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Jersey voters could be automatically registered

At the moment people have to fill in a paper form and send it to their parish.

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Deputies vote against 5% increase to stamp duty

Housing Minister Deputy Sam Mezec tells deputies the previous rise has had a "positive impact".

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Change to election eligibility criteria voted down

Deputies vote against a proposition that would have allowed non-citizens to stand for election.

A person is seen casting a vote in a black ballot box. Only an arm and part of the voter is visible. In the background other people are casting their votes in individual booths.

Jersey's next general election to move to a Sunday

Politicians vote to move election day to a weekend to help boost voter turnout.

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Prisoners could get vote in election rule changes

Rules could extend the vote to all prisoners to create social ties and boost the 'common good'.

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'Significant' demand in young people's care

The children's mental health service in Jersey is facing a 'significant' demand.

Deputy Lucy Stephenson sits in an office next to a Jersey flag - she has shoulder length blonde hair and is dressed in a black top.

Call for organ donor memorial at new hospital

Deputy Lucy Stephenson says she believes the contribution of such donors should be recognised.

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Ministers rescued from lift in new government hub

Jersey's chief minister blames "teething problems" in the building after getting stuck.

An artist's impression showing white two storey homes with covered porches look out onto a green area in the centre of a square, with planting beside it.

Plans to build 128 affordable homes submitted

Developers propose an estate with 128 affordable homes on the edge of a village in Jersey.