Democracy Week 2024
Democracy Week is an annual event which aims to provide opportunities for Islanders of all ages to learn about and engage with local politics.
Jersey’s fifth annual Democracy Week will take place from Monday 23 to Saturday 28 September, with a broad range of events and activities designed to inspire and inform Islanders of all ages and stages of political engagement.
More details about activities and events in Democracy Week 2024 will be available soon.
Highlights from previous years have included:
- Free tours of the States Chamber and Royal Court with Blue Badge Guides;
- Pop-up stands in the town centre to facilitate Islanders speaking directly with their elected representatives and opportunities to learn more about Jersey's political system;
- 'An Introduction to Jersey Politics' event, which provided a 30-minute introduction for anyone wishing to learn about how politics works in Jersey;
- 'Politics Matters' breakfast event, designed to encourage conversations around improving political engagement and voter turnout across all sectors of the Island's workforce;
- A Democracy-themed guided walk around St Helier with a Blue Badge Guide;
- Storytime in the children's section of Jersey Library with readings of 'The Many Hands Club' and other stories by children's author Penny Byrne;
- An art display in the Royal Square;
- A range of school-based activities, from States Members delivering informative workshops to primary school aged students having the opportunity to participate in 'Democracy Days'.
