FORMER Chief Minister Frank Walker has admitted he ‘grossly let Jersey down’ during his infamous Newsnight showdown with Jeremy Paxman at the height of the historical child abuse scandal.
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Syvret ‘right’ to voice abuse fears
FORMER Senator Stuart Syvret had legitimate concerns about child abuse and his dismissal from the position of Health Minister was wrong, ex-Home Affairs Minister Wendy Kinnard said on Thursday.
Abuse inquiry latest: Failure over abuse was ‘unforgivable’, says former police officer
The Independent Jersey Care Inquiry was set up following a proposal by Senator Francis Le Gresley that was backed by the States in 2011. It has been charged with investigating what went wrong in Jerseys care system in the years following 1945. It launched in April 2014 and the first public hearings began on 22 […]
Ted Heath: Tell us more, States police are urged
THE States police should release more details of their investigation into former Prime Minister Sir Edward Heath to encourage more potential victims to come forward, says a UK lawyer.
Abuse inquiry latest: Jersey civil service ‘closes ranks’ when faced with criticism and ministers ‘turn into establishment sheep’
The Independent Jersey Care Inquiry was set up following a proposal by Senator Francis Le Gresley that was backed by the States in 2011. It has been charged with investigating what went wrong in Jerseys care system in the years following 1945. It launched in April 2014 and the first public hearings began on 22 […]
Happy birthday Twitter – how has Jersey coped with the rise of online commentary?
LIKE it or loathe it Twitter and its impish, informative stream of comments is here to stay.
Former Senator Syvret’s costs dispute thrown out of court
Stuart Syvret appeared in court on Wednesday to appeal for leave to apply out of time over the payment of a costs order totalling tens of thousands of pounds.
Syvret to speak on child abuse at House of Commons meeting
Former Senator Stuart Syvret is expected to be one of the speakers at the Child Sex Abuse Inquiry Time 4 Justice public meeting which is due to be held at the House of Commons.
Reform Jersey dominating questions in the States
REFORM Jersey is the ‘real opposition’ in the States, the party has claimed after it emerged that all but one question due to be put to ministers in the Assembly this week was from its members.
Stuart Syvret defies Royal Court
FORMER Senator Stuart Syvret risks being jailed for contempt of court after defiantly refusing to obey Royal Court orders stopping him from naming four people on his blog.

