Progress developing a Heritage and Antiquities Law
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WQ.67/2025
WRITTEN QUESTION TO THE MINISTER FOR SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
BY DEPUTY J. RENOUF OF ST. BRELADE
QUESTION SUBMITTED ON MONDAY 17th FEBRUARY 2025 ANSWER TO BE TABLED ON MONDAY 24th FEBRUARY 2025
Question
"Will the Minister advise what progress, if any, has been made in finalising the Heritage (Jersey) Law 202- and when he proposes to bring this Law to the States Assembly?"
Answer
The draft law is now in a mature form and due to be lodged before the 2025 summer recess.
The necessary subordinate legislation has been developed alongside the new primary law and, taken together, will provide clarity on the technical definitions of treasure troves and the crowns customary rights.
A public consultation is planned for Q2 2025 ahead of consideration by the States Assembly.