Alderney's politicians have been urged not to buckle under pressure from the Ministry of Justice (MoJ).
Later this month the States will debate, for the third time, whether it should pass the evidence in civil proceedings law.
The States decided by a 6-4 majority not to approve the law at its April meeting due to the removal of the so-called "Henry VIII clause" ? one which maintains Alderney's independence by allowing the island to amend laws that have already been passed without a rubber stamp from the MoJ in London.
Guernsey's Bailiff, Geoffrey Rowland, wrote to the President of the States, Sir Norman Browse, to say he was worried that Alderney's dogged stance could lead to different civil evidence rules in three Bailiwick jurisdictions.
Mr Rowland said: "I was concerned when Sark did not see fit to pass a Bailiwick law that the rules of civil evidence in Sark would differ from the evidence rules to be put in place in Guernsey and Alderney. I am now acutely concerned that we may end up with different civil evidence rules in all three jurisdictions.
"I would hope that the States of Alderney might see fit to revisit its decision."
At last night's people's meeting, former States member David Thornburrow attacked the MoJ and urged Alderney's politicians to stand firm.
"Somebody has simply sent this law back without having the courtesy to listen to the debate. There has been no response to what Richard Willmott said at the last States meeting.
"Some of our members voted against the law because they didn't understand what they were being asked to approve but no one has had the courtesy to contact them. I am appalled and believe the States should stand firm and not buckle."
Bill Walden, convener at the meeting, said nobody had contacted the States to his knowledge.
Chief executive David Jeremiah said: "There has been a great deal of contact at civil service level but I am not able to report what has been discussed at this time."
Islanders were also warned to expect further rises in the cost of water at the Island Hall meeting, which was attended by 15 people.
States members will vote on whether to increase rates by ten per cent in 11 days' time but Mr Walden said home owners shouldn't be surprised by more price hikes.
"It is fair to say we can expect rises above RPI for the foreseeable future. We could and perhaps should have raised it by more than ten per cent this time because it will not wipe out the Water Board's budget deficit.
"However, we felt it would be very harsh on people on restricted incomes to raise it by more than ten per cent."
One islander said the States must work hard to improve the quality of the water as many people only drink the bottled variety.
Mr Walden said: "Water is one of our main priorities and infrastructure improvements are ongoing. Hopefully there will be no need for people to buy bottled water in future."
Alderney's next States meeting will be held on Monday, June 22 in the Courthouse from 5.30pm.
The Guernsey Bereavement Service has made three visits to Alderney over the past few months and would like to continue to help you. We are visiting the island again on
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The Guernsey Bereavement Service has made three visits to Alderney over the past few months and would like to continue to help you. We are visiting the island again on
Tuesday, 23rd February 2024 and would invite anyone who feels they would like Bereavement Counselling to telephone the Bereavement Service Office on 257778 to make a time to meet one of our counsellors. 