2017 news

A family who have been left homeless when a fire destroyed their home have made a special visit to Jersey Fire and Rescue Service to thank them for saving their cat

A report looks at data gathered from people who use food banks in the Island

Public comments on a proposed overhaul of Jersey's criminal justice legislation have been published today

The States of Jersey Police responded to nearly 1,000 domestic violence incidents last year and attend an average of three domestic abuse incidents every single day of the year.

The flooding of Grands Vaux will be the hypothetical scenario for a large, multi-agency training exercise this week

The independent body that oversees Jersey's police force has a new chairman

The Home Affairs Minister was given the role as breastfeeding champion for the States of Jersey earlier in 2017

There are 24 amendments, 17 of which relate to minor corrections

Jersey's independent safeguarding board is giving a voice to children in care at its annual conference

A new proposition will amend Jersey's marriage laws to allow, amongst other things, same-sex couples to be married

Acclaimed UK theatre company stages play for Jersey pupils to raise awareness of child sexual exploitation

The new sexual offences law sets out to provide protection to individuals of all genders and aims to protect children and vulnerable adults from exploitation

An illegal immigrant arrested in Jersey has made a claim for asylum

The consultation will now be open until Friday 18 August

The appointments are required to meet operational policing needs

The fifth appointment to the newly created Jersey Care Commission is Islander Lisa Jacobs

A public health forum that includes the British Crown Dependencies is meeting at a conference in Jersey today

The public are being asked for their views on the Island's judicial independence and on the establishment of a Judicial and Legal Services Commission

The Criminal Procedure (Bail) (Jersey) Law 201- is the first part of a series of laws to improve criminal justice legislation. If approved, it will provide a clear framework for setting bail while protecting the rights of defendants

The strategy has been developed in partnership between government, voluntary and community organisations, and the business community

Home Affairs Minister reassures Islanders following UK decision to raise terror threat level

Three commissioners have been appointed to the Island's new Care Commission

Local people with armed forces service experience are being sought to help veterans with issues from health and housing to education and careers

The Home Affairs Minister expresses her gratitude to the States of Jersey's chief of police on his retirement

A public awareness campaign about so-called 'legal highs' has seen the States of Jersey and partner agencies recognised at a national awards ceremony

A local person with direct experience of the Island's care services is needed for Jersey's first Care Commission

States of Jersey in partnership with NSPCC to support expectant parents through Baby Steps programme

The former Prison Board of Visitors has been replaced by a new independent board that will monitor prisoners' human rights and treatment

The Commissioner will be responsible for determining which organisations are charities, registering those charities and ensuring that they meet their legal requirements

Funding applications for new community safety projects are now being accepted

A planning application has been approved for 31 new social rented apartments

A Chair has been appointed to the commission that will help Islanders in need of care services

Customs are investigating the importation of a Pitbull type dog into Jersey

The Strategic Housing Unit wants to hear about Islanders' experiences of using letting agents as part of a review

Jersey and Guernsey politicians are exploring ways in which the islands could work together on Home Affairs matters

Government partnership with Prison! Me! No Way!!! is shortlisted for a national marketing award

The consultation document has been put together after extensive research and discussion with key organisations and individuals throughout 2015 and 2016