19 – 26 September 2026

Democracy Week is back and offers a chance for Islanders to learn about and get involved with Jersey’s political system.

The aim is to support everyone in understanding and feeling empowered and confident to make their voice heard at every stage of the electoral cycle. Democracy Week coincides with the anniversary of the Corn Riots which took place on 28 September 1769 and was the catalyst for the legislative reforms in 1771 which led to the States Assembly becoming Jersey’s only law-making body.

Planned events are as follows:

Monday 21 September

• Pastries and Politics: Monday 21 September, at The Hub, Windward House, from 8am to 9.30am. This morning event is aimed at businesses and those working in St. Helier. 
• Pop-up stand at the Town Library from 11am – 1pm

Tuesday 22 September

• Tour of the States Chamber: from 12 – 1pm, the tour will also include a Q&A session with States Members
• Join the Conversation is at the Salvation Army café in Minden Street, St. Helier, 10am-11.30am. All welcome. 

Wednesday 23 September

• Pop-up stand in the Central Market from 12-2pm

Thursday 24 September

• Tour of the States Chamber from 12-1pm, the tour will also include a Q&A session with States Members
• Political History walking tour around St. Helier: 10am-11.30am. Led by Blue Badge Guides. These are a great opportunity to learn about the heroes, battles and riots that have helped shape Jersey’s political past. 
• Launch of the States Assembly’s CPD (Continuing Professsional Development) programme for teachers which will provide educators with the ongoing knowledge and support to teach young Islanders about Jersey’s democracy and political system. This will take place at the Jersey Museum AV theatre from 7pm-8.45pm. Free tickets are available to teachers and those working in education, including home educators via Eventbrite.

Friday 25 September

• Democracy on the Move: Friday 25 September, a guided circular walk from the Jersey Pearl Café in St. Ouen, followed by a cuppa and chat in the café. The 45-minute walk will start at 10am from Jersey Pearl and culminate at the café on the Jersey Pearl site until 11.30am. All welcome. 
• ‘Enemies of Liberty: Two Rivals Who Died for Democracy’: 5.30pm, St. Helier. A ‘Tall Tales’ tour with Toby Clyde-Smith: ‘You’ve heard the names, or maybe you haven’t, but do you know the feud? Pierre Le Sueur and François Godfray were Jersey’s greatest political enemies, locked in a struggle that would change everything. This tour tracks their history – and the scars they left on the map. Pick a side and uncover the bitter truth behind two people who gave their lives for the Island.’  

Saturday 26 September

• Political History walking tour around St. Helier: 10am-11.30am. Led by Blue Badge Guides. These are a great opportunity to learn about the heroes, battles and riots that have helped shape Jersey’s political past. 

Full details of these and other information click States Assembly | States Assembly | Jersey’s Elected Parliament – Democracy Week