Skip to main content Skip to accessibility
This website is not compatible with your web browser. You should install a newer browser. If you live in Jersey and need help upgrading call the States of Jersey web team on 440099.
Government of Jerseygov.je

Information and public services for the Island of Jersey

L'înformâtion et les sèrvices publyis pouor I'Île dé Jèrri

Minister for Home Affiars: Rename: To include legal functions for justice policy: Law drafting instructions

A formal published “Ministerial Decision” is required as a record of the decision of a Minister (or an Assistant Minister where they have delegated authority) as they exercise their responsibilities and powers.

Ministers are elected by the States Assembly and have legal responsibilities and powers as “corporation sole” under the States of Jersey Law 2005 by virtue of their office and in their areas of responsibility, including entering into agreements, and under any legislation conferring on them powers.

An accurate record of “Ministerial Decisions” is vital to effective governance, including:

  • demonstrating that good governance, and clear lines of accountability and authority, are in place around decisions-making – including the reasons and basis on which a decision is made, and the action required to implement a decision

  • providing a record of decisions and actions that will be available for examination by States Members, and Panels and Committees of the States Assembly; the public, organisations, and the media; and as a historical record and point of reference for the conduct of public affairs

Ministers are individually accountable to the States Assembly, including for the actions of the departments and agencies which discharge their responsibilities.

The Freedom of Information Law (Jersey) Law 2011 is used as a guide when determining what information is be published. While there is a presumption toward publication to support of transparency and accountability, detailed information may not be published if, for example, it would constitute a breach of data protection, or disclosure would prejudice commercial interest.

A decision made 25 May 2023:

Decision Reference:  MD-CM-2023-328

Public

Subject: Transfer of legal functions for justice policy and renaming of Minister for Home Affairs - drafting request

 

Report Title: Transfer of legal functions for justice policy and renaming of Minister for Home Affairs - drafting request

Public

Decision(s):

The Chief Minister decided to request that work commence on an Order under Article 29A(1)(b) of the States of Jersey Law 2005 to re-name the Minister for Home Affairs to 'Minister for Justice and Home Affairs'. The Chief Minister further requests that the Order include the transfer of certain legislative functions, as set out in the accompanying report, under Article 29A(1)(c) of the 2005 Law.

Reason for Decision(s):

This meets the policy responsibilities of Ministers that were confirmed in R.10/2023, which is presented to the States in accordance with Article 30A of the States of Jersey Law 2005.

Resource Implications: None

 

Action Required: The Legislative Drafting Office are requested to prepare the necessary Order.

Signature:

 

 

Signed By: Deputy Kristina Moore, Chief Minister

Date Signed:

 

 

Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):

 

 

Back to top
rating button