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Crown dependencies are territories that are directly under the sovereignty of the British Crown but are not part of the United Kingdom. They have a unique relationship with the UK, with a certain level of self-governance, but the British government is still responsible for defense and foreign affairs. The Crown dependencies are:

  1. The Isle of Man (located in the Irish Sea between Great Britain and Ireland)
  2. Jersey (part of the Channel Islands, near France)
  3. Guernsey (another Channel Island, near France)

Each of these dependencies has its own legal system, political institutions, and tax laws, though they are ultimately overseen by the British Crown. The relationship is generally based on historical arrangements and charters that give them more autonomy than a typical British overseas territory.

For example:

  • The Isle of Man has its own parliament, government, and laws.
  • Jersey and Guernsey have their own parliaments (the States of Jersey and States of Guernsey, respectively), and they also have independence in areas such as finance and taxation.

They are not represented in the UK Parliament, but the UK is responsible for their defense and international relations, ensuring that they are included in diplomatic activities. These dependencies are also exempt from many of the laws that apply to the UK, and they operate with considerable legal and fiscal independence.