free trade in goods, customs measures and quantitative restrictions (or equivalent measure thereto) does not generally apply.
The European Communities (Jersey) Law 1973 (the 1973 Law') gives effect in Jersey to European instruments that are, by virtue of Protocol 3, of direct application. A list of instruments noted as amending the 1973 Law are included at annex A. A summary of legislation where European Communities Directives and Regulations are noted as having been enacted is provided at annex B.
The European Communities (Implementation) (Jersey) Law 1996 (the 1996 Law') provides the enabling power to create offences that make enforcement of that legislation possible. A list of instruments which are noted as having been implemented under the 1996 Law is included at annex C.
For all those purposes where Jersey is considered outside of the EU, however, the Island may choose to voluntarily adopt EU legislation or implement domestic legislation that is similar or equivalent in order to facilitate economic relations and meet relevant EU standards as a means of good practice and international recognition. The 1996 Law also enables the States to give effect by Regulation to such legislation.
A list of United Kingdom Acts extended to Jersey by Order in Council is also included at annex D.
In respect of EU legislation enacted in Jersey which originates from the United Nations (UN'), it should be noted that most EU Restrictive Measures' are made for the purpose of implementing UN sanction measures.
Annex A: Legislation noted as amending the European Communities (Jersey) Law 1973
European Communities (Amendment) (Jersey) Law 1980 |
European Communities (Spanish and Portuguese Accession) (Jersey) Regulations 1985 |
European Communities (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Law 1987 |
European Communities (European Union and European Economic Area) (Jersey) Regulations 1994 |
European Communities (Accessions) (Jersey) Regulations 1996 |
European Communities (Treaty of Amsterdam) (Jersey) Regulations 1999 |
Customs and Excise (Jersey) Law 1999 |
European Communities (Treaty of Athens) (Jersey) Regulations 2004 |
European Communities (Accessions) (Jersey) Regulations 2006 |
Annex B: Legislation noted as implementing instruments of the European Communities
Artificial Insemination of Domestic Animals (Bovine Semen) (Jersey) Order 2008 |
Civil Aviation (Investigation of Air Accidents and Incidents) (Jersey) Order 2000 |
Community Customs (Wine and Spirits) (Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Order 2003 |
Community Customs (Wine and Spirits) (Jersey) Order 2000 |
Community Provisions (Ship and Port Facility – Security) (Jersey) Regulations 2004 |
Companies (Takeovers and Mergers Panel) (Jersey) Law 2009 |
Consumer Protection (Safety of Cosmetic Products) (Jersey) Order 1991 |
European Communities Legislation (Implementation) (Bovine Semen) (Jersey) Regulations 2008 |
European Communities (Wine) (Jersey) Regulations 1995 |
European Communities (Wine) (Jersey) Regulations 1989 |
European Communities (Wine) (Jersey) Regulations 1986 |
European Communities (Wine) (Jersey) Regulations 1983 |
European Communities (Wine) (Jersey) Regulations 1980 |
European Communities (Wine) (Jersey) Regulations 1977 |
European Communities (Wine) (Jersey) Regulations 1975 |
Data Protection (Jersey) Law 2005 |
Diseases of Animals (Importation of Miscellaneous Goods and Animals) (Jersey) Order 2012 |
Diseases of Animals (Bees) (Jersey) Order 2013 |
Diseases of Animals (Bees) (Jersey) Order 2003 |
Diseases of Animals (Foot and Mouth – Restrictions No. 8) (Jersey) Order 2007 |
Diseases of Animals (Welfare in Transit) (Jersey) Order 2001 |
Financial Services (Amendment of Schedule 2 to Law) (No. 3) (Jersey) Order 2009 |
Food Safety (Labeling) (Jersey) Order 2005 |
Medicines (Advertising) (Jersey) Order 2000 |
Medicines (Applications for Licences for Products for Human Use) (Jersey) Order 1997 |
Medicines (Applications for Manufacturer's and Wholesale Dealer's Licenses) (Jersey) Order 1997 |
Medicines (Standard Provisions for Licenses and Certificates) (Jersey) Order 1997 |
Money Laundering (Jersey) Order 1999 |
Motor Traffic (Public Service Vehicles (Conditions of Fitness)) (Jersey) Order 2003 |
Motor Vehicle Registration (General Provisions) (Jersey) Order 1993 |
Motor Vehicle Registration (General Provisions) (Amendment No. 9) (Jersey) Order 2001 |
Motor Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment No. 16) (Jersey) Order 1985 |
Non-Commercial Movement of Pet Animals (Jersey) Regulations 2006 |
Petroleum Substances (Jersey) Regulations 2012 |
Public Service Vehicles (Conditions of Fitness)(Amendment No. 2) (Jersey) Order 1992 |
Restriction on Smoking (Warning Notices) (Jersey) Regulations 2011 |
Road Traffic (Disabled Persons) (Parking) (Jersey) Order 2002 |
Road Traffic (Lighting) (Jersey) Order 1998 |
Shipping (Employment of Young People) Order 2007 |
Shipping (Survey and Certification) (NO. 2) (Jersey) Order 2005 |
Shipping (Survey and Certification) (Jersey) Order 2005 |
Shipping (Training, Certification and Manning) (Jersey) Order 2004 |
Taxation (Agreements with European Union Member States) (Jersey) Regulations 2005 |
Trade Marks (Jersey) Law 2000 |
Waste Management (Jersey) Law 2005 |
Wireless Telegraphy (Control of Interference from Household Appliances, Portable Tools etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 1985 |
Wireless Telegraphy (Control of Interference from Fluorescent Lighting Apparatus) (Amendment) Regulations 1985 |
Wireless Telegraphy (Control of Interference from Fluorescent Lighting Apparatus) (Amendment) Regulations 1978 |
Annex C: Legislation noted as being enacted under the European Communities Legislation (Implementation) (Jersey) Law 1996
Community Provisions (Animal Feeding) (Jersey) Regulations 2005 |
Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Belarus) (Jersey) Order 2011 |
Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Burma/Myanmar) (Jersey) Order 2008 |
Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Côte d'Ivoire) (Jersey) Order 2011 |
Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Egypt) (Jersey) Order 2011 |
Community Provisions (Maintaining a Freeze of Funds in Relation to Mr Milosevic and Associated Persons) (Jersey) Order 2000 |
Community Provisions (Mortality in Oysters) (Jersey) Regulations 2010 |
Pet Travel Scheme (Jersey) Regulations 2011 |
Community Provisions (Prohibiting the Sale and Supply of Petroleum and Certain Petroleum Products to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia) (Jersey) Regulations 1999 |
Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Syria) (Jersey) Order 2012 |
Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Tunisia) (Jersey) Order 2011 |
Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Somalia) (Jersey) Order 2011 |
Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Guinea-Bissau) (Jersey) Order 2012 |
Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Eritrea) (Jersey) Order 2012 |
Community Provisions (Provisions Relating to the Introduction of the Euro) (Jersey) Regulations 1998 |
Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Libya) (Jersey) Order 2011 |
Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Guinea) (Jersey) Order 2010 |
Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Sudan and South Sudan) (Jersey) Order 2011 |
Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Iran) (Jersey) Order 2012 |
Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Democratic Republic of the Congo) (Jersey) Order 2011 |
Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Lebanon) (Jersey) Order 2007 |
Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – North Korea) (Jersey) Order 2007 |
Community Provisions (Ship and Port Facility – Security) (Jersey) Regulations 2004 |
Community Provisions (Restrictive Measures – Zimbabwe) (No.6) (Jersey) Order 2007 |
Community Provisions (Wire Transfers) (Jersey) Regulations 2007 |
Community Provisions (Control of Exports of Dual-Use Items and Technology) (Application) (Jersey) Regulations 2002 |
Fish Health (Jersey) Regulations 1999 |
Community Provisions Dual-Use Items (Export Control) (Jersey) Regulations 2002 |
European Communities Legislation (Bluetongue) (Jersey) Regulations 2008 |
Community Provisions (Bovine Embryos) (Jersey) Regulations 2010 |
Community Provisions (Bovine Embryos) (Fees) (Jersey) Order 2011 |
European Communities Legislation (Implementation) (Cattle Identification) (Jersey) Regulations 2002 |
Annex D: UK Acts extended to Jersey by Order in Council
Aviation |
Air Navigation (Jersey) Order 2008 |
Air Navigation (General) (Jersey) Regulations 1972 |
Airports Act 1986 (Jersey) Order 2000 Aviation Security (Jersey) Order 1993 |
Airports Act 1986 (Jersey) Order 2000 Aviation Security (Jersey) Order 1993 |
Aviation Security (Jersey) Order 1993 |
Carriage By Air (Jersey) Order 1967 |
Carriage By Air (Sterling Equivalents) Order 1999 |
Carriage By Air Acts (Application of Provisions) (Jersey) Order 1967 |
Civil Aviation (Investigation of Air Accidents and Incidents) (Jersey) Order 2000 |
Civil Aviation (Licensing) Act 1960 (Channel Islands) Order 1961 |
Civil Aviation (Licensing) Regulations 1964 |
Civil Aviation (Supplementary Provisions) (Jersey) Law 1955 |
Civil Aviation Act 1980 (Jersey) Order 1984 |
Civil Aviation Act 1982 (Jersey) Order 1990 |
Civil Aviation Act 1982 (Jersey) (Amendment) Order 1998 |
Civil Aviation Authority Regulations 1972 |
Civil Law |
Evidence (Proceedings in Other Jurisdictions) (Jersey) Order 1983 |
Commerce and Employment |
Protection of Trading Interests Act 1980 (Jersey) Order 1983 |
Weights and Measures (Jersey) Order 1969 |
Communications and Broadcasting |
Broadcasting Act 1990 (Jersey) Order 1991 |
Broadcasting Act 1990 (Jersey) (No.2) Order 1991 |
Broadcasting (Interests in Licensed Services) (Jersey) Order 1992 |
Broadcasting (Jersey) Order 1999 |
Broadcasting Act 1981 (Channel Islands) Order 1987 |
Broadcasting Act 1996 (British Broadcasting Corporation-Transmission Network) (Jersey) Order 1997 |
Broadcasting (Jersey) Order 2003 |
Broadcasting and Communications (Jersey) Order 2004 |
Communications (Television Licensing) (Amendment) Regulations 2010 |
Telecommunication Services (Jersey) Order 1972 |
Post Office (Banking Services) Act 1976 |
Premium Savings Bonds Regulations 1972 |
Savings Certificates Regulations 1972 |
Telephone (Channel Islands) Order 1952 |
Telephone (Channel Islands) Regulations 1968 |
Wireless Telegraphy (Jersey) Order 2003 |
Wireless Telegraphy (Jersey) Order 2006 |
Wireless Telegraphy (Licence Charges) Regulations 2011 |
Wireless Telegraphy (Mobile Communication Services on Board Ships) (Exemption) Regulations 2011 |
Courts and Legal Services |
Appels à sa Majesté en conseil 1835 |
Criminal Justice Act 1987 (Jersey) Order 1989 |
Ecclesiastical |
Channel Islands (Church Legislation) Measure 1931 |
Channel Islands (Church Legislation) Measure 1931 (Amendment) Measure 1957 |
Clergy Pensions (Channel Islands) Order 1963 |
Clergy Pensions (Channel Islands) Order 1968 |
Clergy Pensions (Channel Islands) Order 1978 |
Districts Ecclésiastique de "All Saints" |
Districts Ecclésiastique de "All Saints" et de St. André : Modifications Order |
Districts Ecclésiastique de Gouray |
Districts Ecclésiastique de St. André |
Ecclesiastical Offices (Age Limit) (Channel Islands) Order 2000 |
Methodist Church Act 1976 (Jersey) Order 1986 |
Nouveaux Districts Ecclésiastique de "All Saints" et de "Saint Andrew" |
Synodical Government (Channel Islands) Order 1970 |
United Reformed Church Acts 1972 and 1981 (Jersey) Order 1998 |
Women Priests (Channel Islands) Order 1999 |
Family |
Children and Young Persons (Designation of Jersey Order) Order 1972 |
Financial Services |
Arbitration (International Investment Disputes) (Jersey) Order 1979 |
Friendly and Industrial and Provident Societies (Channel Islands) Order 1968 |
Friendly Societies (Channel Islands) Order 1975 |
Friendly Societies Act 1984 (Jersey) Order 1987 |
Industrial and Provident Societies (Channel Islands) Order 1965 |
Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1975 |
Trustee Savings Banks Act 1981 (Channel Islands) Order 1983 |
Trustee Savings Banks Act 1985 (Channel Islands) Order 1985 |
Trusts (Jersey) Law 1984 |
Fishing |
Foreign Fishing Boats (Stowage of Gear) Order 1970 |
Mackerel Licensing (Manx and Channel Islands Boats) Order 1978 |
Mackerel Licensing (Manx and Channel Islands Boats) (Variation) Order 1982 |
Pêcheries: Bateaux-Pecheurs Français Order in Council 1869 |
Sea Fish (Conservation) (Channel Islands Boats) Order 1978 |
Sea Fish (Conservation) (Channel Islands) Order 1981 |
Sea Fish (Conservation) (Channel Islands) (Amendment) Order 2001 |
Sea Fisheries Act 1868 Order in Council 1869 |
Sea Fisheries (Channel Islands) Order 1973 |
Sea Fisheries (Channel Islands Boats) Order 1973 |
General Law |
Territorial Sea Act 1987 (Jersey) Order 1997 |
Territorial Sea Act 1987 (Jersey) (Amendment) Order 2002 |
Transfer of Functions (Miscellaneous) Order 2001 |
Government |
Règlements Provisoires |
Amendes en vertu des règlements triennaux |
International |
Antarctic (Jersey) Regulations 1997 |
Antarctic Act 1994 (Jersey) Order 1995 |
Arms Control and Disarmament (Inspections) Act 1991 (Jersey) Order 1991 |
Biological Weapons Act 1974 (Jersey) Order 1974 |
Chemical Weapons Act 1996 (Jersey) Order 1998 |
Deep Sea Mining (Temporary Provisions) Act 1981 (Jersey) Order 1997 |
Democratic Republic of the Congo (United Nations Sanctions) (Channel Islands) Order 2003 |
Extradition (Genocide) Order 1970 |
Geneva Conventions Act (Jersey) Order 1966 |
Geneva Conventions Act (Jersey) Order 1999 |
Geneva Conventions Act (Jersey) Order 2012 |
Genocide (Jersey) Law 1969 |
Genocide Act 1969 (Isle of Man and Jersey) Order 1974 |
Intelligence Services Act 1994 (Channel Islands) Order 1994 |
Internationally Protected Persons Act 1978 (Jersey) Order 1979 |
Iraq (United Nations Sanctions) (Channel Islands) Order 2003 |
Landmines Act 1998 (Jersey) Order 2001 |
Nuclear Installations (Jersey) Order 1980 |
Nuclear Installations (Jersey) (Variation) Order 1987 |
Nuclear Material (Offences) Act 1983 (Jersey) Order 1991 |
Nuclear Safeguards (Jersey) Order 2004 |
Outer Space Act 1986 (Jersey) Order 1990 |
Suppression of Terrorism Act 1978 (Jersey) Order 1978 |
Taking of Hostages (Jersey) Order 1982 |
United Nations Act 1946 |
Al-Qa'ida and Taliban (United Nations Measures) (Channel Islands) Order 2002 |
Democratic Republic of the Congo (United Nations Sanctions) (Channel Islands) Order 2005 |
Iraq (United Nations Sanctions) (Channel Islands) Order 2000 |
Iraq (United Nations Sanctions) (Channel Islands) (Amendment) Order 2004 |
Lebanon and Syria (United Nations Measures) (Channel Islands) Order 2006 |
Liberia (United Nations Sanctions) (Channel Islands) Order 2004 |
Liberia (United Nations Sanctions) (Channel Islands) (Amendment) Order 2004 |
Libya (United Nations Prohibition of Flights) Order 1992 |
Somalia (United Nations Sanctions) (Channel Islands) Order 2002 |
Sudan (United Nations Measures) (Channel Islands) Order 2005 |
Terrorism (United Nations Measures) (Channel Islands) Order 2001 |
United Nations Arms Embargoes (Somalia, Liberia and Rwanda) (Channel Islands) Order 1996 |
United Nations (Personnel) (Jersey) Order 1998 |
Marine |
Jersey (Navigator Hyperbolic System) Order 1987 |
Marine &C., Broadcasting (Offences) (Jersey) Order 1967 |
Maritime Security (Jersey) Order 1996 |
Merchant Shipping (Categorisation of Registries of Relevant British Possessions) Order 2003 |
Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution Compensation Limits) Order 2003 |
Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) (Jersey) Order 1997 |
Merchant Shipping Act 1937 Order in Council 1939 |
Medical and Health |
Food and Environment Protection Act 1985 (Jersey) (Amendment) Order 1997 |
Food and Environment Protection Act 1985 (Jersey) Order 1987 |
Nationality |
Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 (Jersey) Order 1998 |
Immigration (Jersey) Order 1993 |
Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (Jersey) Order 2003 |
The Immigration (Jersey) Order 2012 |
The Immigration and Asylum (Jersey) Order 2012 |
Policing and Public Protection |
The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Jersey) Order 2010 |
The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records and Registration) (Jersey) Regulations 2010 |
The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records and Registration) (Jersey) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 |
The Police Act 1997(Criminal Records) (Jersey) (Amendment) Order 2012 |
Transfer of Prisoners (Restricted Transfers) (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) Order 1998 |
Water and Fuel |
Fuel and Electricity (Control) Act 1973 (Jersey) Order 1973 |