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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Agreements (this has been superseded by the DTA signed with the UK in 2018)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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