Elections (Senators) (Jersey) Amendment Law 2025

Elections (Senators) (Jersey) Amendment Law 2025 Contents Article Part 1 4 States of Jersey Law 2005 amended 4 1 Introductory . 4 2 Article 1 (interpretation) amended . 4 3 Article 2 (constitution of the States) amended . 4 4 Heading of Part 2A substituted . 5 5 Division 1 (constituencies and ordinary elections) inserted . 5 6 Article 4 (constituencies) deleted . 5 7 Article 5 (term of office) deleted . 6 8 Article 6 (ordinary elections for Deputies) amended . 6 9 Article 6B (ordinary election for Senators: 2026) inserted . 6 10 Article 6C (ordinary elections for Senators and Deputies: 2030 onwards) inserted . 6 11 Division 2 (holding office as Senator or Deputy) inserted . 6 12 Division 3 (qualification for holding office etc.) inserted . 8 13 Article 7 (qualification for election as Deputy) amended . 8 14 Article 8 (disqualification for office as Deputy) amended . 8 15 Article 9 (declaration to be made when nominated) amended . 8 16 Articles 11 to 13 deleted . 8 17 Article 19 (selection and appointment of Council of Ministers) amended . 8 18 Article 21 (term of office and dismissal of Ministers) amended . 9 19 Article 44A (remuneration review process) amended . 9 20 Article 50 (Regulations: transition and implementation) amended . 9 21 Schedule 1 (Deputies’ constituencies) substituted . 9 22 Schedule 2 (oaths) amended . 10 Part 2 11 Elections (Jersey) Law 2002 amended 11 23 Introductory . 11 24 Article 1 (interpretation) amended . 11 25 Article 1A (electoral districts) amended . 11 26 Article 2 (entitlement to vote) amended . 11 27 Article 9A (supplementary electoral registers for elections of Deputies and Connétables) amended 12 28 Article 13B (reports on election) amended . 12 29 Article 13BA (2026 elections (transitional): reports on elections for Senators and Deputies) inserted 12 30 Article 15 (cost of election) amended . 13 31 Article 15A (2026 elections (transitional): cost of elections for Senators and Deputies) inserted 13 32 Article 17 (order for election) amended . 13 33 Article 17AA (2026 elections (transitional): order for elections for Senators and Deputies) inserted 13 34 Part 4A (nomination: Deputies and Connétables) heading amended . 14 35 Article 17B (application of this Part) amended . 14 36 Article 17BA (2026 elections (transitional): application of this Part) inserted . 14 37 Article 17D (nomination forms: content) amended . 15 38 Article 17E (subscription of nomination form) amended . 15 39 Article 17G (validation of nomination forms) amended . 15 40 Article 17H (announcement of candidates standing for election) amended . 16 41 Article 17I (extension of nomination period if more vacancies than candidates) amended 16 42 Article 17IB (hustings: Senators) inserted . 16 43 Article 22 (announcement of the poll) amended . 16 44 Article 23 (withdrawal, disqualification or death of candidate) amended . 17 45 Article 24 (ballot papers) amended . 17 46 Article 26A (candidate information document) amended . 17 47 Article 37 (interpretation) amended . 18 48 Article 46A (duties of Autorisé on receipt of pre-poll and postal votes) amended . 18 49 Article 47 (designation of counting stations) amended . 18 50 Article 52 (result in election for the office of Senator) inserted . 18 51 Article 52A (result in public elections or parish elections) substituted . 19 52 Article 52AA (recounts) amended . 20 53 Article 52B (procedure for recount by Judicial Greffier: Senator elections) inserted . 21 54 Article 52C (procedure for recount) amended . 21 55 Article 53 (completion of return and delivery of papers) amended . 21 56 Article 55 (secrecy of used ballot papers) amended . 22 57 Article 61 (declaration of vacancy, or that entire election void) amended . 22 58 Article 72B (consequential, transitional and other matters: Senators) inserted . 22 Part 3 23 Other legislation amended 23 59 Political Parties (Registration) (Jersey) Law 2008 amended . 23 60 Public Elections (Expenditure and Donations) (Jersey) Law 2014 amended . 23 61 Judicial and Legislative Functions (Separation) (Jersey) Law 1951 amended . 23 62 Employment of States of Jersey Employees (Jersey) Law 2005 amended . 24 63 Matrimonial Causes Rules 2005 amended . 24 64 Civil Partners Causes Rules 2012 amended . 24 Part 4 24 Citation and commencement 24 65 Citation and commencement 24 Elections (Senators) (Jersey) Amendment Law 2025 A LAW to amend the constitution of the States and to provide for the election of Senators, and for connected purposes. Adopted by the States 11 September 2025 Sanctioned by Order of His Majesty in Council 12 November 2025 Registered by the Royal Court 12 December 2025 Coming into force in accordance with Article 65 THE STATES , subject to the sanction of His Most Excellent Majesty in Council, have adopted the following Law – Part 1 States of Jersey Law 2005 amended 1 Introductory This Part amends the States of Jersey Law 2005 . 2 Article 1 (interpretation) amended In Article 1(1), in the definition “elected member”, after “ Connétable ” there is inserted “, Senator”. 3 Article 2 (constitution of the States) amended In Article 2(1) – ( a ) after the entry in the list for the Lieutenant-Governor there is inserted – 9 Senators, elected as provided by this Law; ( b ) for “37 Deputies” there is inserted “28 Deputies”. 4 Heading of Part 2A substituted For the heading of Part 2A there is substituted – Senators and Deputies 5 Division 1 (constituencies and ordinary elections) inserted Before Article 4 there is inserted – Division 1 – constituencies and ordinary elections 3A Constituency: Senators For the purpose of the election of Senators, the 12 parishes of Jersey together are a single constituency. 3B Constituencies: Deputies ( 1 ) For the purpose of the election of Deputies – ( a ) Jersey is divided into the constituencies specified in column 1 of the table in Schedule 1; and ( b ) the number of Deputies to be returned for each constituency is specified in the entry corresponding to that constituency in column 2 of the table in Schedule 1. ( 2 ) The States may by Regulations amend Schedule 1 to – ( a ) alter the constituencies specified (including by combining, splitting or renaming the constituencies); ( b ) alter the number of Deputies specified in relation to a constituency (but the total number of Deputies must remain 28). 3C Transitional provision for Deputies’ constituencies ( 1 ) This Article applies in relation to a person who, immediately before this Article comes into force, holds office as a Deputy for a constituency. ( 2 ) The substitution of Schedule 1 to this Law by Article 21 of the Elections (Senators) (Jersey) Amendment Law 2025 (and in particular the reduction of the number of Deputies to be returned for each constituency) does not affect the person’s term of office. ( 3 ) This Article is deleted at the end of 31 December 2026. 6 Article 4 (constituencies) deleted Article 4 is deleted. 7 Article 5 (term of office) deleted Article 5 is deleted. 8 Article 6 (ordinary elections for Deputies) amended ( 1 ) This Article amends Article 6. ( 2 ) For the heading there is substituted – Ordinary elections for Deputies: 2022 and 2026 ( 3 ) After paragraph (3) there is inserted – ( 4 ) This Article is deleted at the end of 31 December 2026. 9 Article 6B (ordinary election for Senators: 2026) inserted After Article 6A there is inserted – 6B Ordinary election for Senators: 2026 ( 1 ) An ordinary election for Senators is to be held on 7 June 2026. ( 2 ) This Article is deleted at the end of 31 December 2026. 10 Article 6C (ordinary elections for Senators and Deputies: 2030 onwards) inserted After Article 6B (inserted by Article 9 of this Law) there is inserted – 6C Ordinary elections for Senators and Deputies: 2030 onwards ( 1 ) An ordinary election for Senators and Deputies is to be held in 2030. ( 2 ) After 2030, a subsequent ordinary election for Senators and Deputies is to be held in the fourth calendar year (an “election year”) following that in which the previous ordinary election was held. ( 3 ) The States may by Act appoint the date in 2030, and in each subsequent election year, on which the ordinary election is to be held. 11 Division 2 (holding office as Senator or Deputy) inserted After Article 6C (inserted by Article 10 of this Law) there is inserted – Division 2 – holding office as Senator or Deputy 6D Oath of office The oath of office of Senators and Deputies, to be taken in accordance with Article 17(2)(c) or Article 54(2) of the Elections (Jersey) Law 2002 , is in the form specified in Schedule 2, Part 1. 6E Term of office ( 1 ) The term of office of a Senator – ( a ) begins with the day on which the person elected as Senator takes the oath of that office; and ( b ) ends with the earlier of – ( i ) the first day on which a Senator elected at the next ordinary election takes the oath of that office; or ( ii ) the resignation of the Senator taking effect in accordance with Article 6F (3). ( 2 ) The term of office of a Deputy for a constituency – ( a ) begins with the day on which the person elected as Deputy takes the oath of that office; and ( b ) ends with the earlier of – ( i ) the first day on which a Deputy elected for that constituency at the next ordinary election takes the oath of that office; or ( ii ) the resignation of the Deputy taking effect in accordance with Article 6F (3). ( 3 ) Article 8 makes provision about disqualification from office. 6F Resignation of Senator or Deputy ( 1 ) A Senator or Deputy may, at any time, resign by giving written notice to the Bailiff. ( 2 ) The Bailiff must notify the States of the resignation at their next meeting. ( 3 ) The resignation takes effect on the Bailiff giving notification under paragraph (2). 6G Casual vacancy in office of Senator or Deputy ( 1 ) This Article applies if – ( a ) a vacancy occurs in the office of Senator, otherwise than as a result of a Senator’s term of office ending under Article 6E (1)(b)( i ); or ( b ) a vacancy occurs in the office of Deputy, otherwise than as a result of a Deputy’s term of office ending under Article 6E (2)(b)( i ). ( 2 ) The Bailiff must notify the Attorney General of the vacancy. ( 3 ) The Attorney General must, as soon as reasonably practicable after receiving notification under paragraph (2), notify the Royal Court of the vacancy. ( 4 ) Unless paragraph (5) applies, the Royal Court must make an order under Article 17 of the Elections (Jersey) Law 2002 for an election to fill the vacancy to be held as soon as reasonably practicable. ( 5 ) If the vacancy occurs less than 9 months before an ordinary election is due to be held, the Royal Court must not order an election to fill the vacancy under this Article (and the vacancy may be filled at the next ordinary election). ( 6 ) The States may by Regulations amend the period specified in paragraph (5). 12 Division 3 (qualification for holding office etc.) inserted Before Article 7 there is inserted – Division 3 – qualification for holding office etc. 13 Article 7 (qualification for election as Deputy) amended ( 1 ) This Article amends Article 7. ( 2 ) In the heading, for “Deputy” there is substituted “Senator or Deputy”. ( 3 ) In each of the following provisions, for “Deputy” there is substituted “Senator or Deputy” – ( a ) paragraph (1); ( b ) paragraph (2) (in both places); ( c ) paragraph (3). 14 Article 8 (disqualification for office as Deputy) amended ( 1 ) This Article amends Article 8. ( 2 ) In the heading, for “Deputy” there is substituted “Senator or Deputy”. ( 3 ) In paragraphs (1) and (2), for “Deputy” there is substituted “Senator or Deputy”. 15 Article 9 (declaration to be made when nominated) amended In Article 9(1), for “Deputy” there is inserted “Senator or Deputy”. 16 Articles 11 to 13 deleted The following Articles are deleted – ( a ) Article 11 (oath of office); ( b ) Article 12 (resignation of Deputy); ( c ) Article 13 (casual vacancy in office of Deputy). 17 Article 19 (selection and appointment of Council of Ministers) amended ( 1 ) This Article amends Article 19. ( 2 ) For paragraph (2)(a) there is substituted – ( a ) each ordinary election, for Senators or Deputies under this Law or for Connétables under Article 2 of the Connétables (Jersey) Law 2008 ; ( 3 ) In paragraph (8), for “an ordinary election for Deputies” there is substituted “an ordinary election for Senators, Deputies or Connétable s ”. 18 Article 21 (term of office and dismissal of Ministers) amended For Article 21(2) there is substituted – ( 2 ) A person ceases to hold office as Chief Minister if they cease to hold office as a Senator, Deputy or Connétable under – ( a ) Article 8(2) (disqualification for office as Senator or Deputy); or ( b ) Article 4C (2) of the Connétables (Jersey) Law 2008 (disqualification). 19 Article 44A (remuneration review process) amended In Article 44A (1), for “Article 6” there is substituted “Article 6C ”. 20 Article 50 (Regulations: transition and implementation) amended ( 1 ) This Article amends Article 50. ( 2 ) In paragraph (4), for “this Article” there is substituted “any of paragraphs (1) to (3)”. ( 3 ) After paragraph (4) there is inserted – ( 5 ) The States may by Regulations – ( a ) make provision that is consequential on, or incidental or supplementary to, any provision of – ( i ) the Elections (Senators) (Jersey) Amendment Law 2025; or (ii) any Act made under Article 6(3); ( b ) make transitional or saving provision in connection with the coming into force of that Law or that Act. ( 6 ) The power to make Regulations under paragraph (5) – ( a ) must not be exercised after the end of 31 December 2026; ( b ) includes the power to – ( i ) amend this Law or any other enactment; and (ii) modify the application of this Law or any other enactment. 21 Schedule 1 (Deputies’ constituencies) substituted For Schedule 1 there is substituted – Schedule 1 (Article 3B (1)) Deputies’ constituencies Constituency Number of Deputies to be returned St. Helier South Canton de Bas de la Vingtaine de la Ville, St. Helier Canton de Haut de la Vingtaine de la Ville , St. Helier 3 St. Helier Central Vingtaine du Rouge Bouillon, St. Helier Canton de Bas de la Vingtaine du Mont au Prêtre , St. Helier 4 St. Helier North Vingtaine du Mont Cochon, St. Helier Vingtaine du Mont à l’Abbé , St. Helier Canton de Haut de la Vingtaine du Mont au Prêtre , St. Helier 3 St. Saviour Parish of St. Saviour 4 St. Clement Parish of St. Clement 3 St. Brelade Parish of St. Brelade 3 St. Mary, St. Ouen and St. Peter Parish of St. Mary Parish of St. Ouen Parish of St. Peter 3 St. John, St. Lawrence and Trinity Parish of St. John Parish of St. Lawrence Parish of Trinity 3 Grouville and St. Martin Parish of Grouville Parish of St. Martin 2 22 Schedule 2 (oaths) amended ( 1 ) This Article amends Schedule 2. ( 2 ) In the heading, for “Articles 11” there is substituted “Articles 6D ”. ( 3 ) In the heading to Part 1 – ( a ) for “Article 11” there is substituted “Article 6D ”; ( b ) for “Deputies” there is substituted “Senators and Deputies”. ( 4 ) In Part 1, in the text of the oath, for “Deputy” there is substituted “(Senator)(Deputy)”. Part 2 Elections (Jersey) Law 2002 amended 23 Introductory This Part amends the Elections (Jersey) Law 2002 . 24 Article 1 (interpretation) amended ( 1 ) This Article amends Article 1. ( 2 ) After the definition “ballot box” there is inserted – “ ballot paper packages ” has the meaning given by Article 52(7); ( 3 ) For the definition “constituency” there is substituted – “ constituency ” – ( a ) in relation to the election of a Senator, has the meaning given in Article 3A of the States of Jersey Law 2005 ; ( b ) in relation to the election of a Deputy, has the meaning given in Article 3B of the States of Jersey Law 2005 ; ( c ) in relation to the election of a Connétable of a parish, means the parish; (d) in relation to the election of a Centenier or Procureur du Bien Public of a parish, means the parish; ( 4 ) In the definition “principal Autorisé ”, for “Article 17( 2A ) and ( 2B )” there is substituted “ Article 17( 2A ), ( 2B ) and ( 2C ) ”. ( 5 ) For the definition “public election” there is substituted – “ public election ” means an election of a Senator, Deputy or Connétable ; 25 Article 1A (electoral districts) amended In Article 1A (1), for “an election of a Deputy” there is substituted “an election of a Senator, Deputy”. 26 Article 2 (entitlement to vote) amended ( 1 ) This Article amends Article 2. ( 2 ) After paragraph ( 1A ) there is inserted – ( 1B ) A person is entitled to vote in an election for the office of Senator if the person’s name is included in – ( a ) an electoral register in force for the election (for any electoral district); or ( b ) a supplementary electoral register in force for the election (for any electoral district). ( 3 ) For paragraph (2) there is substituted – ( 2 ) A person is entitled to vote in an election for the office of Deputy for a constituency if the person’s name is included in – ( a ) the electoral register in force for the election for an electoral district that is, or is within, the constituency; or ( b ) the supplementary register in force for the election for an electoral district that is, or is within, the constituency. ( 4 ) In paragraph ( 3A ), after “( 1A )” there is inserted “, ( 1B )”. 27 Article 9A (supplementary electoral registers for elections of Deputies and Connétables ) amended ( 1 ) This Article amends Article 9A . ( 2 ) In the heading, for “Deputies” there is substituted “Senators, Deputies”. ( 3 ) In paragraph (1), for “Deputies” there is substituted “Senators, Deputies”. ( 4 ) In paragraph ( 5 ), for “any electoral register in force for any electoral district for the elections referred to in paragraph (1)” there is substituted “an electoral register for any other electoral district that is an electoral district in relation to an election of a Senator, Deputy or Connétable ”. 28 Article 13B (reports on election) amended In Article 13B (1) – ( a ) in sub-paragraph (a), for “Article 6 of the States of Jersey Law 2005 ” there is substituted “Article 6C of the States of Jersey Law 2005 ”; ( b ) in sub-paragraph (b), for “Article 13 of the States of Jersey Law 2005 ” there is substituted “Article 6G of the States of Jersey Law 2005 ”. 29 Article 13BA (2026 elections (transitional): reports on elections for Senators and Deputies) inserted After Article 13B there is inserted – 13BA 202 6 elections (transitional): reports on elections for Senators and Deputies ( 1 ) The JEA must prepare a report on the administration of each public election required under Article 6 or 6B of the States of Jersey Law 2005 . ( 2 ) Where a report on an election is prepared under paragraph (1) – ( a ) the JEA must, before the end of the period of 6 months beginning with the day on which the election is held, submit the report to the PPC; and ( b ) the PPC must present the report to the States. ( 3 ) The report must include the JEA’s recommendations (if any) as to changes to the law and practice relating to elections. ( 4 ) This Article is deleted at the end of 31 December 2026. 30 Article 15 (cost of election) amended ( 1 ) This Article amends Article 15. ( 2 ) For paragraph (3)(b) there is substituted – ( b ) the costs incurred for the purposes of a public election of a Senator or a Deputy under Article 6C of the States of Jersey Law 2005 ; ( 3 ) After paragraph (3)(b) there is inserted – ( ba ) the costs incurred for the purposes of a public election of a Senator or a Deputy under Article 6G of the States of Jersey Law 2005 ; 31 Article 15A (2026 elections (transitional): cost of elections for Senators and Deputies) inserted After Article 15 there is inserted – 15A 2026 elections (transitional): cost of elections for Senators and Deputies ( 1 ) The following are to be met by the States – ( a ) the costs incurred for the purposes of a public election of a Deputy under Article 6 of the States of Jersey Law 2005 ; ( b ) the costs incurred for the purposes of a public election of a Senator under Article 6B of the States of Jersey Law 2005 . ( 2 ) This Article is deleted at the end of 31 December 2026. 32 Article 17 (order for election) amended ( 1 ) This Article amends Article 17. ( 2 ) In paragraph (1)(a) – ( a ) for “Article 6” there is substituted “Article 6C ”; ( b ) for “or 13” there is substituted “or 6G ”. ( 3 ) In paragraph ( 2AA ), for “Article 6 of the States of Jersey Law 2005 (ordinary election for Deputies)” there is substituted “Article 6C of the States of Jersey Law 2005 (ordinary elections for Senators and Deputies: 2030 onwards)”. ( 4 ) After paragraph ( 2B ) there is inserted – ( 2C ) In the case of a public election for the office of Senator, the Royal Court must also designate 1 Autorisé in each parish as the principal Autorisé for that parish in relation to the election. 33 Article 17AA (2026 elections (transitional): order for elections for Senators and Deputies) inserted After Article 17 there is inserted – 17AA 2026 elections (transitional): order for elections for Senators and Deputies ( 1 ) The Royal Court must make an order (unless an order has been made under Article 17) for the holding of – ( a ) a public election required under Article 6 of the States of Jersey Law 2005 (ordinary elections for Deputies: 2022 and 2026); and ( b ) a public election required under Article 6B of that Law (ordinary election for Senators: 2026). ( 2 ) If the Elections (Appointed Day) (Jersey) Act 2025 is repealed, and the date of the 2026 Deputies election is not fixed by a subsequent Act under Article 6 of the States of Jersey Law 2005 – ( a ) the order under paragraph (1)(a) must fix the date of the election required under Article 6(2) to be held in 2026; and ( b ) the date fixed must be at least 38 days after the day on which the order is made. ( 3 ) The following provisions of Article 17 apply in relation to an order made under paragraph (1) as they apply in relation to an order in respect of an election under Article 6C of the States of Jersey Law 2005 – ( a ) paragraph (2)(b) to (d); ( b ) paragraphs ( 2A ) to (4). ( 4 ) In relation to an order made under paragraph (1), the date fixed under Article 17(2)(c) (date for persons elected to take their oath) as applied by paragraph (3) must be as early as reasonably practicable and, in any event, within the period of 14 days beginning with the day of the election. ( 5 ) This Article is deleted at the end of 31 December 2026. 34 Part 4A (nomination: Deputies and Connétables ) heading amended For the heading to Part 4A there is substituted – Nomination: Senators, Deputies and Connétables 35 Article 17B (application of this Part) amended ( 1 ) This Article amends Article 17B . ( 2 ) In sub-paragraph (a), for “Deputies under Article 6 of the States of Jersey Law 2005 ” there is substituted “ Senators and Deputies under Article 6C of the States of Jersey Law 2005 ”. ( 3 ) In sub-paragraph (b), for “a Deputy under Article 13 of the States of Jersey Law 2005 ” there is substituted “ a Senator or Deputy under Article 6G of the States of Jersey Law 2005 ”. 36 Article 17BA (2026 elections (transitional): application of this Part) inserted After Article 17B there is inserted – 17BA 2026 elections (transitional): application of this Part ( 1 ) This Part applies in relation to a public election held in 2026 – ( a ) for Deputies under Article 6 of the States of Jersey Law 2005 ; ( b ) for Senators under Article 6B of the States of Jersey Law 2005 . ( 2 ) References in this Part to “an ordinary public election” include references to an election mentioned in paragraph (1). ( 3 ) This Article is deleted at the end of 31 December 2026. 37 Article 17D (nomination forms: content) amended ( 1 ) This Article amends Article 17D . ( 2 ) For paragraph (1)(a) there is substituted – ( a ) state the office in respect of which the person is to be nominated as a candidate; ( aa ) if the nomination is for the office of Deputy or Connétable , state the constituency to which the nomination relates; ( 3 ) In paragraph (1)(c), for “Deputy” there is substituted “ Senator or Deputy ”. 38 Article 17E (subscription of nomination form) amended ( 1 ) This Article amends Article 17E . ( 2 ) In paragraph (2), for “constituency” there is substituted “ (in the case of an election for the office of Deputy or Connétable ) the constituency ”. ( 3 ) After paragraph (2) there is inserted – ( 3 ) The proposer and seconders must each give a written statement of their name and the address at which they are ordinarily resident. 39 Article 17G (validation of nomination forms) amended ( 1 ) This Article amends Article 17G . ( 2 ) For paragraph (2) there is substituted – ( 2 ) The JEA must – ( a ) in relation to an election for the office of Senator, give a copy of the nomination form to the electoral administrator for – ( i ) the parish in which the prospective candidate’s address given under Article 17D (1)(b)(ii) is located; and ( ii ) each other parish (if any) in which a proposer or seconder’s address given under Article 17E (3) is located; ( b ) in relation to an election for the office of Deputy or Connétable , give a copy of the nomination form to each electoral administrator for the constituency to which it relates. ( 3 ) For paragraph (8) there is substituted – ( 8 ) In paragraph (2)(b), the reference to an electoral administrator for the constituency is a reference to an electoral administrator for a parish that alone, with other parishes, or in part, comprises the constituency. 40 Article 17H (announcement of candidates standing for election) amended In Article 17H (3)(b), for “constituency” there is substituted “ (in relation to an election for the office of Deputy or Connétable ) the constituency ” . 41 Article 17I (extension of nomination period if more vacancies than candidates) amended ( 1 ) This Article amends Article 17I . ( 2 ) In paragraph (1)(b), for “a public election for the office of Deputy for a constituency,” there is substituted “ a public election for the office of Senator, or for the office of Deputy for a constituency, ”. ( 3 ) In paragraph (2), for “constituency” there is substituted “ (in relation to an election for the office of Deputy or Connétable ) that constituency ”. 42 Article 17IB (hustings: Senators) inserted At the end of Part 4 there is inserted – 17IB Hustings: Senators ( 1 ) This Article applies in relation to a public election for the office of Senator. ( 2 ) The JEA must arrange a meeting, in each parish, at which each person nominated as a candidate for the election may address members of the public. ( 3 ) Each meeting must be held – ( a ) after the candidate announcement in relation to the election is published under Article 17H (1); and ( b ) at least 3 days before the day of the poll for the election. ( 4 ) The JEA must, during the nomination period in relation to the election – ( a ) determine the date and location of each meeting; and ( b ) take the steps that it considers appropriate for bringing the date and location of each meeting to the attention of the public. 43 Article 22 (announcement of the poll) amended ( 1 ) This Article amends Article 22. ( 2 ) After paragraph (1) there is inserted – ( 1AA ) If, in the case of a public election for the office of Senator, there is at least one candidate for the office, a poll is to be held. ( 3 ) In paragraph ( 1A ), after “public election” there is inserted “for the office of Deputy or Connétable ”. ( 4 ) After paragraph (2) there is inserted – ( 2A ) In this Part, references to a parish where a poll is, or is to be, held, are – ( a ) in relation to a public election for the office of Senator, references to each parish in Jersey; ( b ) in relation to any other public election or a parish election, references to the parish that alone, with other parishes, or in part, comprises the constituency. 44 Article 23 (withdrawal, disqualification or death of candidate) amended ( 1 ) This Article amends Article 23. ( 2 ) In paragraph (1), for “each electoral administrator for the constituency shall” there is substituted “each relevant person must”. ( 3 ) After paragraph (1) there is inserted – ( 1A ) In paragraph (1), “relevant person” means – ( a ) in relation to a candidate for the office of Senator, the JEA; ( b ) in relation to a candidate for the office of Deputy or Connétable for a constituency, an electoral administrator for the constituency. ( 4 ) For paragraph (3) there is substituted – ( 3 ) In paragraph ( 1A )(b), the reference to an electoral administrator for the constituency is a reference to an electoral administrator for a parish that alone, with other parishes, or in part, comprises the constituency. ( 4 ) If there is more than 1 electoral administrator for a constituency, a report made by 1 of them under paragraph (1) discharges the obligation of the others to make a report under that paragraph. 45 Article 24 (ballot papers) amended ( 1 ) This Article amends Article 24. ( 2 ) Before paragraph (1) there is inserted – ( A1 ) This Article applies if a poll for an election is to be held (in accordance with Article 22). ( 3 ) In paragraph ( 3B )(b), for “a Connétable , Centenier , Procureur du Bien Public or Deputy” there is substituted “a Senator, Deputy, Connétable , Centenier or Procureur du Bien Public”. 46 Article 26A (candidate information document) amended ( 1 ) This Article amends Article 26A . ( 2 ) For paragraph (1) there is substituted – ( 1 ) If a poll for a public election for the office of Senator is to be held, the JEA must – ( a ) prepare a document containing the candidate information in respect of each candidate standing at the election; and ( b ) arrange for copies of the document to be printed and distributed to each polling station in Jersey. ( 1A ) If a poll for a public election for the office of Deputy or Conn é table is to be held in a constituency, the JEA must – ( a ) prepare a document containing the candidate information in respect of each candidate standing at the election; and ( b ) arrange for copies of the document to be printed and distributed to each polling station in the constituency. ( 1B ) In paragraphs (1) and ( 1A ), “candidate information” means – ( a ) the candidate’s name; ( b ) the photograph of the candidate provided with the nomination form; and ( c ) if the candidate is endorsed by a political party, the name of the party. ( 3 ) In paragraph (2), for “the document” there is substituted “each document”. ( 4 ) In paragraph (3), for “the document” there is substituted “each document”. 47 Article 37 (interpretation) amended In Article 37(1), in the definition “copy of the register”, for “Article 41” there is substituted “Article 40A ”. 48 Article 46A (duties of Autorisé on receipt of pre-poll and postal votes) amended In Article 46A (1), “or (7)” is deleted. 49 Article 47 (designation of counting stations) amended ( 1 ) This Article amends Article 47. ( 2 ) After paragraph (3) there is inserted – ( 4 ) In relation to a public election for the office of Senator, each principal Autorisé for a parish (designated by the Royal Court under Article 17( 2C )) must designate 1 or more of the polling stations in the electoral districts in the parish as locations for the count of the votes cast in the parish in that election. ( 3 ) In paragraph (5), for “the parish which is, or part of which is, the electoral district” there is substituted “the parish that is the electoral district or in which the electoral district is located”. ( 4 ) After paragraph ( 5A ) there is inserted – ( 5B ) Before making a designation under paragraph (4), the principal Autorisé for a parish must consult the electoral administrator for the parish. ( 5 ) In paragraph (6), for “paragraph (2) or (3)” there is substituted “paragraph (2), (3) or (4)”. ( 6 ) In paragraph (7), for “paragraph (2) or (3)” there is substituted “paragraph (2), (3) or (4)”. 50 Article 52 (result in election for the office of Senator) inserted At the beginning of Part 8A , there is inserted – 52 Result in public elections (Senators) ( 1 ) This Article applies in relation to a public election for the office of Senator. ( 2 ) An Autorisé (or Adjoint ) in charge of a counting station must (unless they are the principal Autorisé in relation to the election) forward the ballot paper packages relating to the election to the principal Autoris é . ( 3 ) The principal Autorisé must, when satisfied that they have all the ballot paper packages for all the counting stations in the parish, take the following steps – ( a ) add the results of the counts in the parish; ( b ) if any candidates or their representatives are present (in accordance with Article 49(5)) – ( i ) inform them of the number of votes recorded, for each candidate, in the counts in the parish; and ( ii ) show them the spoilt ballot papers. ( 4 ) After the principal Autorisé has taken the steps specified in paragraph (3) at the counting station – ( a ) any person who was entitled to vote in the election in the parish is entitled to be admitted into the counting station; and ( b ) the principal Autorisé must announce – ( i ) the number of valid votes recorded for each candidate in the count in the parish; and ( ii ) the number of valid votes recorded for none of the candidates, if that option is included in the ballot paper under Article 24( 3C )(b). ( 5 ) The principal Autorisé must inform the Judicial Greffier of the numbers announced under paragraph (4)(b). ( 6 ) The Judicial Greffier must – ( a ) add the results of the counts in each parish and determine the result of the election; ( b ) at 4 p.m. on the day following the poll, at the Judicial Greffe, inform the candidates and their representatives who are present of the results of the election; and ( c ) as soon as reasonably practicable after the end of the period within which a recount may be requested under Article 52AA or, if later, after a recount requested under that Article has been conducted – ( i ) announce the results of the election; and ( ii ) declare the total number of votes cast and the number of valid votes obtained by each candidate. ( 7 ) In this Article and in Article 52A , “ballot paper packages” means – ( a ) the packages prepared under Article 50(2); and ( b ) the packages prepared under Article 48(4)(b), associated with the votes counted in that election at the counting station. 51 Article 52A (result in public elections or parish elections) substituted For Article 52A there is substituted – 52A Result in public elections (Deputies or Connétable s ) or parish elections ( 1 ) This Article applies in relation to – ( a ) a public election for the office of Deputy or Connétable (but not for the office of Senator); ( b ) a parish election. ( 2 ) For an election for which there is more than 1 counting station in the constituency – ( a ) an Autorisé (or Adjoint ) in charge of a counting station must (unless they are the principal Autorisé in relation to the election) forward the ballot paper packages relating to the election to the principal Autorisé as soon as reasonably practicable after the count has been carried out under Article 49; and ( b ) the principal Autorisé must , when satisfied that they have all the ballot paper packages for all the counting stations in the constituency, add the results of the counts in the constituency. ( 3 ) For any election to which this Article applies, the principal Autorisé must, if any candidates or their representatives are present (in accordance with Article 49(5)) – ( a ) inform them of the number of votes recorded, for each candidate, in the count in the constituency; and ( b ) show them the spoilt ballot papers. ( 4 ) For any election to which this Article applies, after the principal Autorisé has taken the steps specified in paragraph (3) at the counting station – ( a ) any person who was entitled to vote in the election in the parish is entitled to be admitted into the counting station; and ( b ) the principal Autorisé m ust announce – ( i ) the number of valid votes recorded for each candidate in the count in the constituency; and ( ii ) the number of valid votes recorded for none of the candidates, if that option is included in the ballot paper under Article 24( 3C )(b). 52 Article 52AA (recounts) amended ( 1 ) This Article amends Article 52AA . ( 2 ) In paragraph (1)(b), after “elected” there is inserted “(the “higher number”)”. ( 3 ) After paragraph (1) there is inserted – ( 1AA ) An unsuccessful candidate in an election for the office of Senator or their representative may, within 24 hours after being informed of the result, request a recount on the ground that the difference mentioned in paragraph (1) is 1% or less of the higher number (as an alternative to requesting a recount under paragraph (1)). ( 4 ) Before paragraph (4) there is inserted – ( 3 ) A recount requested in an election for the office of Senator must be conducted by the Judicial Greffier in accordance with Article 52B . ( 5 ) In paragraph (4), for “a public election or parish election shall be” there is substituted “any other public election, or in a parish election, must be”. ( 6 ) In paragraph (5), for “A principal Autorisé is not required” there is substituted “Neither the Judicial Greffier nor a principal Autorisé is required”. 53 Article 52B (procedure for recount by Judicial Greffier : Senator elections) inserted After Article 52AA there is inserted – 52B Procedure for recount by Judicial Greffier : Senator elections ( 1 ) This Article applies if the Judicial Greffier is required, in accordance with Article 52AA , to conduct a recount in an election for the office of Senator following a request under Article 52AA (1) or ( 1AA ). ( 2 ) The Judicial Greffier may engage assistance in the recount. ( 3 ) An Autorisé and their Adjoints must comply with any request made by the Judicial Greffier for assistance in conducting a recount in the electoral district for which the Autoris é was appointed. ( 4 ) The Judicial Greffier may, for the purposes of the recount, open the packages containing the used ballot papers and the counterfoils of the used ballot papers. ( 5 ) The Judicial Greffier must announce the result of the recount. 54 Article 52C (procedure for recount) amended ( 1 ) This Article amends Article 52C . ( 2 ) For the heading there is substituted – 52C Procedure for recount by Autorisé ( 3 ) For paragraph (1) there is substituted – ( 1 ) This Article applies if – ( a ) an Autorisé is requested by the Judicial Greffier , under Article 52B (3), to assist in conducting a recount in an electoral district; or ( b ) a principal Autorisé conducts a recount following a request under Article 52AA (1). ( 4 ) In paragraph (3), for “Article 49(3)” there is substituted “Article 49(5)”. ( 5 ) In paragraph (5), for “Notwithstanding Article 55, an Autorisé shall” there is substituted “An Autorisé may”. 55 Article 53 (completion of return and delivery of papers) amended ( 1 ) This Article amends Article 53. ( 2 ) For paragraph (1) there is substituted – ( 1 ) Each principal Autorisé for an election for the office of Senator must prepare and sign a return for the election, by reference to the conduct of the poll and the votes cast in the parish for which that principal Autorisé is designated. ( 1A ) The principal Autorisé for an election for the office of Deputy or Connétable , or a parish election, must prepare and sign a return for the election. ( 3 ) After paragraph (4) there is inserted – ( 5 ) In relation to an election for the office of Senator, the obligations in paragraphs (2), (3) and (4) apply in relation to each principal Autorisé in relation to the poll conducted in the parish for which they are designated (and not in relation to the election as a whole). 56 Article 55 (secrecy of used ballot papers) amended In Article 55, for “Article 59” there is substituted “Article 52B (4), 52C (5) or 59”. 57 Article 61 (declaration of vacancy, or that entire election void) amended In Article 61(6)(b) – ( a ) for “Deputy” there is substituted “Senator or Deputy”; ( b ) for “Article 13” there is substituted “Article 6G ”. 58 Article 72B (consequential, transitional and other matters: Senators) inserted Before Article 73, there is inserted – 72B Consequential, transitional and other matters: Senators ( 1 ) The States may by Regulations – ( a ) make provision that is consequential on, or incidental or supplementary to – ( i ) any provision of the Elections (Senators) (Jersey) Amendment Law 2025; or (ii) any Act made under Article 6(3) of the States of Jersey Law 2005 ; ( b ) make transitional or saving provision in connection with the coming into force of that Law or that Act. ( 2 ) The power to make Regulations under paragraph (1) – ( a ) must not be exercised after the end of 31 December 2026; (b) includes the power to – ( i ) amend this Law or any other enactment; and (ii) modify the application of this Law or any other enactment. Part 3 Other legislation amended 59 Political Parties (Registration) (Jersey) Law 2008 amended ( 1 ) This Article amends the Political Parties (Registration) (Jersey) Law 2008 . ( 2 ) In the long title, for “Deputy” there is substituted “Senator, Deputy”. ( 3 ) In Article 2(8), for “Deputy” there is substituted “Senator, Deputy”. 60 Public Elections (Expenditure and Donations) (Jersey) Law 2014 amended ( 1 ) This Article amends the Public Elections (Expenditure and Donations) (Jersey) Law 2014 . ( 2 ) In Article 1 – ( a ) in the definition “candidate”, for “as a Deputy” there is substituted “for the office of Senator, Deputy”; ( b ) in the definition “election”, for “of a Deputy or an election of a” there is substituted “for the office of Senator, Deputy or”. ( 3 ) For Article 4(1) there is substituted – ( 1 ) A candidate’s election expenses must not exceed – ( a ) in relation to a candidate for election for the office of Senator, the total of – ( i ) £4,146; and ( ii ) 13 pence for each person entitled to vote in the election in accordance with Article 2( 1B ) of the 2002 Law ; ( b ) in relation to a candidate for election for the office of Deputy or Connétable , the total of – ( i ) £2,517; and ( ii ) 13 pence for each person entitled to vote in the election in accordance with Article 2( 1A ) or (2) of the 2002 Law. 61 Judicial and Legislative Functions (Separation) (Jersey) Law 1951 amended ( 1 ) This Article amends the Judicial and Legislative Functions (Separation) (Jersey) Law 1951 . ( 2 ) In Article 1(1) – ( a ) for “office of Deputy” there is substituted “office of Senator or Deputy”; ( b ) for “oath of Deputy” there is substituted “oath of that office”. ( 3 ) In Article 1(2) – ( a ) for “A Deputy” there is substituted “A Senator or Deputy”; ( b ) for “the Deputy” there is substituted “the Senator or Deputy”; ( c ) for “the office of Deputy” there is substituted “that office”. 62 Employment of States of Jersey Employees (Jersey) Law 2005 amended In the following provisions of the Employment of States of Jersey Employees (Jersey) Law 2005 , for “Deputy” there is substituted “Senator, Deputy” – ( a ) Article 30(2)(c) and (d); ( b ) Article 36(1) and (4); ( c ) Article 37(1); ( d ) Article 39(3)(a)( i ) and (ii); ( e ) Article 40(1). 63 Matrimonial Causes Rules 2005 amended In the Matrimonial Causes Rules 2005 , in Rule 13(3)(a), for “a Deputy” there is substituted “a Senator or a Deputy”. 64 Civil Partners Causes Rules 2012 amended In the Civil Partners Causes Rules 2012 , in Rule 16(3)(a), for “a Deputy” there is substituted “a Senator or a Deputy”. Part 4 Citation and commencement 65 Citation and commencement ( 1 ) This Law may be cited as the Elections (Senators) (Jersey) Amendment Law 2025. ( 2 ) The following provisions of this Law come into force on 1 February 2026 – ( a ) Articles 1 and 2; ( b ) Articles 4 to 6; ( c ) Articles 8 to 10; ( d ) Articles 12 to 15; ( e ) Articles 17 and 18; (f) Articles 20 and 21; (g) Articles 23 to 27; ( h ) Article 28(a); ( i ) Article 29; ( j ) Article 30(1) and (2); ( k ) Article 31; (l) Article 32(1), (2)(a), (3) and (4); (m) Articles 33 and 34; ( n ) Article 35(1) and (2); ( o ) Articles 36 to 56; ( p ) Articles 58 to 62; ( q ) this Article. ( 3 ) The following provisions of this Law come into force on 7 June 2026 – ( a ) Article 3; ( b ) Article 7; ( c ) Article 11; ( d ) Article 16; ( e ) Article 22; ( f ) Article 28(b); ( g ) Article 30(3); ( h ) Article 32(2)(b); ( i ) Article 35(3); ( j ) Article 57; ( k ) Articles 63 and 64. ( 4 ) Article 19 comes into force on 1 January 2030.