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Bailiff of Guernsey

States of Deliberation · Guernsey

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How it's filled

In plain words
Appointed by the Duke of Normandy
Exact method
Presides over the States of Deliberation without a vote; appointed by the Sovereign. Also head of the judiciary. Succeeded Sir Richard McMahon on 1 September 2026.
Seats
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Source: en.wikipedia.org, checked (+1 more)

Who holds it now

Sources

  • en.wikipedia.org · checked Wikipedia, Bailiff of Guernsey, read 2026-10-12: Bailiff Jessica Roland from 1 September 2026; Lieutenant Governor Richard Cripwell. Fallback: Wikipedia, because no official page was fetched; cross-checked against Guernsey Press and Bailiwick Express reports of Sir Richard McMahon retiring at the end of summer 2026. For: Bailiff of Guernsey, Jessica Roland, current term
  • parliament.gg · checked States of Guernsey, Deputies and Representatives, read 2026-10-12: 38 People's Deputies and 2 Alderney Representatives (official list). For: Bailiff of Guernsey, Jessica Roland, current term

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