From Emily Cheung.
I CANNOT believe that the Bailiff of Jersey is to face a vote of no confidence because of a judgment of character, a speech and his traditional role.

What on earth does Deputy Pitman think she will achieve by pushing this through?

The last time I checked there was something I believe they call free speech. I could understand how a few people may have taken offence but I wholeheartedly agree with the quote ‘it is the unjustified and remorseless denigration of Jersey and her people that is the real scandal’.

Why is the Bailiff being persecuted for expressing his opinion? He did not in any way deter from the fact that the child abuse cases were not important merely that Jersey does not deserve to be punished and humiliated in the way it has been by the media on all fronts.

As for the Holland case, as Attorney General it was his opinion given the facts and circumstances which dictates what happens. If he thought that Holland was honestly trying to correct his ways through giving back to the community then so be it.

Roger Holland freely admitted to the fact he had this conviction during his application. I am sure there are many policemen and personnel in the world serving in a similar manner with similar convictions unbeknown to their employer; is that not worse?

Every judgment made in a court is down to facts and how these are interpreted; if this is how the Bailiff is to be judged, it would only be fair that every court judgment be scrutinised in the same manner.

Finally his role in the States. I do not understand how this can be something against him. Perhaps I do not have the full understanding but how can someone have a vote of no confidence because they were fulfilling the role they have been appointed to? I agree that there should be separation between the two roles but can this really be counted against Sir Philip?

People wonder why Jersey cannot generate tourism anymore, why the agriculture industry is dying and why youth crime steadily rises and I’ll tell you it’s because the States waste far too much time, effort and money on petty little items such as this with no real standing when there are far more pressing issues in the Island. I sincerely hope that Deputy Pitman’s career comes to a rapid end because there are already far too few politicians in the Island who actual know what it is to be an ordinary Jersey citizen.
Haven Crest,
Bagatelle Road,
St Saviour.