Have your say in Jersey's People's Debate

The debate in the States Assembly is set to take place on 28 September

The public has been invited to take part in a debate in the States Chamber in Jersey.

The topic of the People's Debate is how ambitious Jersey should be in pursuing a net zero target for carbon emissions and which lifestyle and legislative changes would be needed to meet it.

The Bailiff of Jersey, Sir Timothy Le Cocq, will be the presiding officer for the debate which is being held as part of Jersey's fifth annual Democracy Week.

The debate is set to take place on Saturday, 28 September and the States Assembly said it hoped it may encourage people to stand for election in 2026.

'All voices are heard'

Participants will have the opportunity to make speeches and vote on the outcome, in a format similar to meetings of the States Assembly.

While the votes taken will not result in policy changes, the event has been designed to give islanders an insight into how political decisions are made.

Sir Timothy said: “The People’s Debate is a real opportunity to experience being a states member for a day.

"I’d urge anyone who has ever wondered at how such decisions are made in Jersey, to apply to take part in this event."

“Our political process and democracy is at its best when all voices are heard,” he added.

The debate will be streamed on the States Assembly website and the public gallery will be open.

Applications are open for the debate via the States Assembly website and paper forms are available at Morier House.

The closing date is Wednesday, 4 September.