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BBC News
21-07-2025
- Politics
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Report will mark conclusion of Jersey child online safety review
A report is set to be produced as part of a review examining whether measures to keep Jersey children safe from harm online are sufficiently Children, Education and Home Affairs Scrutiny Panel said it had finished gathering evidence and aimed to release the report, with recommendations for the government, in September. It said six public hearings had been held as part of the review and it had received a number of submissions from key stakeholders and members of the of the panel, Deputy Catherine Curtis, said "key themes" had emerged as part of the investigation. She said: "The contributions we have received have helped highlight both the progress that has been made and the significant challenges that remain in keeping children safe online. "Key themes that have emerged include the growing risk of exposure to harmful content on social media platforms, the need for better digital literacy education both in and out of school and the use of mobile phones."The States of Jersey said several government policies had been introduced since the review launched in February, "most notably the ban on mobile phones in schools"."Our next steps will involve analysing the evidence received in detail and preparing a report with clear, actionable recommendations," Curtis added.
BBC News
14-05-2025
- BBC News
States of Jersey backs lifetime ban for hit-and-run drivers
Jersey politicians have unanimously backed a proposal to slap a lifetime ban on hit-and-run Catherine Curtis proposed the creation of a new offence under the Road Traffic (Jersey) Law 1956 for failing to stop and report an accident following a serious or fatal proposition requested penalties for an offence included, but were not limited to, a lifetime driving said a lifetime driving ban would stop dangerous drivers from getting back on the road and possibly hurting someone else. The current penalties for causing death by dangerous driving, introduced in 1997, include a maximum of 10 years' imprisonment and a minimum of two years' driving December 2024 Dylan John Pounds, 29, was jailed for 15 years for causing the deaths of a father and his 11-year-old son in a hit-and-run in who was sentenced for seven offences, was banned from driving for 12 years. 'More responsible driving' Curtis said she hoped stricter laws "bring some comfort to victims, their friends and families"."I hope it will encourage safer and more responsible driving," she States Assembly voted to approve the proposition, as amended, with 47 votes for, no votes against and no abstentions.
BBC News
07-05-2025
- BBC News
Lifetime ban proposed for Jersey hit-and-run drivers
Lifetime ban proposed for hit-and-run drivers The proposal says that a change in the law will prevent dangerous drivers from hurting others again Jersey motorists should face a lifetime driving ban if they are involved in a car accident and do not stop to help anyone who is injured, a deputy says. The 1956 law already makes it an offence for people not to report an accident. But Deputy Catherine Curtis has lodged a proposal for an amendment with the States of Jersey, saying a lifetime driving ban will stop dangerous drivers from getting back on the road and possibly hurting someone else. Politicians are due to discuss her proposal on 13 May.
BBC News
09-02-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Review to examine if Jersey children are kept safe online
A review is to examine whether measures to keep Jersey children safe from harm online are sufficiently children, education and home affairs scrutiny panel wants to find out about good practice to protect children within the digital world and the situation in review will include current laws, government policy, the role of internet service providers and social media to protect young islanders were made by the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry into the abuse of children in the island's care system. Deputy Catherine Curtis, panel chairwoman, said: "We are aware that keeping our children safe online is a major concern for islanders - one that is a constantly evolving problem given the nature of technology."She said the panel wanted to ensure Jersey's laws and regulations met "best practice principles" and had the required flexibility to adapt to the changing digital landscape."We are keen to understand the role that social media platforms and internet service providers play in the protection of children, as well as the policy measures our government departments have in place," she said. The panel will hold public hearings with government ministers and hear from Jersey's children's commissioner, Dr Carmel Corrigan, teaching unions and social media panel has not yet set a deadline for submissions of evidence to scrutiny@
