Guernsey & Jersey
The Bailiwick's of Guernsey and Jersey (collectively known as the Channel Islands) are situated in the bay of St Malo. The Bailiwick of Guernsey includes the islands of Alderney, Sark and Herm. Despite their proximity to France they are dependencies of the British Crown. A long and complex history steeped in military conflict has moulded these islands’ economies and cemented their allegiance to the British Monarchy.
The two Bailiwicks are self governing and are not represented in the UK Parliament, subsequently Acts of Parliament do not apply. Guernsey and Jersey have separate constitutional systems and have been independent from Parliament for over 800 years.
Their constitutional relationship with the EU was established in 1972 by Protocol 3 of the UK's Treaty of Accession to the Treaty of Rome. As a consequence, the Channel Islands are not members of the European Union and are not subject to EU legislation.
Their independence has enabled both governments to set policies aimed at maintaining and improving their respective Island’s prosperity and entrepreneurialism spirit.