THE first-of-its-kind case which saw veteran politician Philip Ozouf narrowly avoid a jail term for breaching the Island’s immigration laws has led to renewed calls for modern slavery legislation to be brought before the States urgently. In a damning depiction of his crimes, the Royal Court heard from Crown Advocate William Redgrave that Ozouf “portrayed […]
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Bid to suspend Deputy slammed as ‘disproportionate’ by fellow politician
A BID to suspend Deputy Philip Ozouf for motoring offences is “misguided”, “entirely disproportionate” and should be withdrawn, a senior politician and former Bailiff has said. Deputy Philip Bailhache, who has completed 16 years as a States Member in a career that has also included stints as Bailiff, Deputy Bailiff, Solicitor General and Attorney General, […]
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Scrutiny over Ozouf’s 2022 election campaign following sentencing
PHILIP Ozouf’s 2022 election campaign has come under scrutiny following his sentencing for immigration offences involving the illegal employment of Rwandan nationals, after it emerged that some of the workers had put up posters and distributed leaflets at his request. Ozouf was this week handed 120 hours community service and a £5,000 fine by the […]
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Members return after summer break to packed political agenda
LONG-AWAITED reforms to rental property legislation, the security of Jersey’s borders, changes to electoral law and the possible suspension of a States Member are among the items on a packed agenda as the States Assembly returns to action next week. Housing Minister Sam Mézec’s proposed changes to the Island’s Residential Tenancy Law were last discussed […]
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Review of complaints procedure backed by Members
NEW measures dealing with how politicians can be punished when complaints against them are upheld will be considered as part of a major review backed by the States Assembly. Politicians voted unanimously in favour of a proposition brought by Deputy Raluca Kovacs, who said the existing sanctions available were narrow and inflexible, negatively impacting levels […]
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Assembly votes to suspend former minister: Full report and analysis
THE suspension of one of Jersey’s most recognisable politicians is a “positive step” to restoring public confidence in the States Assembly, the chair of the committee which upholds Members’ standards has said. Deputy Philip Ozouf’s political future was in the balance yesterday after the Assembly dramatically voted to suspend him without pay for 28 days […]
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Politicians get ready for busy Assembly agenda
LEGISLATION covering dangerous dogs and maritime safety, the future of Havre des Pas Lido and the possible suspension of a States Member are among the items listed for a potentially lively meeting of the States Assembly this week. Politicians are set to debate a proposition from the Constables Committee that will see changes to the […]
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Committee chair declines to progress Ozouf suspension move after tied vote
A PROPOSITION calling for the suspension of Deputy Ozouf looks likely to be debated by States Members in the coming weeks – although it remains unclear who will initiate the move. After a letter was sent to the Privileges and Procedures Committee by Reform Jersey leader Deputy Sam Mézec on Monday, PPC chair Deputy Steve […]
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Defiant Ozouf cites ‘over-riding’ intention to stay in office
A DEFIANT Deputy Philip Ozouf has spelled out his wish to carry on serving the people of his district in the face of a move to suspend him from the States Assembly over an admitted breach of immigration law. The representative from St Saviour will be the subject of a behind-closed doors debate on 11 […]
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Former minister to be sentenced over immigration offences
FORMER External Relations and Treasury Minister Philip Ozouf was due to appear before the Royal Court this morning to be sentenced for a series of immigration offences. The current St Saviour Deputy pleaded guilty to five charges relating to the employment of Rwandan nationals in November. The offences span from December 2021 to May 2023 […]
