THE Bailiff, Sir Philip Bailhache, today talks publicly for the first time about his battle with cancer. Sir Philip agreed to tell his story to raise awareness about prostate cancer, which kills around 10,000 men each year in Britain. Despite the number of men who are affected, the disease does not get the same level […]
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Bailiff to retire next year
THE Bailiff, Sir Philip Bailhache, will retire in June. Sir Philip told Members as today’s States sitting began that he had received permission from the Queen to retire in 2009 after almost 15 years as Bailiff. He has sat in the States since 1972 as the Deputy for Grouville, Solicitor General, Attorney General, Deputy Bailiff […]
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We shouldn’t hang our heads in shame
ISLANDERS are not guilty of some unspecified, collective crime of child abuse and need not hang their heads in shame, the Bailiff has said.
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Review of the year – May
Review of the Year – May A GIANT Ferris wheel was erected at Jardins de la Mer as the Island hosted the Jersey Eye for the summer. The 60-metre wheel was brought to Jersey by Paul Talbot for a five-month stay, but it proved a controversial choice before it had even been delivered. There were […]
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The Bailiff champions welfare of children
CHILDREN at the centre of legal battles should be represented in court by a publicly funded lawyer. According to the Bailiff, Sir Philip Bailhache, the welfare of children involved in civil family proceedings should be the priority. Following a recent court case in which a child representative was appointed because of allegations of sexual abuse, […]
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Police investigate Assistant Magistrate
POLICE are investigating Assistant Magistrate Ian Christmas in connection with overseas property investment schemes. Following a recent meeting with the Bailiff, Sir Philip Bailhache, Mr Christmas has agreed to stop working while the investigation continues. It follows a series of dawn raids on Monday at business and residential addresses around the Island. It is understood […]
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New Island charity to aid stroke care
MORE practical help and support is now available for stroke patients and their families in Jersey. Last night, The Stroke Association – which is the only national charity dedicated solely to the care of stroke survivors of all ages – launched a new branch in Jersey. The charity funds research into prevention, treatment and better […]
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Tests ‘do more harm than good’
A PROSTATE cancer screening programme would do more harm than good, according to the Deputy Medical Officer of Health.
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UK to advise on abuse speech?
A LAWYER representing some alleged victims in the major child abuse inquiry has asked UK Justice Secretary Jack Straw to comment on the Bailiff’s Liberation Day speech. Advocate Philip Sinel (pictured) has sent a copy of Sir Philip Bailhache’s speech – which was criticised in some quarters – to Mr Straw asking him if it […]
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A Week in Politics
STATES Members took to last week’s four-day States sitting with all the decorum, emotional maturity and restrained calm of a screaming toddler on a long-haul flight.
