Democracy Week

Democracy Week takes place each September and is a chance for Islanders to learn about and get involved with Jersey's political system.

The aim is to support everyone in understanding and feeling empowered and confident to make their voice heard at every stage of the electoral cycle. Democracy Week coincides with the anniversary of the Corn Riots.

Events over past years have included:

Jersey's first People's Debate
Suffragette Film Screening at Jersey Museum
#PlanToStand Breakfast Event for future election candidates
Free Guided Tours of the States Chamber
Political History Walking Tours of St Helier
Display of landmark political campaigns in the Royal Square
Pop-up stands to answer all your Election questions
Constituency Drop-ins with States Members around the Island
Political book display at Jersey Library
Launch of an Anniversary episode of the States Assembly podcast
'My Island' art competition with all entries displayed in the Royal Square
Local students working with local artists to decorate a Democracy Bus with ideas to improve the Island.

Education and Outreach Activities

In addition, a range of educational and outreach activities have been delivered, including:

Final of the Year 8 'Mark My Words' Oracy Competition
First meeting of the new Jersey Youth Assembly
Visits to and from schools across the Island led by States Members
Corporate and Community Tours of the States Chamber
Democracy Week resource packs distributed to Schools and colleges
Competitions for Primary School students

If you would like to organise for your school, college, business or charity to visit the Chamber or have a 'lunch and learn' in your place of work, please email [email protected].

"It's been fantastic to see Democracy Week grow again and particularly to see schools and other community groups embrace the week and run their own events in addition to those offered by the States Assembly. We always set out to ensure that the Democracy Week programme includes something for all Islanders, with a particular focus on reaching people who have not engaged with Jersey's democratic system before. We look forward to seeing the ongoing impact of these initiatives throughout the political cycle and when it comes to the 2026 election."
Deputy Carina Alves, Chair of the Privileges and Procedures Sub-Committee for Political Awareness and Education