Abuse inquiry throws up accounting weaknesses

By Elaine Byrne

POLICE spending on the historical abuse inquiry has exposed ‘serious weaknesses’ in Home Affairs’ accounting arrangements, according to its chief officer.

Steven Austin-Vautier has for the first time revealed that the major inquiry, which has cost the Island millions of pounds, put the arrangements under severe strain.

Last year the States agreed funding of £7.5 million for the investigation and the Treasury department gave an extra £5.9 million to Home Affairs for Haut de la Garenne.

This week the Public Accounts Committee wanted to know who was responsible for the £5.9 million overspend.

In the past Mr Austin Vautier – who is also the accounting officer legally responsible for the department’s expenditure – suggested that police spending may have run out of control and said that he could not justify some of the money spent. The money included £2.6 million for extra staff costs and £1 million to cover travel, accommodation and other expenses.

Speaking at a Scrutiny hearing this week Mr Austin-Vautier explained how the Home Affairs budget was managed.

Article posted on 25th July, 2009 - 2.58pm
Abuse inquiry throws up accounting weaknesses

Abuse inquiry throws up accounting weaknesses

By Elaine Byrne

POLICE spending on the historical abuse inquiry has exposed ‘serious weaknesses’ in Home Affairs’ accounting arrangements, according to its chief officer.

Steven Austin-Vautier has for the first time revealed that the major inquiry, which has cost the Island millions of pounds, put the arrangements under severe strain.

Last year the States agreed funding of £7.5 million for the investigation and the Treasury department gave an extra £5.9 million to Home Affairs for Haut de la Garenne.

This week the Public Accounts Committee wanted to know who was responsible for the £5.9 million overspend.

In the past Mr Austin Vautier – who is also the accounting officer legally responsible for the department’s expenditure – suggested that police spending may have run out of control and said that he could not justify some of the money spent. The money included £2.6 million for extra staff costs and £1 million to cover travel, accommodation and other expenses.

Speaking at a Scrutiny hearing this week Mr Austin-Vautier explained how the Home Affairs budget was managed.

Article posted on 25th July, 2009 - 2.58pm
Abuse inquiry throws up accounting weaknesses

Abuse inquiry throws up accounting weaknesses

By Elaine Byrne

POLICE spending on the historical abuse inquiry has exposed ‘serious weaknesses’ in Home Affairs’ accounting arrangements, according to its chief officer.

Steven Austin-Vautier has for the first time revealed that the major inquiry, which has cost the Island millions of pounds, put the arrangements under severe strain.

Last year the States agreed funding of £7.5 million for the investigation and the Treasury department gave an extra £5.9 million to Home Affairs for Haut de la Garenne.

This week the Public Accounts Committee wanted to know who was responsible for the £5.9 million overspend.

In the past Mr Austin Vautier – who is also the accounting officer legally responsible for the department’s expenditure – suggested that police spending may have run out of control and said that he could not justify some of the money spent. The money included £2.6 million for extra staff costs and £1 million to cover travel, accommodation and other expenses.

Speaking at a Scrutiny hearing this week Mr Austin-Vautier explained how the Home Affairs budget was managed.

Article posted on 25th July, 2009 - 2.58pm
Abuse inquiry throws up accounting weaknesses

Abuse inquiry throws up accounting weaknesses

By Elaine Byrne

POLICE spending on the historical abuse inquiry has exposed ‘serious weaknesses’ in Home Affairs’ accounting arrangements, according to its chief officer.

Steven Austin-Vautier has for the first time revealed that the major inquiry, which has cost the Island millions of pounds, put the arrangements under severe strain.

Last year the States agreed funding of £7.5 million for the investigation and the Treasury department gave an extra £5.9 million to Home Affairs for Haut de la Garenne.

This week the Public Accounts Committee wanted to know who was responsible for the £5.9 million overspend.

In the past Mr Austin Vautier – who is also the accounting officer legally responsible for the department’s expenditure – suggested that police spending may have run out of control and said that he could not justify some of the money spent. The money included £2.6 million for extra staff costs and £1 million to cover travel, accommodation and other expenses.

Speaking at a Scrutiny hearing this week Mr Austin-Vautier explained how the Home Affairs budget was managed.

Article posted on 25th July, 2009 - 2.58pm
Abuse inquiry throws up accounting weaknesses

Senator in court over legal issues

Senator in court over legal issues
by Tony Pike (00744591)

SENATOR Stuart Syvret appeared in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday to set out a timetable to discuss legal issues before his trial.

The politician has denied driving without a licence and failing to notify the relevant authorities of a change of address.

Senator Syvret (43) also faces two charges under the Data Protection Law relating to material published on his internet blog.

Data protection offences can attract unlimited fines, but at the directions hearing yesterday, Assistant Magistrate Bridget Shaw said that she could deal with the case in the Magistrate’s Court. The maximum fine a person can receive in Jersey’s lower court is £5,000.

During the one-hour hearing Senator Syvret, of Rue du Parcq, Grouville, said that he still wanted to make an application for abuse of process for the motoring and data protection charges. Senator Syvret will appear in the Magistrate’s Court on 27 August.

Article posted on 23rd July, 2009 - 2.56pm
Senator in court over legal issues

Senator in court over legal issues

Senator in court over legal issues
by Tony Pike (00744591)

SENATOR Stuart Syvret appeared in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday to set out a timetable to discuss legal issues before his trial.

The politician has denied driving without a licence and failing to notify the relevant authorities of a change of address.

Senator Syvret (43) also faces two charges under the Data Protection Law relating to material published on his internet blog.

Data protection offences can attract unlimited fines, but at the directions hearing yesterday, Assistant Magistrate Bridget Shaw said that she could deal with the case in the Magistrate’s Court. The maximum fine a person can receive in Jersey’s lower court is £5,000.

During the one-hour hearing Senator Syvret, of Rue du Parcq, Grouville, said that he still wanted to make an application for abuse of process for the motoring and data protection charges. Senator Syvret will appear in the Magistrate’s Court on 27 August.

Article posted on 23rd July, 2009 - 2.56pm
Senator in court over legal issues

Senator in court over legal issues

Senator in court over legal issues
by Tony Pike (00744591)

SENATOR Stuart Syvret appeared in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday to set out a timetable to discuss legal issues before his trial.

The politician has denied driving without a licence and failing to notify the relevant authorities of a change of address.

Senator Syvret (43) also faces two charges under the Data Protection Law relating to material published on his internet blog.

Data protection offences can attract unlimited fines, but at the directions hearing yesterday, Assistant Magistrate Bridget Shaw said that she could deal with the case in the Magistrate’s Court. The maximum fine a person can receive in Jersey’s lower court is £5,000.

During the one-hour hearing Senator Syvret, of Rue du Parcq, Grouville, said that he still wanted to make an application for abuse of process for the motoring and data protection charges. Senator Syvret will appear in the Magistrate’s Court on 27 August.

Article posted on 23rd July, 2009 - 2.56pm
Senator in court over legal issues

Senator in court over legal issues

Senator in court over legal issues
by Tony Pike (00744591)

SENATOR Stuart Syvret appeared in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday to set out a timetable to discuss legal issues before his trial.

The politician has denied driving without a licence and failing to notify the relevant authorities of a change of address.

Senator Syvret (43) also faces two charges under the Data Protection Law relating to material published on his internet blog.

Data protection offences can attract unlimited fines, but at the directions hearing yesterday, Assistant Magistrate Bridget Shaw said that she could deal with the case in the Magistrate’s Court. The maximum fine a person can receive in Jersey’s lower court is £5,000.

During the one-hour hearing Senator Syvret, of Rue du Parcq, Grouville, said that he still wanted to make an application for abuse of process for the motoring and data protection charges. Senator Syvret will appear in the Magistrate’s Court on 27 August.

Article posted on 23rd July, 2009 - 2.56pm
Senator in court over legal issues

Solicitor General defends police chief’s suspension

By Ben Quérée

SUSPENDED police chief Graham Power continued his fight for reinstatement in the Royal Court yesterday.

Mr Power has applied for a Judicial Review of Home Affairs Minister Ian Le Marquand’s decision to continue the suspension. The suspended officer cited the Senator’s refusal to take account of positive independent reviews of the historical child abuse investigation into account when deciding to suspend him.

But Solicitor-General Tim Le Cocq, representing the minister, said that a letter from Mr Power’s deputy, David Warcup, had raised credible and serious concerns about the conduct of the inquiry, the media strategy, the way money was handled, and investigative issues.

Advocate Le Cocq said that once he had read that letter, there was really no choice but to suspend Mr Power. Mr Warcup was brought to the Island to replace Lenny Harper as the head of the child abuse inquiry last August, and had day-to-day control of it until November, when he took over from Mr Power following the suspension.

Former Home Affairs Minister Andrew Lewis suspended Mr Power in November, the day after a police press conference at which officers revealed that there was no evidence of murder at the former children’s home at Haut de la Garenne.

Article posted on 23rd July, 2009 - 2.56pm
Solicitor General defends police chief’s suspension

Solicitor General defends police chief’s suspension

By Ben Quérée

SUSPENDED police chief Graham Power continued his fight for reinstatement in the Royal Court yesterday.

Mr Power has applied for a Judicial Review of Home Affairs Minister Ian Le Marquand’s decision to continue the suspension. The suspended officer cited the Senator’s refusal to take account of positive independent reviews of the historical child abuse investigation into account when deciding to suspend him.

But Solicitor-General Tim Le Cocq, representing the minister, said that a letter from Mr Power’s deputy, David Warcup, had raised credible and serious concerns about the conduct of the inquiry, the media strategy, the way money was handled, and investigative issues.

Advocate Le Cocq said that once he had read that letter, there was really no choice but to suspend Mr Power. Mr Warcup was brought to the Island to replace Lenny Harper as the head of the child abuse inquiry last August, and had day-to-day control of it until November, when he took over from Mr Power following the suspension.

Former Home Affairs Minister Andrew Lewis suspended Mr Power in November, the day after a police press conference at which officers revealed that there was no evidence of murder at the former children’s home at Haut de la Garenne.

Article posted on 23rd July, 2009 - 2.56pm
Solicitor General defends police chief’s suspension

Solicitor General defends police chief’s suspension

By Ben Quérée

SUSPENDED police chief Graham Power continued his fight for reinstatement in the Royal Court yesterday.

Mr Power has applied for a Judicial Review of Home Affairs Minister Ian Le Marquand’s decision to continue the suspension. The suspended officer cited the Senator’s refusal to take account of positive independent reviews of the historical child abuse investigation into account when deciding to suspend him.

But Solicitor-General Tim Le Cocq, representing the minister, said that a letter from Mr Power’s deputy, David Warcup, had raised credible and serious concerns about the conduct of the inquiry, the media strategy, the way money was handled, and investigative issues.

Advocate Le Cocq said that once he had read that letter, there was really no choice but to suspend Mr Power. Mr Warcup was brought to the Island to replace Lenny Harper as the head of the child abuse inquiry last August, and had day-to-day control of it until November, when he took over from Mr Power following the suspension.

Former Home Affairs Minister Andrew Lewis suspended Mr Power in November, the day after a police press conference at which officers revealed that there was no evidence of murder at the former children’s home at Haut de la Garenne.

Article posted on 23rd July, 2009 - 2.56pm
Solicitor General defends police chief’s suspension

Solicitor General defends police chief’s suspension

By Ben Quérée

SUSPENDED police chief Graham Power continued his fight for reinstatement in the Royal Court yesterday.

Mr Power has applied for a Judicial Review of Home Affairs Minister Ian Le Marquand’s decision to continue the suspension. The suspended officer cited the Senator’s refusal to take account of positive independent reviews of the historical child abuse investigation into account when deciding to suspend him.

But Solicitor-General Tim Le Cocq, representing the minister, said that a letter from Mr Power’s deputy, David Warcup, had raised credible and serious concerns about the conduct of the inquiry, the media strategy, the way money was handled, and investigative issues.

Advocate Le Cocq said that once he had read that letter, there was really no choice but to suspend Mr Power. Mr Warcup was brought to the Island to replace Lenny Harper as the head of the child abuse inquiry last August, and had day-to-day control of it until November, when he took over from Mr Power following the suspension.

Former Home Affairs Minister Andrew Lewis suspended Mr Power in November, the day after a police press conference at which officers revealed that there was no evidence of murder at the former children’s home at Haut de la Garenne.

Article posted on 23rd July, 2009 - 2.56pm
Solicitor General defends police chief’s suspension

Abuse inquiry: Fourth person is charged

71-YEAR-OLD pensioner has become the fourth person to be charged in connection with Jersey’s historical abuse inquiry.

Ronald George Thorne, of St Helier faces four charges of inciting acts of gross indecency with a boy on four separate occasions.

The alleged offences are said to have taken place between 1983 and 1987. The charges are not related to Haut de la Garenne.

The States police released a statement yesterday saying that they had charged the pensioner following advice received from the legal advisers acting on behalf of the Law Officers’ department.

Article posted on 18th July, 2009 - 2.59pm

Abuse inquiry: Fourth person is charged

Abuse inquiry: Fourth person is charged

71-YEAR-OLD pensioner has become the fourth person to be charged in connection with Jersey’s historical abuse inquiry.

Ronald George Thorne, of St Helier faces four charges of inciting acts of gross indecency with a boy on four separate occasions.

The alleged offences are said to have taken place between 1983 and 1987. The charges are not related to Haut de la Garenne.

The States police released a statement yesterday saying that they had charged the pensioner following advice received from the legal advisers acting on behalf of the Law Officers’ department.

Article posted on 18th July, 2009 - 2.59pm

Abuse inquiry: Fourth person is charged

Abuse inquiry: Fourth person is charged

71-YEAR-OLD pensioner has become the fourth person to be charged in connection with Jersey’s historical abuse inquiry.

Ronald George Thorne, of St Helier faces four charges of inciting acts of gross indecency with a boy on four separate occasions.

The alleged offences are said to have taken place between 1983 and 1987. The charges are not related to Haut de la Garenne.

The States police released a statement yesterday saying that they had charged the pensioner following advice received from the legal advisers acting on behalf of the Law Officers’ department.

Article posted on 18th July, 2009 - 2.59pm

Abuse inquiry: Fourth person is charged

Abuse inquiry: Fourth person is charged

71-YEAR-OLD pensioner has become the fourth person to be charged in connection with Jersey’s historical abuse inquiry.

Ronald George Thorne, of St Helier faces four charges of inciting acts of gross indecency with a boy on four separate occasions.

The alleged offences are said to have taken place between 1983 and 1987. The charges are not related to Haut de la Garenne.

The States police released a statement yesterday saying that they had charged the pensioner following advice received from the legal advisers acting on behalf of the Law Officers’ department.

Article posted on 18th July, 2009 - 2.59pm

Abuse inquiry: Fourth person is charged

Senator pleads not guilty on driving charges

By Harry McRandle

Senator Syvret arrives at the Magistrate’s Court for yesterday’s hearing. Picture by Tony Pike (00744591)

Senator Syvret arrives at the Magistrate’s Court for yesterday’s hearing. Picture by Tony Pike (00744591)

SENATOR Stuart Syvret entered not guilty pleas to two motoring offences when he appeared before the Magistrate’s Court yesterday.

During a hearing that lasted about 45 minutes, the two charges he faces under the Data Protection Law, relating to material published on his blog, were also presented. Data protection offences attract unlimited fines.

Much of the hearing was taken up by legal argument as the Senator sought to establish grounds on which he would be able to make applications to have all the charges against him dismissed.

Senator Syvret (43) denied charges of driving without a licence and failing to notify the relevant authorities of a change of address. He entered the not-guilty pleas after being told by Assistant Magistrate Bridget Shaw that the prosecution would have to release more information to him as part of the rules of disclosure if he pleaded not guilty.

Senator Syvret, whose address was given as Rue de Parcq, Grouville, will appear in court again next Wednesday to make an application that the prosecutions against him are an abuse of process and that the data protection offences should be struck out.

Article posted on 17th July, 2009 - 2.57pm

Senator pleads not guilty on driving charges

Senator pleads not guilty on driving charges

By Harry McRandle

Senator Syvret arrives at the Magistrate’s Court for yesterday’s hearing. Picture by Tony Pike (00744591)

Senator Syvret arrives at the Magistrate’s Court for yesterday’s hearing. Picture by Tony Pike (00744591)

SENATOR Stuart Syvret entered not guilty pleas to two motoring offences when he appeared before the Magistrate’s Court yesterday.

During a hearing that lasted about 45 minutes, the two charges he faces under the Data Protection Law, relating to material published on his blog, were also presented. Data protection offences attract unlimited fines.

Much of the hearing was taken up by legal argument as the Senator sought to establish grounds on which he would be able to make applications to have all the charges against him dismissed.

Senator Syvret (43) denied charges of driving without a licence and failing to notify the relevant authorities of a change of address. He entered the not-guilty pleas after being told by Assistant Magistrate Bridget Shaw that the prosecution would have to release more information to him as part of the rules of disclosure if he pleaded not guilty.

Senator Syvret, whose address was given as Rue de Parcq, Grouville, will appear in court again next Wednesday to make an application that the prosecutions against him are an abuse of process and that the data protection offences should be struck out.

Article posted on 17th July, 2009 - 2.57pm

Senator pleads not guilty on driving charges

Senator pleads not guilty on driving charges

By Harry McRandle

Senator Syvret arrives at the Magistrate’s Court for yesterday’s hearing. Picture by Tony Pike (00744591)

Senator Syvret arrives at the Magistrate’s Court for yesterday’s hearing. Picture by Tony Pike (00744591)

SENATOR Stuart Syvret entered not guilty pleas to two motoring offences when he appeared before the Magistrate’s Court yesterday.

During a hearing that lasted about 45 minutes, the two charges he faces under the Data Protection Law, relating to material published on his blog, were also presented. Data protection offences attract unlimited fines.

Much of the hearing was taken up by legal argument as the Senator sought to establish grounds on which he would be able to make applications to have all the charges against him dismissed.

Senator Syvret (43) denied charges of driving without a licence and failing to notify the relevant authorities of a change of address. He entered the not-guilty pleas after being told by Assistant Magistrate Bridget Shaw that the prosecution would have to release more information to him as part of the rules of disclosure if he pleaded not guilty.

Senator Syvret, whose address was given as Rue de Parcq, Grouville, will appear in court again next Wednesday to make an application that the prosecutions against him are an abuse of process and that the data protection offences should be struck out.

Article posted on 17th July, 2009 - 2.57pm

Senator pleads not guilty on driving charges

Senator pleads not guilty on driving charges

By Harry McRandle

Senator Syvret arrives at the Magistrate’s Court for yesterday’s hearing. Picture by Tony Pike (00744591)

Senator Syvret arrives at the Magistrate’s Court for yesterday’s hearing. Picture by Tony Pike (00744591)

SENATOR Stuart Syvret entered not guilty pleas to two motoring offences when he appeared before the Magistrate’s Court yesterday.

During a hearing that lasted about 45 minutes, the two charges he faces under the Data Protection Law, relating to material published on his blog, were also presented. Data protection offences attract unlimited fines.

Much of the hearing was taken up by legal argument as the Senator sought to establish grounds on which he would be able to make applications to have all the charges against him dismissed.

Senator Syvret (43) denied charges of driving without a licence and failing to notify the relevant authorities of a change of address. He entered the not-guilty pleas after being told by Assistant Magistrate Bridget Shaw that the prosecution would have to release more information to him as part of the rules of disclosure if he pleaded not guilty.

Senator Syvret, whose address was given as Rue de Parcq, Grouville, will appear in court again next Wednesday to make an application that the prosecutions against him are an abuse of process and that the data protection offences should be struck out.

Article posted on 17th July, 2009 - 2.57pm

Senator pleads not guilty on driving charges

Decision time in abuse inquiry

By Ben Quérée


DECISIONS on whether to prosecute the last 12 suspects in the historical child abuse inquiry will be made by September.

Attorney General William Bailhache told the States yesterday that decisions would be made on all of the remaining files within the next six weeks.

His statement follows last week’s announcement that 11 prosecution files had been dropped because there was not enough evidence to yield convictions.

Mr Bailhache – who is soon to be appointed Deputy Bailiff – told the States that the decisions to drop the 11 cases had been made by the Crown Advocate appointed to handle the prosecutions, and had been reviewed by another senior Law Officer, an independent London Barrister, and himself.

And he added that the police had backed the decisions not to take the cases to court.

There are around 12 files left, some of which are with the Law Officers, and some of which are still in the hands of the police.

Decision time in abuse inquiry

Decision time in abuse inquiry

By Ben Quérée


DECISIONS on whether to prosecute the last 12 suspects in the historical child abuse inquiry will be made by September.

Attorney General William Bailhache told the States yesterday that decisions would be made on all of the remaining files within the next six weeks.

His statement follows last week’s announcement that 11 prosecution files had been dropped because there was not enough evidence to yield convictions.

Mr Bailhache – who is soon to be appointed Deputy Bailiff – told the States that the decisions to drop the 11 cases had been made by the Crown Advocate appointed to handle the prosecutions, and had been reviewed by another senior Law Officer, an independent London Barrister, and himself.

And he added that the police had backed the decisions not to take the cases to court.

There are around 12 files left, some of which are with the Law Officers, and some of which are still in the hands of the police.

Decision time in abuse inquiry

Decision time in abuse inquiry

By Ben Quérée


DECISIONS on whether to prosecute the last 12 suspects in the historical child abuse inquiry will be made by September.

Attorney General William Bailhache told the States yesterday that decisions would be made on all of the remaining files within the next six weeks.

His statement follows last week’s announcement that 11 prosecution files had been dropped because there was not enough evidence to yield convictions.

Mr Bailhache – who is soon to be appointed Deputy Bailiff – told the States that the decisions to drop the 11 cases had been made by the Crown Advocate appointed to handle the prosecutions, and had been reviewed by another senior Law Officer, an independent London Barrister, and himself.

And he added that the police had backed the decisions not to take the cases to court.

There are around 12 files left, some of which are with the Law Officers, and some of which are still in the hands of the police.

Decision time in abuse inquiry

Decision time in abuse inquiry

By Ben Quérée


DECISIONS on whether to prosecute the last 12 suspects in the historical child abuse inquiry will be made by September.

Attorney General William Bailhache told the States yesterday that decisions would be made on all of the remaining files within the next six weeks.

His statement follows last week’s announcement that 11 prosecution files had been dropped because there was not enough evidence to yield convictions.

Mr Bailhache – who is soon to be appointed Deputy Bailiff – told the States that the decisions to drop the 11 cases had been made by the Crown Advocate appointed to handle the prosecutions, and had been reviewed by another senior Law Officer, an independent London Barrister, and himself.

And he added that the police had backed the decisions not to take the cases to court.

There are around 12 files left, some of which are with the Law Officers, and some of which are still in the hands of the police.

Decision time in abuse inquiry

Historic abuse inquiry almost complete

Jersey's Attorney General has told the States his department's investigating 12 cases of alleged historic abuse and that they'll come to decision on whether to charge anyone by September.

William Bailhache also told members that the 11 cases which were dropped because of a lack of evidence, were reviewed by 4 different lawyers - including experts from the UK. He also said the Police have backed his decisions.

So far three people have been charged in relation to the historic abuse inquiry.

Michael Aubin pleaded guilty to charges of indecent assault on young boys when he was a resident at the former Haut de la Garenne children's home. He walked out of court last month after serving nearly two years on remand at La Moye.

Claude James Donnelly was found guilty of nearly two dozen charges of indecent assault and rape on young girls in Jersey. He is awaiting sentence.

Gordon Claude Wateridge is awaiting trial next month for charges relating to his time as warden at the home.

Historic abuse inquiry almost complete

Historic abuse inquiry almost complete

Jersey's Attorney General has told the States his department's investigating 12 cases of alleged historic abuse and that they'll come to decision on whether to charge anyone by September.

William Bailhache also told members that the 11 cases which were dropped because of a lack of evidence, were reviewed by 4 different lawyers - including experts from the UK. He also said the Police have backed his decisions.

So far three people have been charged in relation to the historic abuse inquiry.

Michael Aubin pleaded guilty to charges of indecent assault on young boys when he was a resident at the former Haut de la Garenne children's home. He walked out of court last month after serving nearly two years on remand at La Moye.

Claude James Donnelly was found guilty of nearly two dozen charges of indecent assault and rape on young girls in Jersey. He is awaiting sentence.

Gordon Claude Wateridge is awaiting trial next month for charges relating to his time as warden at the home.

Historic abuse inquiry almost complete

Historic abuse inquiry almost complete

Jersey's Attorney General has told the States his department's investigating 12 cases of alleged historic abuse and that they'll come to decision on whether to charge anyone by September.

William Bailhache also told members that the 11 cases which were dropped because of a lack of evidence, were reviewed by 4 different lawyers - including experts from the UK. He also said the Police have backed his decisions.

So far three people have been charged in relation to the historic abuse inquiry.

Michael Aubin pleaded guilty to charges of indecent assault on young boys when he was a resident at the former Haut de la Garenne children's home. He walked out of court last month after serving nearly two years on remand at La Moye.

Claude James Donnelly was found guilty of nearly two dozen charges of indecent assault and rape on young girls in Jersey. He is awaiting sentence.

Gordon Claude Wateridge is awaiting trial next month for charges relating to his time as warden at the home.

Historic abuse inquiry almost complete

Historic abuse inquiry almost complete

Jersey's Attorney General has told the States his department's investigating 12 cases of alleged historic abuse and that they'll come to decision on whether to charge anyone by September.

William Bailhache also told members that the 11 cases which were dropped because of a lack of evidence, were reviewed by 4 different lawyers - including experts from the UK. He also said the Police have backed his decisions.

So far three people have been charged in relation to the historic abuse inquiry.

Michael Aubin pleaded guilty to charges of indecent assault on young boys when he was a resident at the former Haut de la Garenne children's home. He walked out of court last month after serving nearly two years on remand at La Moye.

Claude James Donnelly was found guilty of nearly two dozen charges of indecent assault and rape on young girls in Jersey. He is awaiting sentence.

Gordon Claude Wateridge is awaiting trial next month for charges relating to his time as warden at the home.

Historic abuse inquiry almost complete

New Bailiff takes oath of office

By Ben Quérée

Mr Birt is congratulated on becoming the Island's new Bailiff
MICHAEL Birt took the oath of office as Bailiff yesterday to thunderous applause in the Royal Court.

The former Deputy Bailiff and Attorney General became the 88th person to hold the office of Bailiff since 1277, and succeeded Sir Philip Bailhache who retired from the role at the end of last month.

Judges, States Members, lawyers and other guests filled the Royal Court for the ceremony, which was also piped through to overflow guests in the States Chamber and the Old Library.

Looking on as Mr Birt (60) presented the Letters Patent from the Queen confirming his appointment to the ancient post of Bailiff to the court were his family, Sir Philip, Guernsey Bailiff Geoffrey Rowland, Isle of Man First Deemster Michael Kerruish, Jurats and Law Officers past-and-present, States Members, lawyers and other prominent Islanders - as well as Ministry of Justice deputy permanent secretary Carolyn Downs.

In his first speech to the Royal Court in his new role, Mr Birt said that it would require him to be scrupulously fair, both in the court and in the States Chamber, where he will preside over States sittings.

‘I have sworn today to uphold the laws and customs of the Island together with its ancient privileges and freedoms as well as to administer justice without favour or partiality,’ he said. ‘I am deeply honoured by my appointment and by the trust which has been placed in me.’

A protest led by Senator Stuart Syvret outside the States Chamber greeted Jersey’s new Bailiff as he made his way to the service in the Town Church. A handful of protestors blew whistles and chanted ‘We want justice’ as Mr Birt and Lieutenant Governor Lieutenant General Andrew Ridgway inspected the guard of honour.

• Words: Ben Quérée

• Pictures: Richard Wainwright

New Bailiff takes oath of office

New Bailiff takes oath of office

By Ben Quérée

Mr Birt is congratulated on becoming the Island's new Bailiff
MICHAEL Birt took the oath of office as Bailiff yesterday to thunderous applause in the Royal Court.

The former Deputy Bailiff and Attorney General became the 88th person to hold the office of Bailiff since 1277, and succeeded Sir Philip Bailhache who retired from the role at the end of last month.

Judges, States Members, lawyers and other guests filled the Royal Court for the ceremony, which was also piped through to overflow guests in the States Chamber and the Old Library.

Looking on as Mr Birt (60) presented the Letters Patent from the Queen confirming his appointment to the ancient post of Bailiff to the court were his family, Sir Philip, Guernsey Bailiff Geoffrey Rowland, Isle of Man First Deemster Michael Kerruish, Jurats and Law Officers past-and-present, States Members, lawyers and other prominent Islanders - as well as Ministry of Justice deputy permanent secretary Carolyn Downs.

In his first speech to the Royal Court in his new role, Mr Birt said that it would require him to be scrupulously fair, both in the court and in the States Chamber, where he will preside over States sittings.

‘I have sworn today to uphold the laws and customs of the Island together with its ancient privileges and freedoms as well as to administer justice without favour or partiality,’ he said. ‘I am deeply honoured by my appointment and by the trust which has been placed in me.’

A protest led by Senator Stuart Syvret outside the States Chamber greeted Jersey’s new Bailiff as he made his way to the service in the Town Church. A handful of protestors blew whistles and chanted ‘We want justice’ as Mr Birt and Lieutenant Governor Lieutenant General Andrew Ridgway inspected the guard of honour.

• Words: Ben Quérée

• Pictures: Richard Wainwright

New Bailiff takes oath of office

New Bailiff takes oath of office

By Ben Quérée

Mr Birt is congratulated on becoming the Island's new Bailiff
MICHAEL Birt took the oath of office as Bailiff yesterday to thunderous applause in the Royal Court.

The former Deputy Bailiff and Attorney General became the 88th person to hold the office of Bailiff since 1277, and succeeded Sir Philip Bailhache who retired from the role at the end of last month.

Judges, States Members, lawyers and other guests filled the Royal Court for the ceremony, which was also piped through to overflow guests in the States Chamber and the Old Library.

Looking on as Mr Birt (60) presented the Letters Patent from the Queen confirming his appointment to the ancient post of Bailiff to the court were his family, Sir Philip, Guernsey Bailiff Geoffrey Rowland, Isle of Man First Deemster Michael Kerruish, Jurats and Law Officers past-and-present, States Members, lawyers and other prominent Islanders - as well as Ministry of Justice deputy permanent secretary Carolyn Downs.

In his first speech to the Royal Court in his new role, Mr Birt said that it would require him to be scrupulously fair, both in the court and in the States Chamber, where he will preside over States sittings.

‘I have sworn today to uphold the laws and customs of the Island together with its ancient privileges and freedoms as well as to administer justice without favour or partiality,’ he said. ‘I am deeply honoured by my appointment and by the trust which has been placed in me.’

A protest led by Senator Stuart Syvret outside the States Chamber greeted Jersey’s new Bailiff as he made his way to the service in the Town Church. A handful of protestors blew whistles and chanted ‘We want justice’ as Mr Birt and Lieutenant Governor Lieutenant General Andrew Ridgway inspected the guard of honour.

• Words: Ben Quérée

• Pictures: Richard Wainwright

New Bailiff takes oath of office

New Bailiff takes oath of office

By Ben Quérée

Mr Birt is congratulated on becoming the Island's new Bailiff
MICHAEL Birt took the oath of office as Bailiff yesterday to thunderous applause in the Royal Court.

The former Deputy Bailiff and Attorney General became the 88th person to hold the office of Bailiff since 1277, and succeeded Sir Philip Bailhache who retired from the role at the end of last month.

Judges, States Members, lawyers and other guests filled the Royal Court for the ceremony, which was also piped through to overflow guests in the States Chamber and the Old Library.

Looking on as Mr Birt (60) presented the Letters Patent from the Queen confirming his appointment to the ancient post of Bailiff to the court were his family, Sir Philip, Guernsey Bailiff Geoffrey Rowland, Isle of Man First Deemster Michael Kerruish, Jurats and Law Officers past-and-present, States Members, lawyers and other prominent Islanders - as well as Ministry of Justice deputy permanent secretary Carolyn Downs.

In his first speech to the Royal Court in his new role, Mr Birt said that it would require him to be scrupulously fair, both in the court and in the States Chamber, where he will preside over States sittings.

‘I have sworn today to uphold the laws and customs of the Island together with its ancient privileges and freedoms as well as to administer justice without favour or partiality,’ he said. ‘I am deeply honoured by my appointment and by the trust which has been placed in me.’

A protest led by Senator Stuart Syvret outside the States Chamber greeted Jersey’s new Bailiff as he made his way to the service in the Town Church. A handful of protestors blew whistles and chanted ‘We want justice’ as Mr Birt and Lieutenant Governor Lieutenant General Andrew Ridgway inspected the guard of honour.

• Words: Ben Quérée

• Pictures: Richard Wainwright

New Bailiff takes oath of office

Jersey whistleblower on data protection offences

Thursday 9 July 2009 19.38 BST

Stuart Syvret, the Jersey "whistleblower" who claimed island officials covered up child abuse, has been charged with two data protection offences following his internet blogs. The politician criticised the establishment's handling of claims that over many years youngsters at Jersey's Haut de la Garenne children's home were sexually and violently abused. Arrests and charges were made and he called for an independent inquiry but was accused by a minister of damaging Jersey's reputation and dismissed as health minister. Syvret, 44, who denies any wrongdoing, appears before Jersey magistrates on 16 July.

Jersey whistleblower on data protection offences

Jersey whistleblower on data protection offences

Thursday 9 July 2009 19.38 BST

Stuart Syvret, the Jersey "whistleblower" who claimed island officials covered up child abuse, has been charged with two data protection offences following his internet blogs. The politician criticised the establishment's handling of claims that over many years youngsters at Jersey's Haut de la Garenne children's home were sexually and violently abused. Arrests and charges were made and he called for an independent inquiry but was accused by a minister of damaging Jersey's reputation and dismissed as health minister. Syvret, 44, who denies any wrongdoing, appears before Jersey magistrates on 16 July.

Jersey whistleblower on data protection offences

Jersey whistleblower on data protection offences

Thursday 9 July 2009 19.38 BST

Stuart Syvret, the Jersey "whistleblower" who claimed island officials covered up child abuse, has been charged with two data protection offences following his internet blogs. The politician criticised the establishment's handling of claims that over many years youngsters at Jersey's Haut de la Garenne children's home were sexually and violently abused. Arrests and charges were made and he called for an independent inquiry but was accused by a minister of damaging Jersey's reputation and dismissed as health minister. Syvret, 44, who denies any wrongdoing, appears before Jersey magistrates on 16 July.

Jersey whistleblower on data protection offences

Jersey whistleblower on data protection offences

Thursday 9 July 2009 19.38 BST

Stuart Syvret, the Jersey "whistleblower" who claimed island officials covered up child abuse, has been charged with two data protection offences following his internet blogs. The politician criticised the establishment's handling of claims that over many years youngsters at Jersey's Haut de la Garenne children's home were sexually and violently abused. Arrests and charges were made and he called for an independent inquiry but was accused by a minister of damaging Jersey's reputation and dismissed as health minister. Syvret, 44, who denies any wrongdoing, appears before Jersey magistrates on 16 July.

Jersey whistleblower on data protection offences

Stuart Syvret to be charged over Jersey child abuse blog

From The Times July 10, 2009

Simon de Bruxelles
The politician who drew attention to the island’s child abuse scandal has been charged under the Data Protection Act.

Stuart Syvret, 44, was charged the day after the island’s authorities announced on Tuesday that no action would be taken against 11 people accused of child sex offences.

The charges relate to articles written on his internet blog, one of which allegedly contained personal details taken from a confidential police report. Mr Syvret, a senator in the island’s government, was arrested in April when his home was raided by officers who interviewed and released him pending further inquiries. He was called back to police headquarters on Wednesday evening and is due to appear at Jersey Magistrates’ Court next Thursday.

Mr Syvret has been an outspoken critic of the way the island’s establishment has dealt with allegations of abuse at children’s homes dating back to the 1970s and 1980s. In 2007 he was dismissed from his post as Minister for Health and Social Services after claiming that abuse cases were being covered up.

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A police investigation into the Haut de la Garenne children’s home, where hundreds of former residents claimed that they were sexually and violently assaulted, has so far led to charges against two people.

Mr Syvret, who called for both an independent inquiry and for court cases to be held in Britain, had been accused by the former Chief Minister, Frank Walker, of damaging Jersey’s reputation. After his arrest in April he said the action against him was politically motivated and he was considering legal action against the police.

Mr Syvret denies he has done anything wrong and says his actions were in the public interest.

He said: “I can’t see the charges standing up before any competent and just court. Whether there is the faintest chance of getting that on Jersey remains to be seen.”

Stuart Syvret to be charged over Jersey child abuse blog

Stuart Syvret to be charged over Jersey child abuse blog

From The Times July 10, 2009

Simon de Bruxelles
The politician who drew attention to the island’s child abuse scandal has been charged under the Data Protection Act.

Stuart Syvret, 44, was charged the day after the island’s authorities announced on Tuesday that no action would be taken against 11 people accused of child sex offences.

The charges relate to articles written on his internet blog, one of which allegedly contained personal details taken from a confidential police report. Mr Syvret, a senator in the island’s government, was arrested in April when his home was raided by officers who interviewed and released him pending further inquiries. He was called back to police headquarters on Wednesday evening and is due to appear at Jersey Magistrates’ Court next Thursday.

Mr Syvret has been an outspoken critic of the way the island’s establishment has dealt with allegations of abuse at children’s homes dating back to the 1970s and 1980s. In 2007 he was dismissed from his post as Minister for Health and Social Services after claiming that abuse cases were being covered up.

Related Links
Ex-Jersey care home resident guilty of child abuse
It's official: there was no child abuse in Jersey
'Evidence' of children's home murders dismissed
A police investigation into the Haut de la Garenne children’s home, where hundreds of former residents claimed that they were sexually and violently assaulted, has so far led to charges against two people.

Mr Syvret, who called for both an independent inquiry and for court cases to be held in Britain, had been accused by the former Chief Minister, Frank Walker, of damaging Jersey’s reputation. After his arrest in April he said the action against him was politically motivated and he was considering legal action against the police.

Mr Syvret denies he has done anything wrong and says his actions were in the public interest.

He said: “I can’t see the charges standing up before any competent and just court. Whether there is the faintest chance of getting that on Jersey remains to be seen.”

Stuart Syvret to be charged over Jersey child abuse blog

Stuart Syvret to be charged over Jersey child abuse blog

From The Times July 10, 2009

Simon de Bruxelles
The politician who drew attention to the island’s child abuse scandal has been charged under the Data Protection Act.

Stuart Syvret, 44, was charged the day after the island’s authorities announced on Tuesday that no action would be taken against 11 people accused of child sex offences.

The charges relate to articles written on his internet blog, one of which allegedly contained personal details taken from a confidential police report. Mr Syvret, a senator in the island’s government, was arrested in April when his home was raided by officers who interviewed and released him pending further inquiries. He was called back to police headquarters on Wednesday evening and is due to appear at Jersey Magistrates’ Court next Thursday.

Mr Syvret has been an outspoken critic of the way the island’s establishment has dealt with allegations of abuse at children’s homes dating back to the 1970s and 1980s. In 2007 he was dismissed from his post as Minister for Health and Social Services after claiming that abuse cases were being covered up.

Related Links
Ex-Jersey care home resident guilty of child abuse
It's official: there was no child abuse in Jersey
'Evidence' of children's home murders dismissed
A police investigation into the Haut de la Garenne children’s home, where hundreds of former residents claimed that they were sexually and violently assaulted, has so far led to charges against two people.

Mr Syvret, who called for both an independent inquiry and for court cases to be held in Britain, had been accused by the former Chief Minister, Frank Walker, of damaging Jersey’s reputation. After his arrest in April he said the action against him was politically motivated and he was considering legal action against the police.

Mr Syvret denies he has done anything wrong and says his actions were in the public interest.

He said: “I can’t see the charges standing up before any competent and just court. Whether there is the faintest chance of getting that on Jersey remains to be seen.”

Stuart Syvret to be charged over Jersey child abuse blog

Stuart Syvret to be charged over Jersey child abuse blog

From The Times July 10, 2009

Simon de Bruxelles
The politician who drew attention to the island’s child abuse scandal has been charged under the Data Protection Act.

Stuart Syvret, 44, was charged the day after the island’s authorities announced on Tuesday that no action would be taken against 11 people accused of child sex offences.

The charges relate to articles written on his internet blog, one of which allegedly contained personal details taken from a confidential police report. Mr Syvret, a senator in the island’s government, was arrested in April when his home was raided by officers who interviewed and released him pending further inquiries. He was called back to police headquarters on Wednesday evening and is due to appear at Jersey Magistrates’ Court next Thursday.

Mr Syvret has been an outspoken critic of the way the island’s establishment has dealt with allegations of abuse at children’s homes dating back to the 1970s and 1980s. In 2007 he was dismissed from his post as Minister for Health and Social Services after claiming that abuse cases were being covered up.

Related Links
Ex-Jersey care home resident guilty of child abuse
It's official: there was no child abuse in Jersey
'Evidence' of children's home murders dismissed
A police investigation into the Haut de la Garenne children’s home, where hundreds of former residents claimed that they were sexually and violently assaulted, has so far led to charges against two people.

Mr Syvret, who called for both an independent inquiry and for court cases to be held in Britain, had been accused by the former Chief Minister, Frank Walker, of damaging Jersey’s reputation. After his arrest in April he said the action against him was politically motivated and he was considering legal action against the police.

Mr Syvret denies he has done anything wrong and says his actions were in the public interest.

He said: “I can’t see the charges standing up before any competent and just court. Whether there is the faintest chance of getting that on Jersey remains to be seen.”

Stuart Syvret to be charged over Jersey child abuse blog

Senator Syvret charged

Senator Syvret arriving at Police Headquarters with his lawyer Advocate Philip Sinel
Senator Stuart Syvret has been charged with breaking the Data Protection Law by publishing a confidential police report on his blog.

The Senator was charged at Police Headquarters and warned to attend the Magistrate’s Court next Thursday at 10 am.

• Full report in today’s Jersey Evening Post

Article posted on 9th July, 2009 - 8.34am

Senator Syvret charged

Senator Syvret charged

Senator Syvret arriving at Police Headquarters with his lawyer Advocate Philip Sinel
Senator Stuart Syvret has been charged with breaking the Data Protection Law by publishing a confidential police report on his blog.

The Senator was charged at Police Headquarters and warned to attend the Magistrate’s Court next Thursday at 10 am.

• Full report in today’s Jersey Evening Post

Article posted on 9th July, 2009 - 8.34am

Senator Syvret charged

Senator Syvret charged

Senator Syvret arriving at Police Headquarters with his lawyer Advocate Philip Sinel
Senator Stuart Syvret has been charged with breaking the Data Protection Law by publishing a confidential police report on his blog.

The Senator was charged at Police Headquarters and warned to attend the Magistrate’s Court next Thursday at 10 am.

• Full report in today’s Jersey Evening Post

Article posted on 9th July, 2009 - 8.34am

Senator Syvret charged

Senator Syvret charged

Senator Syvret arriving at Police Headquarters with his lawyer Advocate Philip Sinel
Senator Stuart Syvret has been charged with breaking the Data Protection Law by publishing a confidential police report on his blog.

The Senator was charged at Police Headquarters and warned to attend the Magistrate’s Court next Thursday at 10 am.

• Full report in today’s Jersey Evening Post

Article posted on 9th July, 2009 - 8.34am

Senator Syvret charged

Syvret arrested and charged

Senator Stuart Syvret faces two charges of breaking Jersey's Data Protection Law. It's claimed he published two confidential police reports on his web site.

Together with his advocate, Philip Sinel, Senator Syvret voluntarily went to Police headquarters at 5pm tonight (Wednesday).

He was later released on a warning and told to attend the Magistrate's Court at 10am on Thursday 16 July.

Senator Svyret and his lawyer Advocate Philip Sinel say they'll fight the charges.

They spoke to channelonline.tv ahead of going into police headquarters.

After a short time, Senator Syvret and his lawyer walked from police headquarters. Advocate Sinel said it was difficult to understand exactly what his client had been charged with.

Syvret arrested and charged
WILLIAM BAILHACHE’S PROSECUTION SERVICE:

Syvret arrested and charged

Senator Stuart Syvret faces two charges of breaking Jersey's Data Protection Law. It's claimed he published two confidential police reports on his web site.

Together with his advocate, Philip Sinel, Senator Syvret voluntarily went to Police headquarters at 5pm tonight (Wednesday).

He was later released on a warning and told to attend the Magistrate's Court at 10am on Thursday 16 July.

Senator Svyret and his lawyer Advocate Philip Sinel say they'll fight the charges.

They spoke to channelonline.tv ahead of going into police headquarters.

After a short time, Senator Syvret and his lawyer walked from police headquarters. Advocate Sinel said it was difficult to understand exactly what his client had been charged with.

Syvret arrested and charged
WILLIAM BAILHACHE’S PROSECUTION SERVICE:

Syvret arrested and charged

Senator Stuart Syvret faces two charges of breaking Jersey's Data Protection Law. It's claimed he published two confidential police reports on his web site.

Together with his advocate, Philip Sinel, Senator Syvret voluntarily went to Police headquarters at 5pm tonight (Wednesday).

He was later released on a warning and told to attend the Magistrate's Court at 10am on Thursday 16 July.

Senator Svyret and his lawyer Advocate Philip Sinel say they'll fight the charges.

They spoke to channelonline.tv ahead of going into police headquarters.

After a short time, Senator Syvret and his lawyer walked from police headquarters. Advocate Sinel said it was difficult to understand exactly what his client had been charged with.

Syvret arrested and charged
WILLIAM BAILHACHE’S PROSECUTION SERVICE:

Syvret arrested and charged

Senator Stuart Syvret faces two charges of breaking Jersey's Data Protection Law. It's claimed he published two confidential police reports on his web site.

Together with his advocate, Philip Sinel, Senator Syvret voluntarily went to Police headquarters at 5pm tonight (Wednesday).

He was later released on a warning and told to attend the Magistrate's Court at 10am on Thursday 16 July.

Senator Svyret and his lawyer Advocate Philip Sinel say they'll fight the charges.

They spoke to channelonline.tv ahead of going into police headquarters.

After a short time, Senator Syvret and his lawyer walked from police headquarters. Advocate Sinel said it was difficult to understand exactly what his client had been charged with.

Syvret arrested and charged
WILLIAM BAILHACHE’S PROSECUTION SERVICE:

More historic abuse cases dropped

A further eleven cases in the Jersey historic abuse enquiry have been dropped following advice from the Attorney General.

Files were prepared for the cases and submitted to lawyers for advice about whether charges should be brought.

However, the Attorney General has advised no further action should be brought in relation to these cases.

Jersey Police said it has told complainants about the decision. Two cases were also dropped last month.

Det Supt Mick Gradwell said: "Inquiries into other allegations of historic abuse continue and it would therefore not be appropriate at this stage to make any further comment in relation to these files.

"Additionally, there are other files of evidence still being considered by the law officers department."

More historic abuse cases dropped

More historic abuse cases dropped

A further eleven cases in the Jersey historic abuse enquiry have been dropped following advice from the Attorney General.

Files were prepared for the cases and submitted to lawyers for advice about whether charges should be brought.

However, the Attorney General has advised no further action should be brought in relation to these cases.

Jersey Police said it has told complainants about the decision. Two cases were also dropped last month.

Det Supt Mick Gradwell said: "Inquiries into other allegations of historic abuse continue and it would therefore not be appropriate at this stage to make any further comment in relation to these files.

"Additionally, there are other files of evidence still being considered by the law officers department."

More historic abuse cases dropped

More historic abuse cases dropped

A further eleven cases in the Jersey historic abuse enquiry have been dropped following advice from the Attorney General.

Files were prepared for the cases and submitted to lawyers for advice about whether charges should be brought.

However, the Attorney General has advised no further action should be brought in relation to these cases.

Jersey Police said it has told complainants about the decision. Two cases were also dropped last month.

Det Supt Mick Gradwell said: "Inquiries into other allegations of historic abuse continue and it would therefore not be appropriate at this stage to make any further comment in relation to these files.

"Additionally, there are other files of evidence still being considered by the law officers department."

More historic abuse cases dropped

More historic abuse cases dropped

A further eleven cases in the Jersey historic abuse enquiry have been dropped following advice from the Attorney General.

Files were prepared for the cases and submitted to lawyers for advice about whether charges should be brought.

However, the Attorney General has advised no further action should be brought in relation to these cases.

Jersey Police said it has told complainants about the decision. Two cases were also dropped last month.

Det Supt Mick Gradwell said: "Inquiries into other allegations of historic abuse continue and it would therefore not be appropriate at this stage to make any further comment in relation to these files.

"Additionally, there are other files of evidence still being considered by the law officers department."

More historic abuse cases dropped

Abuse:11 more cases are dropped

By Andy Sibcy

Haut de la Garenne in St Martin, the focal point of Jersey’s largest child abuse inquiry

ELEVEN more cases in the historical abuse inquiry have been dropped on the orders of Attorney General William Bailhache.

The police have revealed that no charges would be brought against the 11 people, many of whom have been living with the threat of prosecution for several months.

No comment has been made about who the people are who have been exonerated, but it is understood that some of them work, or worked, for the Education Department and Social Services.

The news follows the announcement on 4 June that no further action would be taken against a couple alleged to have abused children in a States home they ran in the 1980s. One of the two former suspects has since died.

The Attorney General was not available for comment today and it remains unclear how many files
relating to the historical abuse inquiry remain with his department. However, the police have insisted that their investigation is ongoing and inquiries continue into allegations of abuse.

Article posted on 7th July, 2009 - 3.00pm

Abuse 11 more cases are dropped

Abuse:11 more cases are dropped

By Andy Sibcy

Haut de la Garenne in St Martin, the focal point of Jersey’s largest child abuse inquiry

ELEVEN more cases in the historical abuse inquiry have been dropped on the orders of Attorney General William Bailhache.

The police have revealed that no charges would be brought against the 11 people, many of whom have been living with the threat of prosecution for several months.

No comment has been made about who the people are who have been exonerated, but it is understood that some of them work, or worked, for the Education Department and Social Services.

The news follows the announcement on 4 June that no further action would be taken against a couple alleged to have abused children in a States home they ran in the 1980s. One of the two former suspects has since died.

The Attorney General was not available for comment today and it remains unclear how many files
relating to the historical abuse inquiry remain with his department. However, the police have insisted that their investigation is ongoing and inquiries continue into allegations of abuse.

Article posted on 7th July, 2009 - 3.00pm

Abuse 11 more cases are dropped

Abuse:11 more cases are dropped

By Andy Sibcy

Haut de la Garenne in St Martin, the focal point of Jersey’s largest child abuse inquiry

ELEVEN more cases in the historical abuse inquiry have been dropped on the orders of Attorney General William Bailhache.

The police have revealed that no charges would be brought against the 11 people, many of whom have been living with the threat of prosecution for several months.

No comment has been made about who the people are who have been exonerated, but it is understood that some of them work, or worked, for the Education Department and Social Services.

The news follows the announcement on 4 June that no further action would be taken against a couple alleged to have abused children in a States home they ran in the 1980s. One of the two former suspects has since died.

The Attorney General was not available for comment today and it remains unclear how many files
relating to the historical abuse inquiry remain with his department. However, the police have insisted that their investigation is ongoing and inquiries continue into allegations of abuse.

Article posted on 7th July, 2009 - 3.00pm

Abuse 11 more cases are dropped

Abuse:11 more cases are dropped

By Andy Sibcy

Haut de la Garenne in St Martin, the focal point of Jersey’s largest child abuse inquiry

ELEVEN more cases in the historical abuse inquiry have been dropped on the orders of Attorney General William Bailhache.

The police have revealed that no charges would be brought against the 11 people, many of whom have been living with the threat of prosecution for several months.

No comment has been made about who the people are who have been exonerated, but it is understood that some of them work, or worked, for the Education Department and Social Services.

The news follows the announcement on 4 June that no further action would be taken against a couple alleged to have abused children in a States home they ran in the 1980s. One of the two former suspects has since died.

The Attorney General was not available for comment today and it remains unclear how many files
relating to the historical abuse inquiry remain with his department. However, the police have insisted that their investigation is ongoing and inquiries continue into allegations of abuse.

Article posted on 7th July, 2009 - 3.00pm

Abuse 11 more cases are dropped

Jersey abuse survivors excremented on by thier own Government.

July 07, 2009
by Linda Corby
Investigation to Be Ended is This to Protect the Guilty?

Jersey's outgoing Bailiff Sir Philip Bailhache is doing everything he can think of to get rid of the politician Senator Stuart Syvret, who is heading the fight to get justice for those who have suffered untold abuse in the island over decades.

Channel Television has an extended interview with Sir Philip Bailhache being aired on Channel Report at 6 pm tonight. Sir Philip Bailhache does not name Senator Stuart Syvret in the trailer to this report, but the two have continually locked horns and Sir Philip's comments are clearly aimed at the outspoken senator. Click here to watch the trailer.

Senator Syvret faces a censure motion from Privileges and Procedures over e-mails he sent out: In one email I have read online Senator Stuart Syvret accuses Sir Philip Bailhache of illegal and unconstitutionally acts, brazen corruption and calls him anti-democratic, a gangster, a spiv, thick and goes on to accuse him of having mobster friends plus having the ethics of a Bangkok pimp. To say that there is no love lost between these two men would be the understatement of the century. Senator Stuart Syvret's email on his blog entry PHIL BAILHACHE:

So far I have not heard any reports of Sir Philip Bailhache taking any personal legal action against Senator Stuart Syvret for anything that he has said, in fact no one in the Jersey oligarchy appears to have, the guts to take Senator Stuart Syvret on for any of the exposé things he has disclosed via his blog or openly stated.

The next thing that the Jersey oligarchy will attempt to do is to have the powers of the Privileges & Procedures Committee (PPC) extended so they can throw Senator Stuart Syvret out of the States. Yet there is one law for the Jersey oligarchy whose members can do things like break the data protection act on more than one occasion, and stick two fingers up at the PPC when reprimanded, and another law it appears for none oligarchy.

jersey abuse survivors excremented

Jersey abuse survivors excremented on by thier own Government.

July 07, 2009
by Linda Corby
Investigation to Be Ended is This to Protect the Guilty?

Jersey's outgoing Bailiff Sir Philip Bailhache is doing everything he can think of to get rid of the politician Senator Stuart Syvret, who is heading the fight to get justice for those who have suffered untold abuse in the island over decades.

Channel Television has an extended interview with Sir Philip Bailhache being aired on Channel Report at 6 pm tonight. Sir Philip Bailhache does not name Senator Stuart Syvret in the trailer to this report, but the two have continually locked horns and Sir Philip's comments are clearly aimed at the outspoken senator. Click here to watch the trailer.

Senator Syvret faces a censure motion from Privileges and Procedures over e-mails he sent out: In one email I have read online Senator Stuart Syvret accuses Sir Philip Bailhache of illegal and unconstitutionally acts, brazen corruption and calls him anti-democratic, a gangster, a spiv, thick and goes on to accuse him of having mobster friends plus having the ethics of a Bangkok pimp. To say that there is no love lost between these two men would be the understatement of the century. Senator Stuart Syvret's email on his blog entry PHIL BAILHACHE:

So far I have not heard any reports of Sir Philip Bailhache taking any personal legal action against Senator Stuart Syvret for anything that he has said, in fact no one in the Jersey oligarchy appears to have, the guts to take Senator Stuart Syvret on for any of the exposé things he has disclosed via his blog or openly stated.

The next thing that the Jersey oligarchy will attempt to do is to have the powers of the Privileges & Procedures Committee (PPC) extended so they can throw Senator Stuart Syvret out of the States. Yet there is one law for the Jersey oligarchy whose members can do things like break the data protection act on more than one occasion, and stick two fingers up at the PPC when reprimanded, and another law it appears for none oligarchy.

jersey abuse survivors excremented

Jersey abuse survivors excremented on by thier own Government.

July 07, 2009
by Linda Corby
Investigation to Be Ended is This to Protect the Guilty?

Jersey's outgoing Bailiff Sir Philip Bailhache is doing everything he can think of to get rid of the politician Senator Stuart Syvret, who is heading the fight to get justice for those who have suffered untold abuse in the island over decades.

Channel Television has an extended interview with Sir Philip Bailhache being aired on Channel Report at 6 pm tonight. Sir Philip Bailhache does not name Senator Stuart Syvret in the trailer to this report, but the two have continually locked horns and Sir Philip's comments are clearly aimed at the outspoken senator. Click here to watch the trailer.

Senator Syvret faces a censure motion from Privileges and Procedures over e-mails he sent out: In one email I have read online Senator Stuart Syvret accuses Sir Philip Bailhache of illegal and unconstitutionally acts, brazen corruption and calls him anti-democratic, a gangster, a spiv, thick and goes on to accuse him of having mobster friends plus having the ethics of a Bangkok pimp. To say that there is no love lost between these two men would be the understatement of the century. Senator Stuart Syvret's email on his blog entry PHIL BAILHACHE:

So far I have not heard any reports of Sir Philip Bailhache taking any personal legal action against Senator Stuart Syvret for anything that he has said, in fact no one in the Jersey oligarchy appears to have, the guts to take Senator Stuart Syvret on for any of the exposé things he has disclosed via his blog or openly stated.

The next thing that the Jersey oligarchy will attempt to do is to have the powers of the Privileges & Procedures Committee (PPC) extended so they can throw Senator Stuart Syvret out of the States. Yet there is one law for the Jersey oligarchy whose members can do things like break the data protection act on more than one occasion, and stick two fingers up at the PPC when reprimanded, and another law it appears for none oligarchy.

jersey abuse survivors excremented

Jersey abuse survivors excremented on by thier own Government.

July 07, 2009
by Linda Corby
Investigation to Be Ended is This to Protect the Guilty?

Jersey's outgoing Bailiff Sir Philip Bailhache is doing everything he can think of to get rid of the politician Senator Stuart Syvret, who is heading the fight to get justice for those who have suffered untold abuse in the island over decades.

Channel Television has an extended interview with Sir Philip Bailhache being aired on Channel Report at 6 pm tonight. Sir Philip Bailhache does not name Senator Stuart Syvret in the trailer to this report, but the two have continually locked horns and Sir Philip's comments are clearly aimed at the outspoken senator. Click here to watch the trailer.

Senator Syvret faces a censure motion from Privileges and Procedures over e-mails he sent out: In one email I have read online Senator Stuart Syvret accuses Sir Philip Bailhache of illegal and unconstitutionally acts, brazen corruption and calls him anti-democratic, a gangster, a spiv, thick and goes on to accuse him of having mobster friends plus having the ethics of a Bangkok pimp. To say that there is no love lost between these two men would be the understatement of the century. Senator Stuart Syvret's email on his blog entry PHIL BAILHACHE:

So far I have not heard any reports of Sir Philip Bailhache taking any personal legal action against Senator Stuart Syvret for anything that he has said, in fact no one in the Jersey oligarchy appears to have, the guts to take Senator Stuart Syvret on for any of the exposé things he has disclosed via his blog or openly stated.

The next thing that the Jersey oligarchy will attempt to do is to have the powers of the Privileges & Procedures Committee (PPC) extended so they can throw Senator Stuart Syvret out of the States. Yet there is one law for the Jersey oligarchy whose members can do things like break the data protection act on more than one occasion, and stick two fingers up at the PPC when reprimanded, and another law it appears for none oligarchy.

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