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Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Progress 'being made on violence against women'
Jersey's government is making progress in tackling recommendations from the island's Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Taskforce, a report says. In 2023, the group made 77 recommendations to government after its research found "most women" in Jersey experienced some form of gender-based violence. The government's progress report has shown 27 of the recommendations were complete, 42 were in progress, six weare awaiting reporting and eight had not been started. Minister for Justice and Home Affairs Mary Le Hegarat, who launched the taskforce in 2022, said she was proud of the progress but added there was still "considerable work ahead". The taskforce undertook research with victims, children and young people, professional services and the general public in Jersey. Recommendations were made to the government and its key partners in categories including training, independent reviews and education. The government report showed completed recommendations included creating a dataset on harmful sexual behaviour and increasing a police presence in certain areas. Recommendations not started included developing an education programme for parents and a review of the domestic abuse law. In March 2024, the government committed to publishing annual updates on progress toward implementing all 77 recommendations. Deputy Le Hegarat said the first annual report shows the government has made "significant progress". She said: "I believe that we can be proud of the progress achieved so far. But there is considerable work ahead to achieve lasting change, and we remain committed to seeing through the implementation of all the recommendations. "The taskforce identified that VAWG in Jersey was 'a hidden problem', and that this lack of awareness, or lack of priority, was a fundamental aspect of the problem that needed to be addressed to effectively understand and address the issue." Le Hegarat added: "My hope is that this annual report, and those that follow it, will serve to ensure that the issue remains at the forefront of our minds." More news stories for Jersey Listen to the latest news for Jersey Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to March calls for end to violence against women and girls Jersey government accepts women violence report 'Shocking' report reveals violence against women Taskforce to tackle violence against women Government of Jersey - Violence against women and girls
BBC News
19 hours ago
- Politics
- BBC News
Jersey report shows progress in tackling violence against women
Jersey's government is making progress in tackling recommendations from the island's Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Taskforce, a report 2023, the group made 77 recommendations to government after its research found "most women" in Jersey experienced some form of gender-based government's progress report has shown 27 of the recommendations were complete, 42 were in progress, six weare awaiting reporting and eight had not been for Justice and Home Affairs Mary Le Hegarat, who launched the taskforce in 2022, said she was proud of the progress but added there was still "considerable work ahead". The taskforce undertook research with victims, children and young people, professional services and the general public in were made to the government and its key partners in categories including training, independent reviews and education. The government report showed completed recommendations included creating a dataset on harmful sexual behaviour and increasing a police presence in certain not started included developing an education programme for parents and a review of the domestic abuse law. 'Achieve lasting change' In March 2024, the government committed to publishing annual updates on progress toward implementing all 77 Le Hegarat said the first annual report shows the government has made "significant progress". She said: "I believe that we can be proud of the progress achieved so far. But there is considerable work ahead to achieve lasting change, and we remain committed to seeing through the implementation of all the recommendations."The taskforce identified that VAWG in Jersey was 'a hidden problem', and that this lack of awareness, or lack of priority, was a fundamental aspect of the problem that needed to be addressed to effectively understand and address the issue." Le Hegarat added: "My hope is that this annual report, and those that follow it, will serve to ensure that the issue remains at the forefront of our minds."
BBC News
7 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
ID card scheme for French day-trippers to continue
Politicians have voted unanimously to continue a scheme which allows French day-trippers to visit Jersey using ID cards, rather than ID card scheme was introduced in 2023 when the number of day trip visitors dropped after Brexit because rules meant visitors needed the scheme being in place for two years, there has been uncertainty about its future due the UK introducing electronic travel authorisation for Sir Philip Bailhache, who brought forward the proposition, said "many French citizens do not possess a passport and rely upon their identity cards". Mr Bailhache has welcomed the States decision to continue the said: "I'm delighted that the assembly has agreed that the home affairs ministers should consider the concession in force and it will be of great assistance to our tourism industry."He added the decision was important because French day trippers had given a boost to the tourist economy."The estimate is that French day-trippers spend about £4.5m a year in Jersey, so this is clearly good for our restaurants and shop keepers," he added. Home affairs minister deputy Mary Le Hegarat said she supported the proposition but warned counterparts in the UK were not supportive of the scheme continuing."We have had a letter which basically says they are not supportive of it, but for us it is about balance," she Le Hegarat added: "We will be speaking to the UK again about the matter in person, I will go with the external relations minister so we can have those discussions about Jersey's economy and our tourist industry and how we move forward, because it is important we do that."It's critical for us to manage our economy and I'm hoping that the UK can see the evidence from the years we have been running this that it works well and it's not a risk to the borders and safety."In her ministerial comments on the proposition the minister said if the UK had concerns about the scheme which Jersey was unable to mitigate, it could lead "in a worst case scenario, which is considered unlikely, in the implementation of a hard border between the UK and Jersey."The BBC has approached the UK Government for comment.
BBC News
28-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Jersey deputy proposes removing 'illegitimate' child status
Jersey's parenting laws could be changed so children born out of wedlock are no longer considered "illegitimate".Home Affairs Minister Deputy Mary Le Hegarat said in a proposition about half of all children in the island were born to unmarried only children born to a mixed-sex couple who are married are considered "legitimate".Despite recent changes to the marriage laws, children born to a couple in a civil partnership are still regarded as illegitimate. Le Hegarat said: "The option of abolishing the status of legitimacy is strongly preferable, as it is no longer reflective of modern family life."Only children whose parents are married and in a mixed-sex relationship are currently provided with the status of being 'legitimate' at birth."She said it was "out of step with policy developments over the last few decades to modernise family law, so that legislation reflects modern family units more equitably".
