Jersey's constitution

Jersey’s constitution is a set of laws and principles that define how the island's government operates. It establishes Jersey as a self-governing Crown dependency, with its own legal system, elected assembly, and judiciary. The constitution sets out the roles of the Bailiff, Privy Council, and States Assembly, ensuring democratic representation and legal independence while remaining under the sovereignty of the British Crown. It balances local autonomy with the support and oversight of the UK, providing a framework for governance, legal processes, and constitutional rights for residents.