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Sheep and goats can carry many diseases that could be passed on to cattle and therefore threaten the Guernsey dairy industry. For this reason, the pre-movement...
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Importing Pigs from the Channel Islands Pigs can be imported into Guernsey from the Channel Islands under the General Import Licence subject to the following co...
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Importing Cattle from Alderney and Sark Cattle can only be imported into Guernsey under the General Import Licence from Alderney and Sark, subject to the follow...
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This is a form to submit a complaint regarding an animal welfare concern. You details will remain confidential.
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Important things to consider before you get a pet, dog tax and pet welfare codes & guidance
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Protecting the health of all of the Islands animals is important but it is particularly important for the Island's populations of Guernsey cows and Golden Guern...
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Artificial Insemination The artificial insemination of cattle can only be carried out by a licenced person. For more information on how to obtain a licence plea...
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Animals are protected from cruelty and mistreatment by the Animal Welfare (Guernsey) Ordinance, 2012. Follow this link to view the Ordinance. This legislation p...
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The reason you make social security contributions payments is to give yourself protection under the social insurance scheme. Generally speaking, the social insu...
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Every student who is over school-leaving age and works with earnings above the lower earnings limit must give their employer, within seven days of starting work...
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The Aviation Journal is the formal regulatory instrument published by the DCA and covers both Jersey and Guernsey. You can find advice, guidance and policies he...
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Our island has a rich and varied heritage. Guernsey Museums & Galleries is responsible for the care of many of our historic sites, housing a large collection of...
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The Guernsey Arts Commission The Guernsey Arts Commission (GAC) is a company Limited by guarantee with charitable status. It is a charity with a Board of Truste...
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The Guernsey Language Commission - Speaking up for our Language Créyaïz, ach'vaïz The States Strategic Plan, reaffirmed by the States in 2013, requires that "th...
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Sports Loan Scheme Building the right facilities in the right places makes participation in sport and physical activity a realistic option for many more people...
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Beau Sejour Leisure Centre The Island's only community based sports and leisure centre, for indoor and outdoor sports, swimming, swim school and other health an...
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Travel planning focuses on understanding peoples' travel habits and supporting changes to more sustainable alternatives. These alternatives could be to encourag...
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Walking is a great way of helping to keep fit. The additional activity contributes towards a healthier more active lifestyle, helps to reduce pollution and traf...
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Walking and cycling are great ways to contribute to an active lifestyle and come with the additional benefits of reducing motoring costs, pollution and traffic...
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How to register If you are new to Guernsey (including Alderney and Herm), or have previously lived here and have returned to live here again you must register w...
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Here you can find out more about HSC's Memory Clinic pathway. The clinic aims to thoroughly assess, diagnose, treat and offer support to individuals who have on...
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The Willows is a specialist Day Centre based at La Nouvelle Maritaine. What does the centre provide? The centre provides therapeutic activities and personal car...
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The Island Archives is open weekdays 9.30am - 4.30pm, by appointment. To book your visit please call the team on 01481 224512 or email archives@gov.gg. The Isla...
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GACs provide advice for those wishing to register and operate aircraft on the 2-REG. The documents are available for download at: DCA Home Page - Director of C...
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The GARs provide detailed regulatory material and acceptable means of compliance for registration and operation of aircraft on the 2-REG. The documents are avai...
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Information for Contractors working on States Houses We rely on private contractors to carry out maintenance on our properties. For information about how to be...
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The Ordinances give domestic effect to the requirements of Regulation 1.4 (Recruitment and Placement) of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 in Guernsey and Al...
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Regular screening is offered at different stages in life. It is a way of finding out if people are at higher risk of a health problem, so they can then be offer...
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Stopping smoking is the single most important way to improve your health. On this page you will find details of the Guernsey Quitline Stop Smoking Service, as w...
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How much do you know about Healthy Living? Public Health Services, based at Le Vauquiedor Office on the Princess Elizabeth Hospital site, has lots of informatio...
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You can make a payment to Social Security using the following methods: Debit & Credit card By Internet - follow this link to the payment site. By Phone - Contac...
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You can make a payment to Social Security using the following methods: Debit & Credit card By Internet - follow this link to the payment site. By Phone - Contac...
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Consumer Advice The Trading Standards (Fair Trading) (Guernsey) Ordinance, 2023 came into force on 2 nd October 2023. The Ordinance regulates the relationship b...
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Scams are schemes which try to get you to part with your money or personal information by deceiving you, without providing anything of value in return. Scammers...
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Trading in Guernsey as a non-resident Hawkers and Non-Resident Traders (Guernsey) Law 1980, and Trades' Exhibition Certificates. It is a legal requirement for a...
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The Guernsey Vetting Bureau The Guernsey Vetting Bureau (GVB) is a Registered Umbrella Body which facilitates access to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)...
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Unemployment benefit is a cash benefit paid to unemployed people who are looking for work with an employer. To receive unemployment benefit you must be unemploy...
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Below is a summary of the main features of a pension and how they relate to taxation. Contributions or premiums Members no longer need to request a certificat...
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Paying Rent Do you pay your rent at the Post Office? If you do, with immediate effect, there are three alternative options; By telephone to Guernsey Post on 014...
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Information about the Maintenance of States Houses As a landlord, we are responsible for maintaining the structure and the outside of your homes, any shared or...
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Information on Rent Control Rent Control is a way of setting a fair rent for both the tenant and the landlord in the event of a dispute about the amount of rent...
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Air Quality Details of Guernsey's 'real time' air quality data can be found on this website . Nuisances The Office of Environmental Health and Pollution Regul...
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The Office of Environmental Health and Pollution Regulation has the responsibility, under public health legislation, to determine whether domestic properties ar...
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Thirteen of Guernsey's beaches are tested every year against standards conforming to the EU Bathing Water Quality Directive 2006. The Directive sets standards f...
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In Guernsey it is illegal to smoke in most indoor places other than private homes (including restaurants, bars, cafes, hotels, church halls, sports centres, sho...
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Tattooing, Body Piercing, Ear Piercing, Acupuncture and Electrolysis Tattooing, body piercing, ear piercing, acupuncture and electrolysis treatment are all re...
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Tobacco control legislation places requirements on anyone that sells tobacco products; Anyone that sells tobacco products is required to be licensed There is a...
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Local legislation places a 'Duty of Care' on anyone that handles waste as part of their commercial activities. Environmental pollution legislation requires all...
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Starting a Food Business There are a number of issues to consider before you start a new food business. These include registering the business, structural requ...
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This section provides details of the treatment, for Guernsey income tax purposes, of payments made in favour of Guernsey registered charities with effect from 1...
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EUSD Guidance Notes Guidance on the application of the agreements entered into between Guernsey and each EU Member State in support of the EU directive on the t...
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Agreements (this has been superseded by the DTA signed with the UK in 2018)
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In December 2013, the States of Guernsey agreed to ask the United Kingdom Government to have its membership of the MAAC extended to Guernsey (only the States ar...
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Information about when the 2018 UK DTA comes into effect. The 2018 UK DTA came into effect in Guernsey in respect of income tax on the 1 January 2020 following...
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Guernsey has signed 61 Tax Information Exchange Agreements ("TIEAs") to date. Whilst the dates of the Agreements coming into force are shown, the Entry into Fo...
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The Common Reporting Standard (CRS) is a standard developed by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) for the automatic exchange of i...
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Tax evasion is illegal. The illegal activities of a minority of people impose an additional unfair burden on honest taxpayers (which may include the evader's fa...
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This Scheme is operated by the non-profit company CitizenCard Limited. The Substance Use Strategy endorses this proof of age initiative. What is CitizenCard? Ci...
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The Maternity Service aims to provide excellent care in a friendly and nurturing environment to give mothers, babies and their families' personalised care from...
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The Institute of Health and Social Care Studies forms the training and education arm of Health and Social Care (HSC). It provides a range of education and trai...
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These grant payments from Social Security are intended to give financial assistance to employers of people who are returning to work after extended periods of t...
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Residents of Guernsey, Alderney, Herm and Jethou who are registered with Social Security may be able to claim benefit during times of sickness and injury. Benef...
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This section describes the financial support which may be available to you if your spouse passes away. We understand that dealing with bereavement can be an ext...
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If you have a medical condition or disability which means you require care in order to live at home, you may be able to claim benefit. If you are providing care...
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If you need to move into a residential or nursing care home (which is not run by the States) you may be able to receive long-term care benefit. Long-term care b...
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Updated: September 2016
A consultation to gather views from businesses, stakeholders, consumers, industry associations, practitioners and any other interested parties on potential reform of Guernsey's system of commercial insolvency and personal bankruptcy.
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Skills Guernsey aims to ensure that Guernsey has a highly skilled workforce, equipped for the opportunities and challenges of the global economy. Skills Guernse...
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Income support is a means tested benefit that enables all households in Guernsey and Alderney to access financial support sufficient to ensure an acceptable sta...
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Family allowance is a weekly tax free benefit payable to people living in Guernsey and Alderney who are bringing up children and meet eligibility criteria. Who...
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The countering of terrorism and terrorist financing has been a priority for the international community ever since the terrorist attacks on the United States in...
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The Annual Reports on Public Primary Schools in Guernsey 1900-1920 Education in Guernsey continued throughout both World Wars. As part of a wider project to hel...
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This page explains when & how you should inform Driver and Vehicle Licensing (DVL) of a disability or illness that may affect your ability to drive safely. Also...
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On this page you will find information on recommended documentation to be carried when driving abroad, applying for an International Driving Permit (IDP), drivi...
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Updated: October 2019
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The Supported Living and Ageing Well Strategy (SLAWS) is designed to help adults of all ages that have ongoing care and support needs. This includes, but is not...
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Sea Fisheries is a service under the Committee for Economic Development. It is responsible for the administration of the Bailiwick of Guernsey fishing vessel li...
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The Office of the Committee for Home Affairs (''The Office'') is responsible for regulating liquor licensing legislation within Guernsey and Herm. The sale and...
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The Mental Health Review Tribunal (MHRT) safeguards individuals who are detained under or subject to an Order made under the Mental Health (Bailiwick of Guernse...
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Information about Social Housing Appeals If you're applying for, or already living in, social housing and either Housing or the Guernsey Housing Association (GH...
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The Tax on Real Property (TRP) Appeals Panel was first established in June 2008 to hear and determine appeals made in accordance with the Taxation of Real Prope...
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The Tribunal Panel is made up of independent people, appointed under the law, to hear and determine complaints such as unfair dismissal, sex discrimination and...
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The Plan sets out the way in which the States intends to meet the requirements of the Children's Law 2008. It is tailored to the identified needs of children an...
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Laws All Guernsey Laws, Ordinances, Statutory Instruments and other legal materials are available from the Guernsey Legal Resources website.
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Guernsey has a complex history, which has uniquely shaped its environment and the Island we enjoy today. The roads, buildings, boundary walls, green lanes, ruet...
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General Elections are generally held in Guernsey every four years to appoint 38 Deputies to the States of Deliberation. The last General Election took place on 7th October 2020 and the next General Election will be held in June 2025.
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Including Billets, Amendments, Voting Records, Resolutions and Hansards Forthcoming items of business will be put on as soon as they have been submitted to H.M....
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Lihou and its islets of Lissroy and Lihoumel form one of the most important sea bird breeding sites in the Channel Islands. Allow at least an hour for your visi...
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We are committed to promoting the health and well-being of all members of school and College communities. We recognise that food and nutrition play an important...
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Updated: January 2016
The Administrative Decisions (Review) (Guernsey) Law 1986-1993 provides islanders with a free procedure through which to challenge the administrative decisions or actions of government.
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Updated: September 2017
The community survey ran from June to the end of October 2015. The aim of the survey was to help those who deliver public services in Guernsey to get a better understanding of your views and experiences.
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Schools and post-16 education providers play a vital role in helping young people develop their employability skills so that they are better prepared to enter t...
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Guernsey operates a Freedom of Information Code. You can find the Code and details of how it works on this page. Should you have any queries in relation to appl...
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Updated: June 2016
We launched the new gov.gg site in November of 2015 and ran a survey to gather feedback on what you thought of it. Your feedback was used in the development of the website.
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Guernsey pro-actively engages with a number of different jurisdictions as well as international and supranational bodies. This page provides further information...
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