The St Pier Suspension: A Democratic Failure?
An uninvolved deputy spent two and a half hours reading material about this case and asked me to examine it, as well. It was, in their words, ‘chilling to democracy’.…
The Do-Nothing Deputy
‘The People’s Deputy’ was a title specifically chosen to emphasise the democratic nature of the role. The ‘People’s’ prefix highlighted that these individuals were elected by the public, distinguishing them…
Cannabis as an Exit Drug: A Path Away from Harder Substances
For decades, cannabis has been framed as a “gateway drug,” a substance that leads users down a slippery slope toward harder, more dangerous drugs like heroin or cocaine. This narrative,…
A New Dawn: Lessons from Guernsey’s 4/20 Event
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: DEPUTIES TINA BURY, MARC LEADBEATER, CHRIS BLIN, AIDAN MATTHEWS, GAVIN ST PIER; ORGANISER BRUCE CARUSO; AND ME Before being reshaped by Christianity, Easter was a pagan…
Laws Are Not Enough: When Training Fails, Victims Pay the Price
In Guernsey’s close-knit community, the trust survivors of violent crime place in me is both humbling and heavy. Women and families share their stories of pain and betrayal, often unreported…
Who’s Standing for (Guernsey) Election?
Less than 7 weeks away (14 May) and the majority of current politicians (‘Deputies’) are keeping mum over whether they intend to stand. So, while we wait excitedly for news…
Lies or Incompetence?
Everyone agrees that lying is wrong, but pinning down what counts as a lie has kept linguists, philosophers, and lawyers busy for centuries. For this article, a “lie” requires two…
What Would You Do if You Were Falsely Accused of a Crime?
You may use the full extent of the law and sue for defamation. And on the surface, it appears Deputy Peter Ferbrache has done exactly that. That’s certainly what the…
The Rule of Three (or Four)
If something happens three times or more, it’s probably not a coincidence— it’s a pattern. Ian Fleming knew it when he wrote Goldfinger: “Mr Bond. They have a saying in…
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