Jersey’s first female Viscount standing for election

Wednesday 13 April 2022

The first woman to hold the position of Viscount in Jersey has announced she will be standing for election.

Advocate Elaine Millar is hoping to be elected Deputy in the newly-created district of St. John, St. Lawrence and Trinity.

Advocate Millar has lived in Jersey for 26 years, and in Trinity for more than 20.

She previously worked in financial services, and became partner of law firm Mourant du Feu and Jeune and a Director of the RBS/NatWest International Group.

In July 2015, she became the first woman to be appointed as Viscount of the Royal Court of Jersey. The role saw her lead the department responsible for executing court orders, such as serving summonses, making wage arrests, as well as other general court enforcement duties, as well as carrying out the duties of Coroner and administering Désastre (bankruptcy) proceedings.

“As Viscount, I was responsible for the provision of important public services. I believe, however, that I can make a greater personal contribution and a positive difference to my community by becoming a member of the States Assembly,” Advocate Millar, who will be standing as an independent candidate, commented.

Pictured: Advocate Millar was Viscount of the Royal Court for seven years, and stepped down this year to stand for election.

She continued: “Jersey has given me a successful career and great opportunities. It is time for me to give back and to contribute to the effort to preserve Jersey as a unique and special place to live and work. 

“We are facing some very significant challenges, which have been worsened by Brexit, the coronavirus pandemic and conflict in Europe. We remain in a period of great uncertainty and volatility. More than ever we now need politicians who can think clearly, make brave decisions and deliver positive and effective outcomes for the people of Jersey."

Jersey's election will be taking place in June 2022.