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BBC News
08-05-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Survey shows support for landlord and tenant rights in Guernsey
A public consultation has supported calls to give Guernsey's landlords and tenants more rights when issues neither party has many legal rights in the event of problems such as short notice evictions from landlords or properties left in poor condition by Committee for Environment and Infrastructure, which launched the survey, said 239 responses were received and showed support for its proposal to change the law. Committee president deputy Lindsay de Sausmarez said the survey results showed "strong support" for ensuring that "clear, baseline protections" were in place for both parties. The proposals, which islanders were invited to comment on, included:The type of living arrangements to which the legislation would applyThe minimum content of tenancy agreementsTenancy types, fixed and rolling tenancies and their applicationStatutory rights and responsibilities of each partySpecific grounds for possession by the landlordMinimum notice periods for each party The committee said the survey was part of its Guernsey Housing Plan, which sets out the steps the government is taking to tackle the island's "significant housing pressures".A total of 239 responses were received, including 138 from landlords and their representatives, and 61 from tenants."The feedback from the survey was extremely valuable and enabled the committee to identify several areas where the proposals could be refined to reflect the responses, and where additional elements should be considered," it said. "Fundamentally, the consultation confirmed that for any new legislation in this area to be effective, the right systems and processes need to be in place to support it."The legislation would include a tribunal or ombudsman service and a statutory deposit protection scheme. 'Clarity, security and accountability' De Sausmarez said: "While we know many landlords already meet or exceed the standards suggested, the consultation process has shown strong support for ensuring that clear, baseline protections are in place for both landlords and tenants."This is simply about providing greater clarity, security, and accountability across a sector that plays a vital role in our housing system, and the feedback from the consultation is very useful in shaping how that can be done in a way that is practical, workable and proportionate."
ITV News
02-05-2025
- ITV News
Laws banning snares and other animal traps come into force in Guernsey
New laws aimed at protecting animals in Guernsey have come into force. The Animal Welfare (Guernsey) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025 places restrictions on snares, glue traps and lamping - the practice of using bright lights to dazzle hunted animals. The changes also give greater enforcement powers for animal welfare investigations. Deputy Lindsay de Sausmarez, President of the Committee, said: 'The Ordinance will have a notably positive effect on the lives of Guernsey's animals, aligning with legislative advancements elsewhere in recognition of animal sentience and helping fulfil our international Conventions and trade agreement obligations.' The proposals were put forward by the Committee for the Environment & Infrastructure and got approved by the island's assembly in July 2024. What are the new laws? As of 1st May 2025, it is an offence to: use, sell, or be in possession of snares or gin/leg-hold traps to capture or kill animals; use glue traps, for instance rodent glue boards, except if carried out by a pest controller licensed by the States Veterinary Office; use artificial lighting or illuminating devices to capture, take, control or slaughter animals. Night vision devices are still allowed and using lights to identify or capture animals for environmental or scientific purposes is permitted under licence. Certain stunning and slaughtering devices that do not meet humane standards for culling birds and small mammals are also prohibited. The laws also prevent the farming of animals for fur, feathers and down or hides and skin as a primary product. The production of foie gras by force-feeding and using wild animals in circuses is also banned. Insect traps are still allowed, however they must be set up in a way that won't lead to larger animals becoming caught in them.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Age to become part of anti-discrimination laws
Plans to protect islanders from discrimination based on their age have been approved by the States. Protection from discrimination is currently protected on the grounds of race, carer status, sexual orientation, religion or belief, with age coming into force within six months. The changes mean people are protected from age discrimination in work, when buying goods and services, accommodation and education. Committee for Employment & Social Security Vice-President Lindsay de Sausmarez said: "It is really good to have got such strong support for the committee's proposals and this is the next iteration of the prevention of discrimination ordinance." It is hoped the laws will allow people to participate in the work force for longer if they choose to because it will mean that they are not facing arbitrary retirement ages. The proposal is the latest stage of the introduction of anti-discrimination legislation in the bailiwick after initial changes came into force in 2023. The Prevention of Discrimination Ordinance will be brought back to the States during the next government term. Follow BBC Guernsey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to Age discrimination law proposed for Guernsey Tribunal receives 16 complaints under new law Anti-discrimination law is 'amazing' - campaigners States of Guernsey
BBC News
02-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Age to become part of Guernsey anti-discrimination laws
Plans to protect islanders from discrimination based on their age have been approved by the from discrimination is currently protected on the grounds of race, carer status, sexual orientation, religion or belief, with age coming into force within six changes mean people are protected from age discrimination in work, when buying goods and services, accommodation and for Employment & Social Security Vice-President Lindsay de Sausmarez said: "It is really good to have got such strong support for the committee's proposals and this is the next iteration of the prevention of discrimination ordinance." It is hoped the laws will allow people to participate in the work force for longer if they choose to because it will mean that they are not facing arbitrary retirement ages. The proposal is the latest stage of the introduction of anti-discrimination legislation in the bailiwick after initial changes came into force in Prevention of Discrimination Ordinance will be brought back to the States during the next government term.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
States to look at motorbike and car noise limits
The States of Guernsey is looking at introducing potential restrictions on excessive noise from motorbikes, mopeds and cars. Environment and Infrastructure (E&I) and Home Affairs proposed carrying out a data collection trial to see if introducing a decibel limit could cut down on noise. Altering a vehicle's exhaust to deliberately increase noise would also become an offence under the proposals, bringing the bailiwick in line with Jersey and the UK. Home Affairs President Rob Prow said: "Motorbikes, mopeds and cars with excessively loud exhausts have been a growing problem in the bailiwick for some years." The trial would "evaluate the practicality of implementing noise thresholds" based on international best practices, the States said. E&I President Lindsay de Sausmarez said there was "longstanding public concern about the excessive noise that some vehicles create". The trial would help determine whether decibel limits or other measure were needed, but the group did not want to "hold up the more immediate progress", they said. Follow BBC Guernsey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to 'It's the high-pitch engine that's relentless' States to look at how to tackle noisy vehicles Mixed reaction for 2025 Guernsey Rally States of Guernsey
