Jersey & Guernsey Law Review – June 2011
SUMMARY OF GUERNSEY LEGISLATION
1 January
– 30 April 2011
A. GUERNSEY
1. LAWS
APPROVED BY THE STATES OF DELIBERATION
(a) Sexual Offences (Bailiwick of Guernsey) (Amendment) Law, 2011
(Billet d’État
No I of 2011. Approved 26.01.11)
This Law amends various
provisions of the Sexual Offences (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 1983 in order to
lower the age of consent for homosexual acts to 16 years.
(b) Law Enforcement Commission (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2011
(Billet d’État
No III, 2011. Approved 23.02.11)
This Law establishes a Law
Enforcement Commission for the Bailiwick. The Commission's primary function is
to secure the maintenance of efficient and effective law enforcement by law
enforcement organisations in the Bailiwick.
(c) Income Tax (Pension Amendments) (Guernsey) Law, 2011
(Billet d’État
No VI, 2011. Approved 27.04.11)
This Law amends the law
governing relief for pension contributions and the taxation of benefits arising
from pension schemes.
(d) Terrorist Asset-Freezing (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2011
(Billet d’État
No VI, 2011. Approved 27.04.11)
This Law makes provision
relating to the freezing of terrorist assets and largely replicates with
suitable amendments in respect of the Bailiwick, the provisions of the
Terrorist Asset-Freezing etc Act 2010.
2. ORDINANCES APPROVED BY THE STATES OF DELIBERATION
(a) Income Tax (Guernsey)
(Approval of Agreements with San
Marina, Greece
and China)
Ordinance, 2011
(Billet d’État
No I of 2010. Approved 26.01.11—in force 31.01.11)
This Ordinance specifies the
agreements providing for the obtaining and exchanging of information in
relation to tax, made between the States of Guernsey and the Governments
of—
(i) Republic of San Marino,
signed on the 29th September
2010,
(ii) Hellenic Republic,
signed on the 8th October
2010, and
(iii) People's
Republic of China,
signed on the 27th October,
for the purposes of the Income Tax (Guernsey)
Law, 1975.
(b) Machinery of Government (Transfer of
Functions) (Guernsey) Ordinance, 2011
(Billet d’État
No IV of 2011. Approved 30.03.11)
This Ordinance is made under the
Public Functions (Transfer and Performance) (Bailiwick of Guernsey)
Law, 1991. It transfers certain functions of the Public Services Department
under the Environmental Pollution (Guernsey)
Law, 2004 to the Environment Department.
(c) Public Holidays (Royal Wedding) Ordinance,
2011
(Billet d’État
No IV of 2011. Approved 30.03.11)
This Ordinance creates a public
holiday on the 29th
April, 2011.
(d) Income Tax (Exemption of Benefits)
(Amendment) Ordinance, 2011
(Billet d’État
No VI of 2011. Approved 27.04.11)
This Ordinance amends the Income
Tax (Exemption of Benefits) Ordinance, 1995. In particular, it inserts
provision enabling the Treasury and Resources Department by regulation to
prescribe limitations, conditions, restrictions and qualifications in relation
to any description of benefits.
(e) Evidence in Civil Proceedings (Guernsey and Alderney)
Law, 2009 (Commencement) Ordinance, 2011
(Billet d’État
No VI of 2011. Approved 27.04.11)
This Ordinance commences the
Evidence in Civil Proceedings (Guernsey and Alderney) Law, 2009 on 28th April 2011.
(f) Live-Link Evidence in Civil Proceedings (Guernsey and Alderney)
Ordinance, 2011
(Billet d’État
No VI of 2011. Approved 27.04.11)
This Ordinance is made under the
Evidence in Civil Proceedings (Guernsey and Alderney) Law, 2009 and enables the courts to give
directions enabling evidence to be given in civil proceedings in Guernsey or Alderney
from a location other than the courtroom.
3. ORDINANCES, SUBORDINATE LEGISLATION ETC. LAID BEFORE THE STATES OF DELIBERATION
(a) Iran (Restrictive Measures) (Guernsey)
Ordinance, 2010
(Billet d’État
No I of 2011. Made by the Legislation Select Committee—in force 22.11.10
and laid on 26.01.11)
(b) Foreign Tax (Retention Arrangements) (Guernsey and Alderney)
(Amendment) Ordinance, 2010
(Billet d’État No I of 2011. Made by the
Legislation Select Committee—in force 01.01.11 and laid on 26.01.11)
(c) Fees, Charges and Penalties (Guernsey) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2010
(Billet d’État
No I of 2011. Made by the Legislation Select Committee—in force
22.11.10 and laid on 26.01.11)
(d) Al-Qaida and Taliban (Freezing of Funds) (Guernsey) Ordinance, 2011
(Billet d’État
No IV of 2011. Made by the Legislation Select Committee—in force
24.01.11 and laid on 30.03.11)
(e) Tunisia (Freezing of Funds ) (Guernsey)
Ordinance, 2011
(Billet d’État
No VI, 2011. Made by the Legislation Select Committee—in force
21.02.11 and laid on 27.04.11)
(f) Libya (Restrictive Measures) (Guernsey)
Ordinance, 2011
(Billet d’État
No VI, 2011. Made by the Legislation Select Committee—in force 04.03.11
and laid on 27.04.11)
(g) Tomatoes (Control of Importation)
(Revocation) Order, 2010
(Billet d’État
No I of 2011. Made by the Commerce and Employment Department—in force on
12.10.10 and laid on the 26.01.11)
(h) Driving Licences (Guernsey)
Theory Test (Amendment) Regulations, 2010
(Billet d’État
No I of 2011. Made by the Environment Department—in force on 01.01.11
and laid on 26.01.11)
(i) Health Service (Benefit) (Limited List)
(Pharmaceutical Benefit) (Amendment No 5) Regulations, 2010
(Billet d’État
No I of 2011. Made by the Social Security Department—in force 03.11.10
and laid on 26.01.11)
(j) Banking Deposit Compensation Scheme
(Liability of Participants to Compensation Levy) (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Regulations, 2010
(Billet d’État
No I of 2011. Made by the Commerce and Employment Department—in force on
09.11.10 and laid on 26.01.11)
(k) Guernsey Finance LBG (Levy) (Guernsey)
Regulations, 2010
(Billet d’État
No I of 2011. Made by the Commerce and Employment Department—in force
on 10.11.10 and laid on 26.01.11)
(l) Misuse of Drugs (Modification No 4) Order,
2010
(Billet d’État
No III of 2011. Made by the
Health and Social Services Department—in force 01.01.11 and laid on
23.02.11)
(m) Waste Disposal Charges (No 3) Regulations,
2010
(Billet d’État
No III of 2011. Made by the
Public Services Department—in force 01.01.11 and laid on 23.02.11)
(n) Harbour Dues and Facilities Charges
Regulations, 2010
(Billet d’État
No III of 2011. Made by the
Public Services Department—in force 01.01.11 and laid on 23.02.11)
(o) Mooring Charges (No 2) Regulations, 2010
(Billet d’État
No III of 2011. Made by the Public
Services Department—in force 01.01.11 and laid on 23.02.11)
(p) Health Service (Benefit) (Limited List)
(Pharmaceutical Benefit) (Amendment No 6) Regulations, 2010
(Billet d’État
No III of 2011. Made by the
Social Security Department —in force 01.12.10 and laid on 23.02.11)
(q) Trade Marks (Fees) Regulations, 2010
(Billet d’État
No III of 2011. Made by the
Commerce and Employment Department—in force 01.01.11 and laid on
24.02.11)
(r) Protected Cell Companies and Incorporated
Cell Companies (Fees for Insurers) Regulations, 2010
(Billet d’État
No III of 2011. Made by the
Guernsey Financial Services Commission—in force 01.01.11 and laid on
23.02.11)
(s) Registration of Non-Regulated Financial
Services Businesses (Bailiwick of Guernsey)
(Fees) Regulations, 2010
(Billet d’État
No III of 2010. Made by the
Guernsey Financial Services Commission—in force 01.01.11 and laid on
23.02.11)
(t) Amalgamation and Migration of Companies
(Fees Payable to the Guernsey Financial
Services Commission) Regulations, 2010
(Billet d’État
No III of 2011. Made by the
Guernsey Financial Services Commission—in force 01.01.11 and laid on
23.02.11)
(u) Financial Services Commission (Fees)
Regulations, 2010
(Billet d’État
No III of 2011. Made by the
Guernsey Financial Services Commission—in force 01.01.11 and laid on
23.02.11)
(v) Criminal Justice (Proceeds of Crime) (Legal
Professionals, Accountants and Estate Agents) (Bailiwick of Guernsey)
(Amendment) (No 3) Regulations, 2010
(Billet d’État
No III of 2011. Made by the
Policy Council—in force 01.01.11 and laid on 23.02.11)
(w) Public Records (Fees for Registration and
Certified Copies of Documents) Regulations, 2010
(Billet d’État
No III of 2011. Made by the
Treasury and Resources Department—in force 01.01.11 and laid on 23.02.11)
(x) Marriage Fees (Guernsey)
Regulations, 2010
(Billet d’État
No III of 2011. Made by the
Treasury and Resources Department—in force 01.01.11 and laid on 23.02.11)
(y) Births, Deaths and Marriage Certificates
(Fees) Regulations, 2010
(Billet d’État
No III of 2011. Made by the
Treasury and Resources Department—in force 01.01.11 and laid on 23.02.11)
(z) Taxation of Real Property (Guernsey
and Alderney) (Amendment) Regulations, 2010
(Billet d’État
No III of 2011. Made by the
Treasury and Resources Department—in force 01.01.11 and laid on 23.02.11)
(aa) Water Charges (Amendment) Regulations, 2010
(Billet d’État
No III of 2011. Made by the Public
Services Department—in force 01.01.11 and laid on 23.02.11)
(bb) States Housing (Rent and Rebate Scheme) (Guernsey) (Amendment) Regulations, 2010
(Billet d’État
No III of 2011. Made by the
Housing Department—in force 01.01.11 and laid on 23.02.11)
(cc) Companies (Standard Articles of
Incorporation Regulations, 2010
(Billet d’État
No III of 2011. Made by the
Commerce and Employment Department—in force 01.01.11 and laid on
23.02.11)
(dd) The Health Service (Medical Appliances)
(Amendment) Regulations, 2010
(Billet d’État
No IV of 2011. Made by the Social Security Department—in force 01.01.11
and laid on 30.03.11)
(ee) Social Insurance (Benefits) (Amendment)
Regulations, 2010
(Billet d’État
No IV of 2011. Made by the Social Security Department—in force
03.01.11 and laid on 30.03.11)
(ff) Tobacco Advertising (Guernsey)
(Amendment) Regulations, 2010
(Billet d’État
No IV of 2011. Made by the Health and Social Services Department—in
force 22.12.11 and laid on 30.03.11)
(gg) Waste Disposal Charges Regulations 2011
(Billet d’État
No IV of 2011. Made by the Public Services Department—in force 01.01.11
and laid on 30.03.11)
(hh) Health Service (Payment of Authorised
Suppliers) (Amendment) Regulations, 2011
(Billet d’État
No IV of 2011. Made by the Social Security Department—in force 01.01.11
and laid on 30.03.11)
(ii) Health Service (Payment of Authorised
Appliance Suppliers) (Amendment) Regulations, 2011
(Billet d’État
No IV of 2011. Made by the Social Security Department—in force 01.01.11
and laid on 30.03.11)
(jj) Health Service (Benefit) (Limited List)
(Pharmaceutical Benefit) (Amendment) Regulations, 2011
(Billet d’État
No VI of 2011. Made by the Social Security Department—in force 04.02.11
and laid on 27.04.11
(kk) Income Tax (Pensions) (Amendments and
Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations, 2011
(Billet d’État
No VI of 2011. Made by the Social Security Department—in force 27.04.11
and laid on 27.04.11
4. LAWS,
ORDERS IN COUNCIL, ETC. REGISTERED
IN THE ROYAL COURT OF GUERNSEY
(a) Road Traffic (Tractors and Invalid
Carriages) (Amendment) (Sark) (No.2)
Ordinance, 2010
(Approved by Chief Pleas of Sark on
06.10.10—registered 13.12.10)
(b) Financial Provisions (Amendment) (Sark) Ordinance, 2010
(Approved by Chief Pleas of Sark on
06.10.10—registered 13.12.10)
(c) Road Traffic (Horse-Drawn Vehicles)
(Amendment) (Sark) Ordinance, 2010
(Approved by Chief Pleas of Sark on 06.10.10
-registered 13.12.10)
(d) Direct Taxes for 2011 (Sark)
Ordinance, 2010
(Approved by Chief Pleas of Sark on
06.10.10—registered 13.12.10)
(e) Reform (General Election) (Sark)
Ordinance, 2010
(Approved by Chief Pleas of Sark on
06.10.10—registered 13.12.10)
(f) Iran (Restrictive Measures) (Sark)
Ordinance, 2010
(Registered 13.12.10)
(g) Trading Standards (Enabling Provisions) (Guernsey) Law, 2009
(Billet d’État
No XXIV of 2009—registered 07.02.11. In force upon registration.)
(h) Health Service (Benefit) (Guernsey)
(Amendment) Law, 2010
(Billet d’État
No XV of 2010—registered 28.02.11. In force upon registration)
(i) Control of Trade in Endangered Species
(Enabling Provisions) (Bailiwick of Guernsey)
Law, 2010
(Billet d’État No I of 2010—registered
28.02.11. In force upon registration.)
(j) Parole (Guernsey)
Law, 2009
(Billet d’État
No XXI of 2009—registered 28.02.11. In force upon date to be appointed by
Ordinance.)
(k) Wireless Telegraphy (Mobile Communication
Services on Board Ships) (Exemption) Regulations 2011
(U.K.S.I. 2011 No 316—registered 28.02.11)
(l) Charities and Non Profit Organisations
(Registration) (Guernsey and Alderney)
(Amendment) Law, 2010
(Billet d’État
No IX of 2010—registered 04.04.11. In force upon registration.)
(m) Income Tax (Zero 10) (Guernsey)
Law, 2007
(Billet d’État
No XX of 2007—registered 04.04.11. In force 01.01.08 further to States'
resolution of 26.06.07.)
(n) Income Tax (Zero 10) (Guernsey)
(No. 2) Law, 2007
(Billet d’État
No XXVII of 2007—registered 04.04.11. In force 01.01.08 further to
States' resolution of 12.12.07.)
(o) Income Tax (Zero 10, etc) (Guernsey)
(Amendment) Law, 2009
(Billet d’État
No XI of 2009—registered 04.04.11. In force 29.04.09 further to States'
resolution of 29.04.09.)
5. RULES OF COURT
(a) Evidence in Civil proceedings (Guernsey and Alderney)
Rules, 2011
(Made 21.04.11. In force 28.04.11).
These Rules are made under the
Evidence in Civil Proceedings (Guernsey and Alderney) Law, 2009 and make provision in particular in
relation to hearsay evidence and expert evidence.
B. ALDERNEY
1. LAWS
APPROVED BY THE STATES OF ALDERNEY
(a) Law Enforcement Commission (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2011
(Billet d’État
20.04.11 Approved 20.04.11)
This Law was approved by the
States of Deliberation of Guernsey on 22.02.11 (see Chapter A 1. (b) above)
2. ORDINANCES APPROVED BY THE STATES OF ALDERNEY
(a) Companies (Alderney)
(Amendment) Ordinance, 2010
(Billet d’État
12.01.11. Approved on 12.01.11—in force 01.03.11.)
(b) Public Holidays (Alderney)
Ordinance, 2011
(Billet d’État
12.01.11. Approved on 12.01.11—in force 12.01.11)
(c) Iran (Restrictive Measures) (Alderney)
Ordinance, 2011
(Billet d’État
16.03.11. Approved on 16.03.11—in force 16.03.11)
(d) Al-Qaida and Taliban (Freezing of Funds) (Guernsey) Ordinance, 2011
(Billet d’État
16.03.11. Approved on 16.03.11—in force 16.03.11)
(e) Hired Motor Vehicles (Alderney)
(Amendment) Ordinance, 2011
(Billet d’État
16.03.11. Approved on 16.03.11—in force 16.03.11)
(f) Egypt (Freezing of Funds) (Alderney)
Ordinance, 2011
(Billet d’État
20.04.11. Approved on 20.04.11—in force 20.04.11)
(g) Tunisia (Freezing of Funds) (Alderney)
Ordinance, 2011
(Billet d’État
20.04.11. Approved on 20.04.11—in force 20.04.11)
(h) Libya (Restrictive Measures) (Alderney)
Ordinance, 2011
(Billet d’État
20.04.11. Approved on 20.04.11—in force 20.04.11)
C.
SARK
1. LAWS
APPROVED BY THE CHIEF PLEAS OF SARK
None was approved during the period under review.
2. ORDINANCES APPROVED BY THE CHIEF PLEAS OF SARK
(a) Charities and Non Profit Organisations (Registration)(Sark) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2011
(Approved 19.01.11. In force 19.01.11)