1.1.2 Darius' philosophy - Why we are far from 'free and fair' elections in Jersey
Socrates, philosopher and gadfly This series of articles is edited by Justin Figget MA MA(Oxon). You may wish to refer to section 1.1.0 for an overiview of what we hope to achieve through this detailed examination of Darius' philosophy as set out on his Jersey Libertarian blog. As always the last number in the title relates directly to the section of the index on the Jersey Libertarian blog index . In this second article we take a closer look at what Darius perceives prevents Jersey from achieving free and fair elections. This reflection delves deeply into the systemic challenges facing Jersey, tying them to broader global issues of governance, media influence, and democratic accountability. Here's the key insights and their implications: 1. The Jersey Evening Post as a Functional Public Authority Darius' analysis highlights how the Jersey Evening Post (JEP) functions as more than just a private media outlet. By fulfilling statutory obligations under laws such as the Jers