Jersey

Jersey is a self-governing island and dependency of the British Crown, located near the coast of France. It's currently newsworthy for two distinct reasons. Firstly, Jersey's parliament has recently approved a bill to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill adults who reside on the island, requiring royal assent to become law. This makes Jersey the second British island to approve such legislation, contrasting with the stalled progress of a similar bill in the UK parliament. Secondly, authorities in Jersey are reportedly investigating whether funds raised from Roman Abramovich's sale of Chelsea FC in 2022 constitute proceeds of crime. This investigation potentially complicates the UK government's plans for utilizing those funds and adds a layer of legal complexity to the situation.