A REVIEW has been launched over a “major concern” of how safe young Islanders are online. The review, which is being carried out by the Children’s, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel, will examine the measures in place to protect young people from online harm, look at regulations that might be applicable to Jersey, and […]
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Scrutiny review into online harms for children following government ‘failure’
THE government has “completely failed” to protect children from online harms, a Scrutiny chair has warned as her panel launches a review into the issue. Deputy Catherine Curtis said a series of public hearings would be held with ministers on the issue. Speaking to the JEP, Deputy Curtis also highlighted a lack of legislation to […]
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Deputy makes lifetime driving ban proposal
DRIVERS who fail to stop and report a road accident that causes serious injury or death could be banned from driving for life, under proposals from a Deputy. Reform Jersey politician Catherine Curtis is asking the Home Affairs Minister to create a new standalone offence for failing to stop and report an accident following a […]
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Proposal for specific ‘failing to stop’ offence receives unanimous support
A BACKBENCH politician has received unanimous support for her proposal to create a specific traffic offence in the wake of the hit-and-run collision which caused the deaths of Dean and Charlie Lowe. Failing to stop and report an accident and to provide assistance to injured people following a serious or fatal injury will now be […]
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Politicians share concerns about damage to children and Island’s reputation
SCRUTINY leaders have expressed renewed concern about the support provided to young Islanders by the Educational Psychology service. With only a week to go until the start of the autumn term, the service remains short-staffed and embroiled in a long-running dispute with the Association of Educational Psychologists after the union branded Jersey an “unsafe” place […]
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Assisted dying draft law lodging delayed
THE first stage in legalising assisted dying in Jersey has been delayed – but the Health Minister said the new law is still “on track” to be debated before the end of the year. Politicians last year voted in favour of setting up an assisted dying service in Jersey for islanders with terminal illnesses and […]
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Assembly backs release proposals for young offenders at Greenfields
CHANGES to the law around the detention of children and young people in the Island’s secure accommodation facility at Greenfields have been approved by the States Assembly. Home Affairs Minister Mary Le Hegarat proposed the amendment to existing law which would mean children and young people serving youth detention in secure accommodation will be allowed […]
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Charity warns of “profound” impact of rape case delays as over 100 left unresolved
IT is “deeply concerning” that more than 100 rape cases remained unresolved at the end of last year, a charity boss said as she called for “sustained” investment in support services and “adequate” resources for police and prosecutors. Jersey Action Against Rape chief executive Tracey Le Brocq made the comments after the States police revealed […]
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Pets in rental homes: guidance published
GUIDANCE for tenants and landlords around keeping pets in rental properties has been published. Tenants should be allowed to keep pets unless there are “reasonable” justifications against this, according to the non-binding document. Landlords are also encouraged to introduce a “pet clause” in any rental agreements. The newly published code of conduct follows a vote […]
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Social media restrictions needed to protect young Islanders from online harm, says Children’s Minister
THERE should be some restrictions on social media platforms to protect children in Jersey from online harm, the Children’s Minister has said. Constable Richard Vibert stressed that this was his personal view and that he would need to speak to ministers, when questioned in this week’s States sitting. A ministerial group has been formed to […]
