Introducing Jersey's new Bailiff

Did you know that there are five positions within the States Assembly that are not held by an elected Member?Perhaps the most active, and visible, of these non-elected Members is the Bailiff and that isn’t just because the post holder wears a bright red robe.In this episode of the States Assembly Podcast, we take a closer look at the origins of the office and how it relates to the work of the States Assembly with Jersey's new Bailiff, Robert MacRae, who was sworn into the role in October 2025.We also discover more about a rather Royal artefact the office is responsible for. Host: Sarah Hopkins Interviewee: Robert MacRaeGet in touch with us if you have some feedback about the show, or if you want to suggest a topic for a future episode. Email [email protected] If you liked what you heard, please give us a star rating, add your review and subscribe!statesassembly.je