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In the above speech Lord Irvine makes reference to the fact that the office of Lord Chancellor 'carries significant authority within all three branches of Government'. Such diverse authority raises questions as to its within Human Human but judgment designed support position

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He has been relieved of some of his administrative responsibilities by the appointment of the States Advisory and Finance Committee which is in the nature of a co-ordinating committee with advisory powers but the Bailiff may, in his own discretion, lay before the States any matter which he has previously referred to the Committee providing that he gives the Committee an opportunity to acquaint the States with its views. While the Bailiff is responsible for arranging the business to come before the States, he is not in a position to refuse to place before the States any question of business if so requested by Members or committees of the States. The assembly looks to the Bailiff for advice on matters affecting the Constitution of the Island. In the course of insular legislation or in discussions arising from communications from the Privy Council or the Home Department, it is the duty of the Bailiff to represent the views of the Island in constitutional matters. In the event of differences between the Crown and the States it is the historical duty of the Bailiff to represent the views of the people of the Island.