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Crime (Disorderly Conduct and Harassment) - approval of draft legislation.

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A decision made (03/11/2006) regarding Crime (Disorderly Conduct and Harassment) (Jersey) Law 200- - approval of draft legislation.

Subject:

Crime (Disorderly Conduct and Harassment) (Jersey) Law 200- - approval of draft legislation

Decision Reference:

MD-SoJP-2006-0003

Exempt clause(s):

 

Type of Report:

(oral or written)

Written

Person Giving Report (if oral):

 

Telephone or

e-mail Meeting?

n/a

Report

File ref:

SOJP/COS/7.2

Written report – Title

WR – Disorderly Conduct Law

Written report – Author

(name and job title)

Sergeant Lee Turner, Staff Officer to Chief Officer of Police

Decision(s): The Minister approved the draft law and attached report.

Reason(s) for decision:

The legislation is a vital step forwards enabling the police to remedy low-level public disorder and harassment issues, and moving towards improving the quality of life for members of society. It will also bring Jersey closer in line with UK legislation, notably the Public Order Act 1986 and the Protection of Harassment Act 1997.

Action required:

Chief Officer, States of Jersey Police, to request the Greffier of the States to lodge the draft legislation for debate by the States on 16th January 2007.

Signature:

(Minister/ Assistant Minister)

Date of Decision:

3 November 2006

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