DEPUTY Philip Ozouf – who earlier this month avoided a jail sentence over a string of immigration offences – is facing a third suspension from the States Assembly. The Privileges and Procedures Committee, which is oversees the Members’ Code of Conduct, has brought forward a proposal which, if approved, would see the St Saviour Deputy […]
Search results
Posted inNews
Calls for anti-modern slavery legislation following Ozouf sentencing
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 […]
Posted inNews
Deputy to appear in Magistrate’s Court over alleged immigration offences
A JERSEY politician has expressed his “regret” over an upcoming court appearance linked with alleged offences under the Island’s immigration law. Speaking in the States Assembly this morning, St Saviour Deputy Philip Ozouf confirmed that the charges related “to the employment of Rwandan nationals”. He said that he was aware that, as a States member, […]
Posted inNews
“Enough is enough” – clear-cut vote follows tense suspension debate
ALTHOUGH it never seemed likely to conclude in a knife-edge vote, the suspension debate relating to Deputy Philip Ozouf nevertheless sparked tension among States Members. Ahead of the debate, Deputy Sir Philip Bailhache proposed that it be postponed by a fortnight. He described this as a question of fairness, citing the “fundamental principle of hearing […]
Posted inNews
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A BID to suspend Deputy Philip Ozouf for motoring offences is “misguided”, “entirely disproportionate” and should be withdrawn, a senior politician and former Bailiff has said.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, […]
Posted inNews
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 […]
Posted inNews
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 […]
Posted inNews
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 […]
Posted inNews
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 […]
Posted inNews
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 […]
