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BBC News
3 days ago
- General
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Public invited to give views on Jersey cannabis policy
The government is asking people to have their say on Jersey's approach to recreational cannabis online survey has been launched alongside a focus group meeting to help the government inform on its approach to the current Class C States of Jersey made it possible in 2018 for islanders to be prescribed cannabis-based products for medicinal use, but decided not to decriminalise cannabis in June Minister for Health and Social Services Deputy Tom Binet said he would "encourage everyone to take a few minutes to have their say". He said: "We want to make sure islanders have the chance to share their views on recreational cannabis policy, and this survey is an important part of that. "Understanding public opinion will allow the Assembly to ensure that any future decisions are informed by the views of islanders."The consultation is open until Friday 11 July.
BBC News
22-05-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
States of Jersey received 19 formal complaints in 2024
An independent panel which deals with concerns about Jersey's government reviewed 19 formal complaints from members of the public during 2024, it has been revealed. The States of Jersey Complaints Panel acts as an intermediary between politicians and members of the public who have complaints about ministerial decisions or maladministration.The panel's annual report for 2024 shows the number of complaints was higher than in the two previous years, but lower than the period between 2019 and also shows the governments Health and Children and Families departments had the most complaints with four each. Nine complaints were also carried over from 2023. Of the total of 28 complaints, the report shows 16 were ongoing, five were closed as "a matter not for review", three were upheld after a hearing and four were resolved informally. The panel said the subject of the complaints varied and many related to inadequate service or gaps in service provision. Chair of the States Complaints Panel Geoffrey Crill said it had been a "busy year" for the service. "Over 50 complaints from the public were dealt with in one way or another, be that by telephone discussion, determination of jurisdiction, informal resolution, or hearing," he said. "During the year, we have seen a general improvement in the internal handling of customer complaints within States departments which has in many cases enabled us to refer complaints back to the departmental process for resolution. "Nevertheless, there remain inconsistencies in departmental complaints handling and so we remain hopeful that the improvements seen to date will continue."
BBC News
16-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Calls for Jersey health staff to be treated with respect
Jersey ambulance service has shared a video urging islanders to treat medical workers with is part of a social media campaign launched in the wake of a report which showed a rise in the number of physical and racially motivated attacks on healthcare the video, States of Jersey Ambulance Service staff ask people to be respectful and to "let us work without fear" in the community."Any form of aggression against ambulance staff is unacceptable," said the service's associate chief ambulance officer Gordon Hunt. "Our ability to work safely and efficiently directly impacts the quality of care we can provide," he Hunt said crews needed a safe environment in which to provide life-saving care. In the social media post, the States of Jersey Ambulance Service said: "Following the release of new statistics that show our Health and Care Jersey colleagues have reported a rise in physical and racially motivated attacks, we wish to offer our support."This is unfortunately an issue we are all too familiar with."The post on Facebook is part of the service's Work Without Fear campaign, which was launched in November. At the time of the launch, the government said ambulance staff had reported 26 incidents of violence, aggression or intimidation, which is more than double the 14 incidents recorded in 2023, and nearly four times the number from service said such incidents affected both the physical and mental health of staff, which in turn impacted their work in providing quick and effective care to the and Care Jersey (HCJ) previously told the BBC there had been 29 racially motivated assaults on healthcare staff reported in 2024, an increase from the 14 reported in 2022 and 15 in the campaign was launched, Minister for Justice and Home Affairs Mary Le Hegarat said: "Aggression towards our emergency responders - and their right to work without fear of being attacked - needs to be highlighted."We must respect and support those who are saving lives."
BBC News
15-05-2025
- Automotive
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St Helier car park levels close for ongoing refurbishment
Three levels of a multi-storey car park in St Helier have been closed as part of ongoing maintenance 12,13 and 14 of Pier Road Car Park closed to motorists and pedestrians on Wednesday for four weeks. The States of Jersey announced refurbishment plans for the car park last year, with work starting in April 2025 for a completion date at the end of Infrastructure and Environment Department said it was thanking members of the public for their "continued patience and cooperation". It said pedestrian access to Fort Regent and La Petite Ecole nursery would remain available via the stairs and escalators located on Level 10 while the upper level closures were in place."There will be no pram or wheelchair access to Fort Regent via the car park for the duration of this closure," it added."Alternative parking and accessible routes should be used."
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.
