the election of a Centenier in the Parish of St. J [2005] JRC 020B (25 February 2005)

the election of a Centenier in the Parish of St. J [2005] JRC 020B (25 February 2005)

The Parish's failure to elect a Centenier constitutes contempt, warranting a fine to ensure compliance and uphold the integrity of the Honorary Police system.

Citation
[2005] JRC 020B
Parties
Respondent: The Parish; Representative: Monsieur Le Connétable
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
25 February 2005
Procedural Posture
Contempt Proceedings / Judgment
Outcome
fine imposed; adjournment granted
Legal Topics
Contempt of Court, Failure to Elect Centenier, Honorary Police System
Criminal Law Local Government Law Contempt of Court Failure to Elect Centenier Honorary Police System

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Parties

The Parish

Respondent

Monsieur Le Connétable

Representative

Procedural Posture

Contempt Proceedings / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Parish is in contempt for failing to elect a Centenier
  2. 2 Appropriate sanction for failure to elect a Centenier

Ratio Decidendi

The Parish's failure to elect a Centenier constitutes contempt, warranting a fine to ensure compliance and uphold the integrity of the Honorary Police system.

Court Disposition

fine imposed; adjournment granted

Orders

  • A fine of £5,000 is imposed on the Parish.
  • Proceedings adjourned for four weeks to allow further efforts to elect a Centenier.