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Jack Straw is to be asked to send independent judges to Jersey to take charge of cases after claims that previous abuse allegations have been covered up. Senator Stuart Syvret said he would also ask the Justice Secretary to appoint independent prosecutors from the mainland. “I have no confidence that there will be proper separation of the executive and judiciary without the appointment of independent judges,” he said.
Mr Syvret claimed that his fears were raised by a damning report on a child abuse scandal at Jersey’s only boys’ public school which he claimed was “swept under the carpet” by the authorities. Andrew Jervis-Dykes, a maths teacher, was jailed for four years in April 1999 after pleading guilty to indecent assault in connection with the offences at Victoria College. An independent report was commissioned by the college and education chiefs said officials had acted to protect the school’s reputation and the member of staff, not the pupil.
Mr Syvret said that two senior members of Jersey’s judiciary were closely involved with the school at the time.
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I think it is really important that the assessment and judgement of all that has gone on comes from the UK, not from within Jersey.....
Frank Walker used to own the Jersey Evening Post, which is the sole newspaper on the island. He no longer does, but it demonstrates how interwoven things are here...
I feel, however, much as J. Spencer, that the real truth will not emerge...
There will be some scapegoats...but lots will remain covered.
Ipomea, ST HELIER, JERSEY
The terms âexecutive and judiciaryâ and âauthoritysâ are misleading when applied to Jersey. Jersey is an island of 50,000 people i.e.no bigger than a UK parish council. Yet It takes the framework for its laws and systems from the mainland, its people have uk passports and yet justice and enforcement is all controlled internally on the island itself by a priviliged few.No wander this abuse has occurred. British passport holders should be subjected to UK mainland laws and enforcement.
Kevin Monk, st peter port, guernsey
Mr Syvret is worth his weight in gold! A true champion for children.
Darnthesafetynet, London, W11 1NR
Stuart Syvret, the health minister that blew the whistle, wasn't just "sacked". One or more people in authority decided to fire him in an attempt to sweep this under the carpet. When it came to a discussion of the issue later in Parliament, his microphone was turned off and members walked out.
The public has a right to know the names of those in authority that perpetrated these actions. Also, the police have a duty to track down the names and interview each and every one of them to determine why they wanted it all kept a secret. What did they have to gain?
Louise, Gerrards Cross, UK
There are only two words to say to those who are misguided enough to think the whole truth will emerge from this disgrace situation - CHANCE and FAT.
J Spencer, York,