The Evolution of the States Assembly

A timeline of the composition of the States of Jersey over the centuries.

Updated 03/05/22.

13^th Century

Formalised by The Constitutions of King John, Jurats were elected by the King's Officials as a lifetime appointment.

• 12 Jurats

16^th Century

From the 16^th century, the Jurats were accompanied by the Island's Rectors and Constables in the States Assembly.

• 12 Jurats
• 12 Rectors
• 12 Constables

1856

Deputies were added to the States Assembly in 1856, with 3 for St Helier and 1 for each of the other parishes.

• 12 Jurats
• 12 Rectors
• 12 Constables
• 14 Deputies

1907

In order to improve representation for the Parish of St Helier, 3 Deputies were added in 1907.

• 12 Jurats
• 12 Rectors
• 12 Constables
• 17 Deputies

1948

Following the Occupation, the States of Jersey was reformed - increasing the number of Deputies, removing the Rectors, and replacing the Jurats with Senators.

• 12 Senators
• 12 Constables
• 28 Deputies

1973

In 1973, the number of Deputies was increased to 29 with the addition of a third Deputy for St Brelade.

• 12 Senators
• 12 Constables
• 29 Deputies

2011

In 2011, the number of Senators was reduced to 8.

• 8 Senators
• 12 Constables
• 29 Deputies

2022

In 2022, the role of Senator was discontinued and the number of Deputies was increased by 8, along with the introduction of 9 electoral districts.

• 12 Constables
• 37 Deputies

Sources

• A history of the States Assembly
• Constitutional changes in Jersey