GUERNSEY’S streets are safe in comparison to any other similar jurisdiction, Home minister Geoff Mahy told the States this morning.
Geoff Mahy news
Law change is rushed through to preserve the powers of police
AN AMENDMENT to a Guernsey law has been rushed through following a UK court ruling which severely curtailed the police’s ability to question suspected criminals after releasing them on bail.
Home Department backs ‘tough’ sentencing of child sex offenders
HOME minister Geoff Mahy said yesterday that the department was committed to pursuing tough sentencing for those found guilty of possessing indecent images of children.
Prison apologises to woman visitor locked in toilet for almost a day
A FEMALE visitor was locked in a prison toilet for 23 hours last month, Home minister Geoff Mahy officially confirmed yesterday.
‘Home minister offered hush money over complaint’
HOME Department minister Geoff Mahy offered a retired bank manager a four-figure sum in hush money following a complaint against Pubwatch, it has been claimed.
Island’s UK delegate attempts to get Taser ammo ban overturned
THE UK minister with responsibility for the Crown Dependencies is working to end a ban on exporting Taser ammunition to Guernsey.
Travel alert
ISLANDERS travelling to London, France and other parts of Europe are being urged to be vigilant following updated Foreign and Commonwealth Office advice of a ‘high threat’ of attacks.
Home minister defends police chief’s silence over closure
HOME minister Geoff Mahy has defended the chief officer of police’s decision not to reveal what had led to a change of policy regarding what constituted a ‘special’ event.
No Sarah’s Law for Guernsey
GUERNSEY will not be adopting Sarah’s Law.
Streetbus takes the organisation to the youth
YOUTH workers can meet young people on their own patch thanks to a new streetbus.
Campaigns
Voice For Victims
Voice for Victims is a campaign aimed at promoting the rights of those affected by child sexual abuse.