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Only Advocates of the Royal Court of Guernsey, Guernsey qualified lawyers, have rights of audience in the Courts of Guernsey. They are represented by the Guernsey Bar Council and currently number 130. However, that does not prevent those qualified elsewhere from working in the Island and there are at the moment 72 such lawyers in Guernsey.
The legal heritage of Guernsey is unique and is a feature of the Island's independence. The roots of Guernsey's jurisprudence can be found in Norman law. Modern day law and practice relating to land and succession in particular reflects the Island's Norman past. However, the strong influence of English common law can be seen in matters of commerce and particularly in relation to the financial services sector. Statutory law passed by Guernsey's parliament, the States of Deliberation, and approved by Her Majesty in Council remains the primary source of law.
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