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British islands not forming part of the UK but partly affected by EU law: the Channel Islands and The Isle of Man.
Although these islands are within the EU's customs territory, EU competition rules do not apply to them, except so far as is necessary to permit the United Kingdom, of which they are dependencies, to observe its obligations under the 1972 Treaty of Accession (see art 227.5(c), EEC). Manxmen and Channel Islanders do not benefit from the EU rules on the free movement of persons and services within the Union, but EU natural and legal persons enjoy 'equal treatment' under EU law. LA can be applied for by EU nationals. The Brussels Convention (see chapter 5 section I of this guide) does not apply.
See article 227.5(c), EEC; 3rd protocol to the (UK) Treaty of Accession, 22 January 1972, articles 2 and 4; and the UK Jurisdiction & Judgments Act, 1982.
There is internal self-government, with legislatures, courts and legal professions in these territories, quite distinct from those of the UK.
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In these islands, LA is still granted by the Leader of the Bar, the bâtonnier, of Jersey (at St. Helier) or of Guernsey (at St. Peterport). Two other islands, which have limited internal self-government (Alderney and Sark), come ultimately under the jurisdiction of Guernsey. There is a Channel Islands Appeal Court, with appeal from it to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in London.