A LANDMARK UK court ruling on protest laws has “no relevance” to Jersey, the Attorney General has insisted – as he firmly rejected comparisons between the Island’s new public order legislation and controversial measures introduced in England and Wales. Attorney General designate Matthew Jowitt said Jersey’s Crime (Public Order) (Jersey) Law 2024 is “not in […]
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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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Minister: £12m market improvement plants ‘won’t see the light of day’
PLANS to invest up to £12m to revamp the town markets will ‘not see the light of day’ according to Jersey’s Infrastructure Minister, who has hinted that the money could be better spent elsewhere. St John Constable Andy Jehan told the Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel that the department did not have a “money […]
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Wind farm debate delayed after Members excused attendance
A MUCH-ANTICIPATED debate about whether Jersey should move towards building an offshore wind farm will now take place tomorrow, it has been decided. A proposition from the Council of Ministers had been listed as the first item of public business for today’s States Assembly sitting, but the agenda was changed following an application by Environment […]
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Backbenchers question Chief Minister about government’s commitment to transparency
A SERIES of disgruntled backbenchers have challenged Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham on the government’s commitment to transparency and how much information it intended to produce ahead of the States’ Budget debate. During oral questions yesterday, Deputy Farnham told Deputy Karen Wilson that departmental plans would not be available ahead of that debate, something he said […]
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Bid to “prioritise” creation of corporation manslaughter laws
FUNDING to ensure work to develop and introduce a corporate manslaughter law in Jersey could be included in this year’s Budget debate, with a backbench politician saying it is “essential”. Deputy Hilary Jeune told the JEP she is “currently exploring the possibility” of bringing an amendment to the government’s Budget to ensure funding is allocated […]
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Minister set to be grilled over mounting AquaSplash deficit
SCRUTINY leaders will be demanding answers from the Infrastructure Minister in the wake of revelations about the cost to taxpayers of the AquaSplash pool in St Helier rising beyond £1 million this year. Following the publication of the government’s annual accounts, it emerged that the facility in St Helier faced an operating deficit of £750,000, […]
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Concerns raised in States about impact of new minimum wage on traineeships
A POLITICIAN has raised concerns that the Island’s new minimum wage and the removal of the training wage could be hampering young Islanders’ chances of getting an apprenticeship. Deputy Hilary Jeune highlighted the case of an 18-year-old who she said had applied to 31 companies for a traineeship without success. Feedback given by the businesses […]
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Gov first-time buyers scheme “paused” but could return subject to further funding
A GOVERNMENT scheme which helps Islanders buy their first home is currently subject to “a bit of a pause”, according to the Housing Minister – but could be “reignited at any point”. Deputy Sam Mézec told members of the Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel that the pause would allow time to evaluate the impact […]
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Minister to discuss firearms law with parish Constables
THE Home Affairs Minister is to discuss changes to existing firearms legislation, and a possible gun amnesty, with Constables after it was revealed there were more than 8,000 guns registered in Jersey. Deputy Mary Le Hegarat said it was something she intended to raise during a meeting with parish Constables, who are responsible for issuing […]
