The Guernsey Parliament meets in the Royal Court House, which has several functions within the government and administration of Guernsey.
The Royal Court handles criminal and civil court proceedings, registration of births, deaths and marriages, registration of property conveyance and meetings of the States of Deliberation (our parliament).
Public Visits
The building itself is open to the public and is often busy with the variety of functions it serves.
The Court's main reception is located near the main entrance in St James Street and is open between 8.45am and 4.30pm. Meetings of Parliament always start at 9:30am.
Accessibility and Security
We are committed to ensuring that our facilities are accessible to everyone, and we provide inclusive arrangements for visitors with disabilities. Visitors should also be prepared for the security measures required to gain admittance.
Learn more about access and security
Attending Parliamentary Sessions
All of Parliament's meetings are open to the public and may be observed from the public gallery.
Please remember that this is a working parliamentary building and, as such, you are expected to behave appropriately. We reserve the right to remove visitors who breach this policy and apply a period of exclusion from our public galleries and parliamentary business.
For all visits, please:
- follow all instructions from parliament staff, including any requests to bring ID with you
- do not leave your bags and personal belongings unattended
- do not smoke in the building
- do not eat or drink in public galleries
- if given one, wear your visitor lanyard and pass at all times. Return it when asked or when leaving
- collect any items retained by security as you leave
- note that protests are not allowed inside the building. Banners, flags and political slogans are forbidden
Watch our video to learn more about what to expect.
Contact Us
If you want more information about visiting us, feel free to get in touch.