Group of 2
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Anchors HM Greffier, HM Sheriff on this lens. View Royal Court of Guernsey →
2 subsidiaries on this lens
- HM Greffier
St Peter Port
- HM Sheriff
St Peter Port
Twelve bodies form the Bailiwick's justice apparatus — nine States entities and three statutory regulators, all but one in St Peter Port. The cohort splits between court judicature (Royal Court, Court of Alderney), registry work (five registrar posts led by HM Greffier), and advisory arms — Probation, FPAS, Children's Convenor, CIFO. —
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Anchors HM Greffier, HM Sheriff on this lens. View Royal Court of Guernsey →
St Peter Port
St Peter Port
St Martin·Government body
✦Only one here offering safeguarding & protection
The Office of the Children's Convenor and the Child Youth and Community Tribunal were established as part of the Children (Guernsey and Alderney) Law 2008. The system is based on the Children’s Hearing system that has been operating successfully in Scotland since 1971. The…
St Peter Port
Guernsey Probate Registry is operated by the Ecclesiastical Court of the Bailiwick of Guernsey under an agreement with the States of Guernsey. The Registry has responsibility for proving Wills and issuing Letters of Administration in deceased estates in the Bailiwick of…
St Peter Port·Government body
Guernsey Bar is a government body in St Peter Port. The Bar Council was created by statute in 2008 and is made up of members elected by the Guernsey Bar, all of whom are qualified Advocates. It promotes the efficient and fair administration of justice and maintains high…
St Peter Port
Part of States of Guernsey
Family Proceedings Advisory Service is set up under the Children (Guernsey and Alderney) Law (2008). It operates independently for the Family Courts, safeguarding and promoting the interests of children and young people involved in Family Court proceedings. The Family…
St Peter Port·Government department
Law Officers of the Crown is a government legal adviser in St Peter Port that does not provide legal services to members of the public. The Law Officers provide a range of legal services covering issues that would be dealt with by both central and local government in larger…
St Peter Port·Government body
The court's origins trace to the reign of King John (early 13th century). The earliest reference to a court building in St Peter Port dates from the 12th century in a district known as La Plaiderie. The current building was constructed in 1799 with the first sitting in 1803, and has been expanded repeatedly, most recently in 2006.
View full profile →St Peter Port·Government service
Part of Royal Court of Guernsey, Law Officers of the Crown
Guernsey Legal Resources is a joint initiative of the Royal Court of Guernsey and the Law Officers of the Crown. It provides online access to Bailiwick of Guernsey legislation, judgments, and law reports.
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Channel Islands Financial Ombudsman (CIFO) is a free service that resolves complaints about financial services provided in or from the Channel Islands of Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, and Sark. CIFO is a statutory body, jointly appointed by the Government of Jersey and the States…
Alderney·Government body
Part of States of Alderney
The Court of Alderney has operated since at least the 13th century. Governed by the Government of Alderney Law 1948.
St Peter Port·Government service
Part of States of Guernsey — Committee for Home Affairs
Guernsey Probation Service is a government service in St Peter Port. The service works to contribute to making the Bailiwick of Guernsey a safe and secure place to live through the effective rehabilitation of those who offend. The Guernsey Probation Service is a close-knit…