The islands have the right to establish direct relations with foreign governments. Although not parts of the European Union, they are in a customs union with it. The bailiwicks are governed by elected parliaments called States, while the smaller islands of Alderney and Sark also have their own assemblies - the States and Chief Pleas respectively. The bailiffs are the chief civil officers, and preside over the States and court of law. They are appointed by the Crown, and usually serve until retirement or death.
Their powers have been steadily transferred to the States over the last years, culminating in the adoption of a ministerial system and appointment of chief ministers in The economy of the islands is dominated by financial services, tourism, electronic commerce and agriculture. The relatively light tax burden has encouraged a booming offshore finance sector.
Pressure from the European Union and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development is obliging the islands to change their taxation systems for the sake of compliance, as with other offshore centres. States of Guernsey. However, with the resignation of Thatcher and the coming to power of the more moderate John Major, invasion attempts were abandoned, and the British settled for the satisfaction of having French Eurostar passengers arrive at a terminal named after a battle in which the British routed the French armies under Napoleon - Waterloo.
They were previously part of the Duchy of Normandy, and following the Norman invasion of , they became part of Britain. Tony James, London For the same reason that the Falkland islands and Gibraltar are ours despite being nowhere near mainland Britain.
However, it should be empasised that they own loyalty to the Queen as 'Duke' of Normandy, and therefore do not have the same relationship as parts of the U. In fact they were declared an 'open city' allowing the Germans to occupy without an assault, the judgement being thjat they were not defensible within the resourcves available. By the way, I have heardthat in the Islands, the loyal toast is 'To Elizabeth, our duke', I imagine it remains so.
Ted, you are right about the toast to "Elizabeth, our duke" or "The Queen, our duke" - note it is never Duchess. The existence of the Channel Islands as crown dependencies is unique compared to others such as Gibraltar Article X of the Treaty of Utrecht or the Isle of Man bought by the crown, where the Queen is Lord of Man as we are the last remaining part of the conquering heroes of Normandy in left in the possession of the crown.
Hence much fun to be had with the Channel Islands 'owning' Britain. This relationship has been exploited by the Islands for years Hence the current state of affairs. With our award-winning beaches and unique history, coastal castles and iconic produce, the Islands offer the ideal break, just a short minute hop from the UK. The Channel Islands are officially the sunniest place in the British Isles so what are you waiting for? Whether you escape to Jersey or uncover all the great things that happen in the Bailiwick of Guernsey, book your break today.
Their mild winters, warm summers and long hours of sunshine make them ideal year-round destinations. Click on the links below to find out more about each island!
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