This time next week, the Bailiff will welcome into the new assembly the 38 candidates we have elected to serve as our deputies until 2029.
The Bailiff has a unique role in our constitution as presiding officer of the States, chief judge and civic head of the island.
Traditionally, deputies’ respect for the office of Bailiff helped shape States’ assemblies in which political debate was unusually respectful and civil, but in recent years that culture has been challenged and has become harder to maintain.
The culture of the States and the behaviour of deputies played prominent roles in the general election campaign and many voters are hoping for a new approach from the new Assembly.
As candidates waited anxiously to find out their fate last Thursday, Matt Fallaize spoke to a former Bailiff, Sir Richard Collas, about local politics, the election campaign and his thoughts on the next Assembly.
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