List of members of the judiciary of Jersey explained

See also: Law of Jersey, Courts of Jersey, Bailiff of Jersey, Bailiff (Channel Islands), Jurat and Advocate.

Court of Appeal of Jersey

Members of the Court of Appeal are appointed under the Court of Appeal (Jersey) Law 1961.[1] The Court of Appeal sits for seven to eight weeks during the year.[2]

Current members of the Court of Appeal of Jersey

NameYear appointedOther judicial rolesProfessional background
Sir Michael Birt[3] formerly Bailiff of Jersey 2009 - 2015; Deputy Bailiff of Jersey 2000–09; HM Attorney General of Jersey 1994-2000formerly partner in Ogier & Le Cornu
Sir William Bailhache Bailiff of Jersey 2015 -, ex officio President of the Court of Appeal)Deputy Bailiff of Jersey 2009 - 2015HM Attorney General of Jersey 2000-09formerly partner in Bailhache Labesse (law firm) 1976 - 2000
Hon Michael Beloff QC1995deputy High Court judge, England and Walesbarrister at Blackstone Chambers, London, specialising in human rights, administrative and sports law[4]
Sir John Nutting QC1995deputy High Court judge, England and WalesFirst Senior Treasury Counsel[5]
James McNeill QC1996-Scottish advocate specialising in commercial and trusts law[6]
Michael Jones QC2005part-time chairman of the Police Appeals Tribunalformerly a barrister in England and advocate in Scotland, specialising in aviation, media law and product liability; now a partner in the Scottish law firm Simpson & Marwick[7]
John Martin QC2007deputy High Court judge in England and Wales since 1993barrister at Wilberforce Chambers, London, specialising in chancery and commercial matters[8]
Clare Montgomery QC2007deputy High Court judge in England and Wales since 2003barrister at Matrix Chambers, London, specialising in criminal, regulatory and fraud law[9]
Nigel Pleming QC2007deputy High Court judge in England and Wales since 1998barrister at 39 Essex Street, London specialising in administrative and public law, human rights and civil liberties, immigration and tax law[10]
Sir Hugh Bennett2010High Court judge in England and Wales (Family Division) 1995-2002[11] -
Christopher Nugee QC2011deputy High Court judge in England and Wales (Chancery Division) since 2003barrister at Wilberforce Chambers, London, specialising in commercial law[12]
Jonathan Crow QC2011deputy High Court judge in England and Wales since 2001barrister at 4 Stone Buildings, London, specialising in commercial litigation and international trust work[13]
Richard Collas2012Bailiff of Guernsey
ex officio President of the Guernsey Court of Appeal
Deputy Bailiff of Guernsey 2005–12; partner in law firm Collas Day until 2005[14]
Helen Mountfield QC2019Deputy High Court Judge in the Administrative Court and as a civil and criminal recorder.Barrister at Matrix Chambers, London, specialising in Administrative & Public Law; Human Rights and Civil Liberties; Education; Local Government; Elections and Employment law.

Former members of the Court of Appeal of Jersey

Bailiff and Deputy Bailiff of Jersey

Current Bailiff and Deputy Bailiff

NameYear appointedOther judicial rolesProfessional background
Tim Le CocqBailiff of Jersey 2019ex officio member of the Jersey Court of AppealHM Solicitor General 2008–2009; Attorney General 2009–2015; Deputy Bailiff 2015-2019
Robert MacRaeDeputy Bailiff 2020HM Attorney General 2015-2020

Former Bailiffs and Deputy Bailiffs

See main article: List of Bailiffs of Jersey.

The Deputy Bailiff (Appointment and Functions) (Jersey) Law 1958 created the office of Deputy Bailiff to cope with the Bailiff's increasing workload.[32] The list below is of holders of the office of Deputy Bailiff who were not subsequently appointed as Bailiff.

Commissioners of the Royal Court

Under the Royal Court (Jersey) Law 1948, Part II, Commissioners of the Royal Court are appointed by the Bailiff for the hearing of a specified cause or matter or a specified term.[33]

Current Commissioners of the Royal Court

NameYear appointedOther judicial rolesProfessional background
Bruce Blair QCdeputy High Court judge (Family Division) in England and Wales since 1990; chairman British Horseracing Authority Appeal Board[34] barrister at 1 Hare Court, London, specialising in family law[35]
Julian Clyde-Smithretired Jersey advocate and former partner in the law firm Ogier; founding member of the Jersey Financial Services Commission in 1997[36]
Howard Page QCformer deputy president of Lloyd's Appeal Tribunal 2000-2010[37] barrister in England, specialising in commercial and construction law
Sir Christopher Pitchersformerly a Recorder, then a Circuit Judge and in 2002-08 a High Court judge in England and Wales[38] called to the Bar of England and Wales 1965
Pamela Scriven QCdeputy High Court judge (Family Division) in England and Walescalled to the Bar of England and Wales 1970[39]
Sir Charles Grayformerly a High Court judge in England and Walesassociate member of 5RB barristers' chambers[40]

Former Commissioners of the Royal Court

Jurats

The Jurats are lay people who are the judges of fact when the Royal Court sits as the Inferior Number, and also pass sentence in criminal matters heard by the Royal Court. They hold office until the age of 72.

Current Jurats

The current Jurats are as follows:[43]

NameYear electedElection detailsBackground
Collette Anne Crill2011Nine years service as a Director of the National Board of Amnesty International UK Section;[44] 10 years service on Jersey Youth Court Panel;[45] Member of Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals since 1972Appointed as Lieutenant Bailiff in February 2019[46]
Anthony John Olsen2011retired advocate of the Royal Court; former bâtonnier (head of the Jersey Bar); founding partner and former chairman of law firm Carey Olsen[47] Appointed as Lieutenant Bailiff in February 2019
Charles Richard Blampied2012
Jeremy John Ramsden2014
Rozanne Barbara Thomas
Jane Ronge
Pamela Jean Pitman
Robert Anthony Christensen M.B.E.
Elizabeth Anne Dulake
Steven William Austin-Vautier
Joanne Kim Averty
David Gareth Hughes

Former jurats

This list contains jurats appointed from 1945.[48]

Magistrates and Assistant Magistrates of Jersey

Former Magistrates

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Court of Appeal (Jersey) Law 1961. Jersey Legal Information Board. 2019-10-03.
  2. Joshua Rozenberg, 'Jersey offers British lawyers a choice opportunity', Law Society Gazette, 13 November 2008 http://www.lawgazette.co.uk/opinion/joshua-rozenberg/jersey-offers-british-lawyers-a-choice-opportunity
  3. Web site: Court of Appeal (Jersey) Law 1961 . 2012-05-05. Jersey Legal Information Board.
  4. Web site: Michael Beloff QC Blackstone Chambers . 2012-05-05 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120218132407/http://www.blackstonechambers.com/people/barristers/michael_beloff_qc.html . 18 February 2012.
  5. Encyclopedia: NUTTING, Sir John (Grenfell) . Who's Who 2008 . 1727 . A & C Black . London .
  6. Web site: Axiom Advocates . James McNeill QC . Axiom Advocates . 2011 . website . 28 August 2011.
  7. Web site: Simpson & Marwick Solicitors . Michael Jones QC . Simpson & Marwick Solicitors . 2011 . website . 28 August 2011.
  8. Web site: Wilberforce Chambers . John Martin QC . Wilberforce Chambers . 2011 . website . 28 August 2011.
  9. Web site: Matrix Chambers . Clare Montgomery QC . Matrix Chambers . 2009 . website .
  10. Web site: ThirtyNine Essex Street . Nigel Pleming QC . 39 Essex Street . 2011 . website . 28 August 2011 .
  11. Web site: Clerksroom . Sir Hugh Bennett . 2011 . website . 28 August 2011 .
  12. Web site: Wilberforce Chambers . Christopher Nugee QC . Wilberforce Chambers . 2011 . website . 28 August 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20111009184531/http://www.wilberforce.co.uk/barrister-profiles/christopher-nugee-qc.asp . 9 October 2011.
  13. Web site: 4SB - Jonathan Crow QC. 2012-05-01.
  14. Web site: The Bailiff of Guernsey . 17 June 2012.
  15. News: Lord Ackner - Obituaries, News . https://web.archive.org/web/20121112001945/http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/lord-ackner-471351.html . dead . 12 November 2012 . The Independent . 2006-03-25. 2011-08-28 . London.
  16. Web site: Lord Jauncey of Tullichettle . 20 August 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080906151623/http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/obituaries/article2127713.ece . 6 September 2008 .
  17. News: Sir Roger Parker . The Telegraph. 2011-05-23 . 2011-08-28 . London.
  18. Web site: The Right Hon. Sir Martin Nourse | Barristers | One Essex Court . Oeclaw.co.uk . 2011-08-28.
  19. Web site: Lord Neill of Bladen QC | 20 Essex Street . 20essexst.com . 2011-08-28 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110902214535/http://www.20essexst.com/member/lord-neill-bladen . 2 September 2011 .
  20. News: Lord Clyde . The Telegraph. 2009-03-13 . 2011-08-28 . London.
  21. News: His Honour Henry Pownall . The Telegraph. 2003-08-07 . 2011-08-28 . London.
  22. Web site: Biographies - The Right Hon Lord Hamilton . Scotcourts.gov.uk . 2011-08-28.
  23. News: Lord Carlisle of Bucklow - Obituaries, News . https://web.archive.org/web/20100330090321/http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/lord-carlisle-of-bucklow-500689.html . dead . 30 March 2010 . The Independent . 2011-08-28 . London.
  24. Web site: Serle Court. 2012-03-24 .
    Encyclopedia: G. Drewrey . The Judicial House of Lords 1876-2009 . Towards a system of Administrative Law: The Reid and Wilberforce Era, 1945-82 . 2009 . OUP . Oxford.
  25. Web site: Biographies - The Right Hon Lord Clarke . Scotcourts.gov.uk . 2011-08-28.
  26. Web site: Sir Charles Mantell . 2023-06-29 . www.telegraph.co.uk. 11 May 2010 .
  27. Judicial Greffe and Viscount's Department, 2007 Jersey Court Service Annual Report, p 11 www.gov.je/.../R%20CourtServiceAnnualReport%202007.pdf; http://www.rokarb.co.uk/
  28. Web site: Geoffrey Vos QC . www.barcouncil.org.uk . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20071206045356/http://www.barcouncil.org.uk/about/AbouttheBloggers/GeoffreyVos/ . 2007-12-06.
  29. Web site: Press Releases . Parolecomni.org.uk . 2011-08-28.
  30. Web site: David Vaughan CBE QC . Brick Court Chambers . 2011 . website . 28 August 2011 .
  31. News: 2013-05-16 . Judge leads Jersey church abuse inquiry . en-GB . BBC News . 2022-04-07.
  32. Web site: Deputy Bailiff Appointment and Functions (Jersey) Law 1958. Jersey Legal Information Board. 2006-05-05 . 2011-08-28.
  33. Web site: Judiciary . 2012-05-05 . Jersey Legal Information Board.
  34. Web site: Legal500. 2012-05-05 .
  35. Web site: Bruce Blair QC - 1 Hare Court. 2012-05-05 .
  36. 'Jersey starts work on new financial watchdog', The Lawyer, 29 July 1997 http://www.thelawyer.com/jersey-starts-work-on-new-financial-watchdog/82378.article
  37. Web site: Serle Court . Howard Page QC . 2011 . website . 28 August 2011.
    Web site: Howard Page, QC Authorised Biography – Debrett's People of Today. 2012-05-05 .
  38. Who's Who (London: A & C Black, 2008); http://www.gov-news.org/gov/uk/news/retirement_of_the_honourable_mr_justice_pitchers/84597.html
  39. Who's Who (London: A & C Black, 2008); Web site: Pamela Scriven, QC Authorised Biography – Debrett's People of Today. 2012-05-05 .
  40. Web site: 5RB - Barristers - Sir Charles Gray. 2012-05-05 .
  41. Web site: No 5 Chambers Birmingham . Sir Richard Tucker QC . 2011 . website . Syvret v Attorney General . [2009] JCA 181 . 17 . Jersey Court of Appeal . 2009 . https://www.jerseylaw.je/judgments/unreported/Pages/[2009JCA181.aspx].
  42. Syvret v Chief Minister and others [2011] JRC 116, para 41 https://www.jerseylaw.je/judgments/unreported/Pages/[2011]JRC116.aspx
  43. Web site: Government of Jersey . Government of Jersey . 3 October 2019.
  44. Web site: AIUK : UK Section . 2012-05-05.
  45. Web site: La Baguette . 2012-05-05.
  46. News: School friends take their oaths as Lieutenant Bailiff . 3 October 2019 . Bailiwick Express . 14 February 2019.
  47. Web site: Jurat Tony Olsen swearing in the Royal Court . 2012-01-06.
    and News: channelonline.tv talks to Anthony Olsen . 2012-05-05 .
  48. For lists of early jurats, see http://members.societe-jersiaise.org/lepivert/jurats.htm and http://www.guernsey-society.org.uk/donkipedia/index.php5?title=Jersey_Jurats_1700-1899&oldid=5078. Some biographical information is drawn from Book: Who's Who in the Channel Islands 1967 . Channel Islands Publishing Co Ltd . 1967 . 154 . and Book: Alastair , Layzell . Who's Who in the Channel Islands 1987 . Who's Who in the Channel Islands . 1987 . 156 .
  49. Web site: Article posted on 15 March 2007 - 12.00am . Death of former Lieut-Bailiff » News . https://archive.today/20120912004628/http://www.thisisjersey.com/2007/03/15/death-of-former-lieut-bailiff/ . usurped . 12 September 2012 . This Is Jersey . 2007-03-15 . 2011-08-28.
  50. Web site: of Fleming Ventures 1987-978th%20November%201997.pdf States Minutes 18th November 1997. 2011-08-28. Statesassembly.gov.je.
  51. Web site: Simon . Diane . Royal Court welcomes the Island's new Jurat » News . https://archive.today/20130205090533/http://www.thisisjersey.com/2003/11/07/royal-court-welcomes-the-islands-new-jurat/ . usurped . 5 February 2013 . This Is Jersey . 2003-11-07 . 2011-08-28.
  52. News: Anon . Journalist and judge: Obituary, Mike Rumfitt . 27 January 2012 . Jersey Evening Post . 14–15 . News: Anon . Former editor becomes Lieutenant Bailiff . 18 October 2003 . This is Jersey . 2012-01-29.
  53. News: Europe | Jersey | Tributes paid to States Greffier . BBC News . 2007-06-05 . 2011-08-28.
  54. Web site: Jurat elected « This Is Jersey . https://archive.today/20120919182723/http://www.thisisjersey.com/2004/06/09/jurat-elected/ . usurped . 19 September 2012 . Thisisjersey.com . 2004-06-09 . 2013-02-03.
  55. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/jersey/8528954.stm; http://www.thisisjersey.com/2008/10/15/whats-your-story-sally-le-brocq/
  56. http://www.statesassembly.gov.je/documents/.../19017-48893-1752011.pdf
  57. Jersey Evening Post, 14 March 1995
  58. News: Lay juror sworn in at royal court . BBC News . 2009-12-07 . 17 June 2012.
  59. Web site: Hospice stalwart is new Jurat " This Is Jersey . https://archive.today/20120912022533/http://www.thisisjersey.com/2003/10/28/hospice-stalwart-is-new-jurat/ . usurped . 12 September 2012 . Thisisjersey.com . 2003-10-28 . 2013-02-03.
  60. News: How to become a Jurat in Jersey . BBC News . 2009-12-07. Web site: Two run for Jurat « This Is Jersey. 2012-05-05 .
  61. Web site: Speech given by Bailiff Swearing in of Assistant Magistrate, June 2008 . 17 June 2012.
  62. Web site: Judicial juvenile birchings, March 1953 - Jersey (Channel Islands) - Corpun Archive jeju5303 . Corpun.com . 2013-02-03.
  63. Web site: Le Marquand, Ian « This Is Jersey . https://web.archive.org/web/20081017170335/http://www.thisisjersey.com/election/senators/ian-le-marquand/ . usurped . 17 October 2008 . Thisisjersey.com . 2013-01-30 . 2013-02-03.
  64. Web site: Extract from States of Jersey Hansard. 2009. States of Jersey.
  65. Web site: States of Jersey. Official Report ('Hansard'). 8 June 2010. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131224111039/http://www.statesassembly.gov.je/Pages/Hansard.aspx?docid=30cbb644c43134fba74ddd68c3b4e9e6_StatesAssembly#_Toc264536235. 24 December 2013.
    Web site: Further delay in fraud case. Jersey Evening Post. 15 March 2011.
  66. Web site: https://www.jerseylaw.je/judgments/unreported/Pages/[2012JRC177.aspx AG-v-Lewis, Christmas, Foot and Cameron]. Jersey Legal Information Board. 5 October 2012.
  67. Web site: What next for fraud judge?. https://web.archive.org/web/20131226055339/http://www.thisisjersey.com/news/2012/07/27/what-next-for-fraud-judge/. usurped. 26 December 2013. Jersey Evening Post. 27 July 2012.
  68. Web site: New inquiry to decide whether Christmas retains his position. https://web.archive.org/web/20120928022942/http://www.thisisjersey.com/news/2012/09/25/christmas/. usurped. 28 September 2012. 25 September 2012. Jersey Evening Post.
  69. Web site: BBC News - Jersey's jailed Magistrate Designate Ian Christmas resigns . Bbc.co.uk . 2013-01-18 . 2013-02-03.