THE government survived the first challenge to its Budget as an amendment criticising “profligate” public spending was defeated, albeit with one minister voting against his colleagues. Health Minister Tom Binet was among 15 Members to vote in favour of the amendment by Deputy Philip Bailhache, who proposed that withdrawals from the Social Security Fund in […]
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Members clash over use of Social Security Fund
A GOVERNMENT proposal to reduce the amount of money paid into the Social Security Fund and use it instead as a way of helping businesses adjust to the introduction of the Living Wage was maintained on Wednesday 17 November, after a backbencher’s amendment was rejected. Deputy Sir Philip Bailhache saw his call to restore £10 […]
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Landmark assisted-dying law passes final hurdle
LANDMARK legislation to introduce a legal right for Islanders with terminal conditions to end their lives passed the final hurdle in the States Assembly this morning. Following a lengthy debate that marked the end of a seven-year process to bring in assisted-dying legislation in Jersey, details of the new law were approved by politicians. Members […]
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Commissioner rules no misconduct after government bullying complaint
A COMPLAINT against the States Employment Board and senior ministers from a former government worker who alleged that they were bullied and asked to resign “without warning” has been rejected, following a conduct investigation beset by lengthy legal delays. The grievance was formally lodged with Commissioner for Standards Dr Melissa McCullough in March 2024 and […]
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Rent laws return to Chamber for latest stage of minister’s long-running bid for change
POLITICIANS began a potentially lengthy debate over moves to change the Island’s Residential Tenancy Law yesterday. Housing Minister Sam Mézec introduced his proposition by expressing incredulity that a pro-landlord lobbying group had described the measures as “rushed”, when in fact they had been in preparation for over five years. Longer notice periods, limits on frequency […]
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Former Infrastructure Minister Tom Binet OUT of race for Chief Minister
FORMER Infrastructure Minister Tom Binet has announced he will not be standing for Chief Minister – after failing to get enough support for his candidacy. Less than 24 hours after he ousted Chief Minister Kristina Moore in a successful vote of no confidence, Deputy Binet revealed he has failed to secure the required minimum of […]
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Amendment would block pre-approved assisted dying if capacity is lost
ISLANDERS who give approval to their own assisted death but lose capacity before it takes place would be prevented from proceeding, under an amendment proposed by an Assistant Health Minister. Deputy Barbara Ward is seeking to remove what is known as the “waiver of requirement for future capacity” from the Island’s draft assisted-dying legislation. This […]
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The Chief Minister debate: what happens in a tie?
STATES Members are due to meet tomorrow morning to vote for the Island’s new Chief Minister… but the race is so close that the JEP has had to ask: what happens in a tie? With 49 votes up for grabs, a candidate needs a majority of 25 votes to secure the role. As neither of […]
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Chief Minister ousted in no confidence vote
CHIEF Minister Kristina Moore has been ousted after a successful vote of no confidence lodged by former Infrastructure Minister Tom Binet. Following a debate in the Assembly lasting almost seven hours, 27 States Members ultimately voted for Deputy Binet’s motion, with 22 voting against. Ministers rallied around their Chief Minister in the days running up […]
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The cost of complaints
IT costs nearly £4,000 to investigate a complaint against a States Member, the Island’s political watchdog has revealed – with most grievances resulting in politicians being advised to apologise to each other. Commissioner for Standards Dr Melissa McCullough, who investigates alleged breaches of ethical and behavioural guidelines for politicians, confirmed that investigating a complaint costs […]
