Probe into police chief debate leak
Tuesday 3rd February 2009, 2:57PM GMT.
PRIVILEGES are investigating how details of a secret States debate appeared on Senator Stuart Syvret’s blog and in the Jersey Evening Post.
The day after the debate on Police chief Graham Power’s suspension in the States – which was held in secret in line with the Police Force (Jersey) Law – details of it were published online and in the newspaper.
This morning the head of the Privileges and Procedures Committee – which is responsible for States reform and discipline – told the House that the committee wanted to review the leak, citing the importance of Parliamentary privilege.
St Mary Constable Juliette Gallichan (pictured) wanted the matter formally referred to her committee, and said the committee would want to talk to Senator Syvret and any Member who wanted to talk to them about leaking the information to the JEP.
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good for the person who leaked this information.
most of the electorate, were more than likely glad to read it for a change.
secrets can only lead to supposition in my mind.
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There are too many secrets surrounding this government, so Juliette bear in mind that a lot of people will appreciate the fact that this was leaked and more power to Stuart Syvret’s elbow for keeping the public informed of the truth.
States reform which is part of the remit of the Committee you head should start with more honesty and transparency. You may then merit more credibility Juliette.
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It amazes me as to how many people are actually poking their noses into this suspension. If this one has to be held in a public theatre then that should go for all suspensions of public employees.
Have none of the so called Jersey reform parties arranged a “Give Power his Job Back” rally in the royal Square yet?
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Freedom of Information please
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Time that Jersey’s government finally gets to grips with those whom denigrate our island and openly flaunt the law through the leaking of closed States debates,on the worldwide web.This is not democracy in any guise and those States members of whatever political persuasion should realize that there comes a point when the line has been crossed beyond politics or reason.
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why are there so many secrets in our government,in my way of thinking secrets, mean, conceal hide,meant to be kept from public knoledge, what is so terrible these people have done,, or more likely said,, its a case of keep your mouth shut, as its more than your jobs worth, makes our governmant look more suspect of doing serious wrongdoings.
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It was mentioned over 20 yrs ago that with all these “closed” debates and states sittings that the impression of jerseys government was that it was more secretive than that of pre communist russia.
In 5 rounds of elections spanning 20 years nothing on that score has changed – secret states debates, press leaks when it suits individuals, ministers doling out multi million pound contracts to companies their brothers, cousins or whoever sit on the board of.
The way this island is run is a disgrace.
The attitude that some things are ” too explosive” for the public to hear is both comical and insulting.
Tranparency is only a worry if there are some things that wouldn’t stand up to scrutiny – the impression that myself and many friends my age have is that certain individuals in jerseys states has been crooked for decades.
Well done to Syvret for his article – I for one am not shocked or amazed by what has been said – only that it was deemed worthy of closed debate in the first place.
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The whole reason this kind of meeting is held in secret is because to release such information could jepordise a future legal case should it go to trial. So before anyone demands for information they think they have a right to know consider those involved and how it may affect them.
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The words carpet, swept and under come to mind.
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Why is Senator Syvret being singled out for censure, as I understand it several States Members disclosed the same information to the JEP but did so anonymously and therefore will not be subject to any investigation. And didn’t Senator Le Marquand and Constable Crowcroft make reference to the same details in the States. Surely this is unfair?
More importantly what Senator Syvret disclosed was not confidential information about the reasons or otherwise for Mr Powers suspension, but details of procedure that are clearly irregular. Why should such procedural matters not be in the public domain?
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