Well done Deputy for speaking out. Any possibility of a visit and stirring leadership talk to our Council of Ministers Deputy Jones ? Especially to our esteemed Chief MInister Gorst who has taken personal responsibility regarding the forthcoming enquiry into the roll played by the States of Jersey departments, organisations and affiliated agencies in the breakdown of the care of vulnerable children, which almost the whole world knows suffered appalling treatment while being in care in Jersey. The States agreed almost two years ago for the need for a robust and far reaching enquiry. Verita consultants were commissioned by the Chief MInister and came up with a strong set of terms of reference to get this sorted. The States generally were in favour except for a hand full of ministers.. No good said CM Gorst, then commissioned another separate report by Mr Williamson ? and liked the attitude of no one is to be held responsible, a softer approach. This new Williamson report was fatally flawed giving facts which were incorrect, so the States discounted it. Where are we now , postponed again. Not fair to the abuse survivors, not fair to decency, not fair to the majority of Jersey residents as the CM and his Ministers show no enthusiasm to get to the truth and start to rebuild Jersey's diminished international reputation Any help would be appreciated. Local paper article , third time the debate has been delayed in it appears to be an effort to soften the stiff broad broom to a soft paintbrush. As reported by the local media. Wide ranging, http://www.thisisjersey.com/news/2012/11/06/child-abuse-inquiry-to-be-open-ended/ The news comes 18 months after the States overwhelmingly backed a move from Senator Francis Le Gresley for such an inquiry to take place and a year after independent UK consultants Verita http://www.thisisjersey.com/news/2012/10/29/historical-child-abuse-inquiry-due-next-year/ PROPOSALS for a three-pronged review into historical child abuse and decisions not to prosecute alleged offenders have been rejected by the Jersey Care Leavers’ Association. http://www.thisisjersey.com/news/2012/09/26/care-leavers-reject-plan-for-three-pronged-review/ Davey. http://www.thisisjersey.com/news/2013/02/18/historical-abuse-inquiry-delayed-until-next-month/ Davey
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Voice for Victims is a campaign aimed at promoting the rights of those affected by child sexual abuse.
