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Clean Jersey’s water, build a treatment plant & improve PFAS related healthcare
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Make false allegations of rape a crime with the same punishment as the crime
The government responded on 9 December 2024
The act of rape is an abhorrent crime that causes significant physical and psychological harm. It is criminalised under Article 5 of the Sexual Offences (Jersey) Law 2018.
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Create dedicated dog-friendly beaches throughout the summer months
The government responded on 10 September 2024
Ministers are mindful of the need to balance the interests of all beach users.
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Free parking in town on Saturdays in all States operated car parks.
The government responded on 5 September 2024
The town centre continues to perform positively compared to the situation nationally. Free parking on Saturday’s would not benefit the overall economy and likely increase the cost of weekday parking.
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Introduce an immediate reduction in road fuel duty
This topic was debated on 4 October 2022
Read the transcript at statesassembly.gov.je
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Make states old age pensions exempt from tax
This topic was debated on 13 November 2024
Read the transcript at statesassembly.gov.je
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Write off income tax liability for prior year if moved to current year basis.
This topic was debated on 21 October 2020
Read the transcript at statesassembly.gov.je
See all petitions debated by the States Assembly (7)