On the 28th September 1989, the States resolved (inter alia) that the various provisions and pieces of legislation which together make up The Reform (Guernsey) Law, 1948, as amended and the provisions of the Law relating to Secret Ballots shall be consolidated into one new Law as soon as it may be practical to do so, and in the meanwhile the Constitution of the States Review Committee shall prepare a statement incorporating the text of the current Law of 1948, as amended, and publish the text as soon as possible.

This document is published by the States Procedures and Constitution Committee* in conformity with the aforementioned resolution of the States.

* On 6th May 2004 the functions of the States Procedures and Constitution Committee were transferred to the House Committee.

Whilst every care has been taken to ensure accuracy, this publication of the Reform (Guernsey) Law, 1948, as amended and the Loi relative au Scrutin Secret of 1899, as amended, is not authoritative.  In any case of doubt, reference should be made to the authoritative text of the Laws.  These may be obtained from Her Majesty's Greffier, Royal Court House, Guernsey.

[Issued: 1st May 2004]