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Bailiff's speeches and statements

2019

Memo to the Greffier of the States referencing Senator Mezec's question

Memo to Greffier of the States referencing Senator Mezec’s question for the Chariman of the Privileges and Procedures Committee on Tuesday 8 January 2019

2018

Liberation Day speech 2018 

Speech given at the Liberation Day service by the Bailiff on 9 May 2018

2017

Assise d’Héritage speech 2017

Speech given for the Assise d’Héritage by the Bailiff on 11 September 2017

Liberation Day speech 2017 

Speech given at the Liberation Day service by the Bailiff on 9 May 2017

The swearing in of Sir Stephen Dalton as Lieutenant Governor of Jersey

Speech given by the Bailiff on 13 March 2017 swearing in the new Lieutenant Governor of Jersey

​​​​​2016

Commonwealth Magistrates and Judges' Association conference speech

Speech given at the Commonwealth Magistrates and Judges' Association conference in Guyana

Battle of the ​Somme commemoration speech 2016

Speech given at the ​commemoration of the Battle of the Somme​ on 1 July 2016

​​Liberation Day speech 2016

Speech given at the Liberation Day service 9 May 2016​

Service at Noirmont War Memorial 2016

Speech given at Noirmont War Memorial on 8 May 2016​

2015

Vigil for the ​Paris terror attack speech

Address given by the Bailiff on 16 November 2015 at the vigil for the Paris terror attacks

Letter to Mr Franç​ois Hollande

Read the letter sent to Mr François Hollande following the Paris terror attacks​ on 13 November 2015​

The Bailiff's address to Her Majesty The Queen

Address given on 9 September 2015 to commemorate the ​longest reigning ​monarch, Her Majesty The Queen​​

Liberation 70 speech (size 21kb)
Speech given at the Liberation 70 celebration in People's Park on 9 May 2015

​​​​2014

Assise d'Héritage speech 2014
Speech given at the annual Assise d'Heritage 15 September 2014

Commemoration of the First World War speech
Speech given at the Ceremony of Light in Royal Square on 4 August 2014

Liberation Day speech 2014
Speech given at the Liberation Day service 9 May 2014

2013

Madeiran visit speech
Speech given at dinner hosted by President of Madeira 12 June 2013

Liberation Day speech 2013
Speech given at the Liberation Day service 9 May 2013

2012

Bad Wurzach speech
Speech given on visit to Bad Wurzach 5 October 2012

Loyal Address for visit of The Prince of Wales
Loyal Address for the visit of Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall 18 July 2012

Arrival of the Olympic Torch speech
Speech given at the arrival of the Olympic Torch 15 July 2012

Fête Nationale (Bastille Day) speech
Speech given on Bastille Day 14 July 2012

Launch of 'The Queen' portrait exhibition speech
Speech given at the launch of 'The Queen' portrait exhibition at Mont Orgueil 24 May 2012

National Portait Gallery speech
Speech given at the National Portriait Gallery on the presentation of 'Equanimity' 21 May 2012

Liberation Day speech 2012
Speech given at the Liberation Day service 9 May 2012

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Assise d'Héritage speech 2011
Speech given at the annual Assise d'Héritage 12 September 2011

Fête Nationale (Bastille Day) speech
Speech given on Bastille Day 14 July 2011

Armed Forces Day speech
Speech given on Armed Forces Day 25 June 2011

Speech given at the Liberation Day service 9 May 2011
 

Speech given on Holocaust Memorial Day speech 27 January 2011

2010

Christmas message 2010
Bailiff’s Christmas Message 2010

Assise d'Héritage speech 2010
Speech given at the annual Assise d'Héritage 13 September 2010

Fête Nationale (Bastille Day) speech
Speech given on Bastille Day 14 July 2010

Madeira Day speech
Speech given on Madeira Day 1 July 2010

Armed Forces Day speech
Speech given on Armed Forces Day 26 June 2010

Liberation Tea Reception speech
Speech given at Liberation Tea Reception 10 May 2010

Liberation Day speech 2010
Speech given at the Liberation Day service 9 May 2010

Bad Wurzach dinner speech
Speech given in Bad Wurzach 28 April 2010

Unveiling of new currency speech
Speech given at unveiling of new Jersey currency 22 February 2010

Holocaust Memorial Day speech
Speech given on Holocaust Memorial Day speech 27 January 2010

2009

Christmas message 2009
Bailiff’s Christmas Message 2009

unveiling of Gaspé Stone speech
Speech given at unveiling of Gaspé Stone 16 September 2009

Assise d'Héritage speech
Speech given at the annual Assise d'Héritage 14 September 2009

Fête Nationale (Bastille Day) speech
Speech given on Bastille Day 14 July 2009

Speech given at the Liberation Day service 9 May 2009

2008

Speech given at the swearing in of members of the States 8 December 2008
 
Speech given to celebrate 40th Anniversary of the Overseas Aid Committee 24 October 2008
 
Speech given at the annual Assise d'Héritage 15 September 2008
 
Speech given at the swearing in of Mrs Bridget Shaw as Assistant Magistrate June 2008
 
Speech given at the Liberation Day service 9 May 2008
 
Statement from the Bailiff 17 April 2008​
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