AN independent inquiry into the controversy surrounding the breakdown of the relationship between the RNLI and the St Helier lifeboat crew could be set up, as there are a number of questions that still need answering, the Environment Minister has said.
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‘It was like being abused all over again’
AN abuse victim who faced the ‘horrendous’ experience of being cross-examined by his attacker in court has made an impassioned plea for politicians to change the ‘barbaric’ legal system.
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Farnham: ‘I want to be Chief Minister’
A CONTENDER for the position of Jersey’s Chief Minister has emerged while rumours circulate about the ambitions of Senator Ian Gorst’s inner circle, a number of whom may be looking to succeed him after the general election.
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Assembly to debate Budget
NEXT year’s Budget – which includes proposals for a retail tax, higher taxes on wealthy immigrants and price rises on cigarettes – is due to be debated in this week’s States sitting.
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Anger over attitudes to breastfeeding in public
MOTHERS have hit out after the publication of figures which show that three in five Islanders believe that breastfeeding should be done discreetly.
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Breastfeeding mothers ‘need more support’
BREASTFEEDING mothers have called for more support from their employers when they return to work as well as better facilities in town to feed their babies.
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Letter to the Editor: Support should be given to breastfeeding mothers
I WAS saddened and distraught at Barbara Clarke’s letter (JEP 2 August), that she took the word ‘Champion’ literally.
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Immigration and electoral reform hot topics in St Ouen
THE final moments of the Senatorial hustings in St Ouen had some hallmarks more akin to a rock show than an election dogfight.
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Rape law change ‘will have impact on detection rates’
A PROPOSED overhaul of sexual offences law which will involve more offences being classed as rape and changes to the way victims give evidence in court will have a ‘significant impact’ on the number of cases that go undetected, the States police have said.
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Use of consultants is a hot topic at hustings
STATES reform, the use of consultants and party politics were among the issues discussed during a packed Senatorial hustings at St Clement’s parish hall this week.
