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Make states old age pensions exempt from tax
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Make false allegations of rape a crime with the same punishment as the crime
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Make states old age pensions exempt from tax
The government responded on 3 July 2024
Jersey has a world-leading tax threshold of £20,000 for single individuals. Anyone with income below that threshold does not pay a penny in income tax.
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States Assembly to request a cease fire in Gaza
The government responded on 31 May 2024
On 27th February 2024 the States Assembly held a debate on a report and proposition entitled Ceasefire in Gaza (P.7/2024). The outcome was a vote 45-0 in favour of the proposition as amended.
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Increase sentencing for causing death by dangerous driving
The government responded on 3 April 2024
The Minister for Home Affairs is acutely aware that offences of this nature can have a devastating impact on all who are affected, including victims, their families and the community more widely.
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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
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Higher sentences for paedophiles.
This topic was debated on 17 July 2019
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Make Green Street a one way road
This topic was debated on 4 June 2019
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