The Conference, which is hosted by each of the Crown Dependencies in turn, was held over two days.

In addition to welcoming delegates from Jersey and the Isle of Man, the Customs and Immigration Service in Guernsey was also pleased to welcome colleagues from Guernsey Police, and guest speakers from the United Kingdom's Border and Immigration Agency.

Rob Prow, Chief Officer of Customs and Immigration explained that:

"The Conference provides an ideal opportunity for those working within the areas of Immigration and Nationality in each of the Crown Dependencies to discuss issues of mutual interest. For example, the introduction of second generation biometric passports, the e-Borders programme, changes to UK passport issuing policy, work permit policy, deportation and asylum issues and changes to UK legislation and their effect in the Islands, were all matters discussed during the two days."

He added:

"Conferences such as these are vital in ensuring that the Crown Dependencies are fully informed of the changes taking place in all areas of Immigration and Nationality work. All those attending derive great benefit from discussing the policies and practices applicable in their own and other jurisdictions. The guest speakers from the UK are able to update the Islands on specific operational and policy matters and also benefit from meeting colleagues working in the Islands."