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Electoral College To Choose New Jurat

Jersey's Royal Court is on the search for a new Jurat.

They are responsible for upholding law and justice in the island, acting as lay jurors in criminal and civil court cases.

The vacancy has come about as sitting Jurat Charles Blampied is retiring at the age of 72.

Members of the island's Electoral College will have to nominate candidates, and have their pick seconded by another member.

Hundreds of people sit on the panel - including the Bailiff, current Jurats, States Members and local lawyers.

Nominations need to be received by the Bailiff, Timothy Le Cocq, by midday on Monday 28 February.

While there is no minimum age to serve as a Jurat, most tend to be retired because of the time taken up by the unpaid role.

The island's Electoral College will then meet in early March to choose the candidate, with the new Jurat being officially sworn in next month.

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