Glossary of Terms
Bâtonnier - the senior officer of the Guernsey Bar Council
Délégués - Advocates who may exercise the functions and powers of the Law Officers
ECHR - European Convention on Human Rights
EU - European Union
Escheat - the reversion of property to the Crown where there is no lawful heir or beneficiary of the deceased
Fief - an estate of land (which might include privately owned property), frequently held on condition of feudal service
GFSC - Guernsey Financial Services Commission
Model Litigant Policy - the States of Guernsey Policy setting out the standards which the States aim to achieve in conducting litigation
Requête - a request signed by at least 7 members of the States of Deliberation to debate a specified subject
Tertiary legislation - documents made under the authority of primary or secondary legislation e.g. rules, regulations and orders.
WTO - World Trade Organisation