An e-mail from Deputy Bob Hill to states members and media.
The “scoop” Deputy Hill mentions will be the subject of my next Blog.
The Press Release from CPO Graham Power might suggest that Senator Ian (P9-26) Le Marquand might just have soured relationships with ANOTHER Police Force.
Discuss………………………
Good Afternoon All
Some of you will have read Thursday's JEP " scoop " which I understand was promised to them by the Minister of Home Affairs during the Scrutiny hearing last Tuesday. I will not comment on the release at this time however Mr Power has now learnt of the unorthodox disclosure and has asked that the following statement be circulated to all States Members and the media.
"Paragraph 1.2 of the Disciplinary Code for the Chief Officer of Police states 'All parties involved in the operation of this Code will maintain confidentiality while proceedings are being progressed." It is my intention to continue to observe this requirement of the Code. I have however seen a media report which appears to indicate that a serious breach of the code may have been committed by another party. I am currently taking advice on this issue and it is probable that a formal complaint will be made in the near future."
"In addition to the local requirements of confidentiality, the Chief Constable of Wiltshire has also informed all parties that in his view disclosure of the report 'would be likely to prejudice relations between the United Kingdom and Jersey." In light of this it is particularly important that I continue to observe confidentiality whatever the provocation. I do however wish to once again make it clear that I totally deny any misconduct or mismanagement whatsoever in relation to the Historic Abuse Enquiry and will firmly oppose any disciplinary proceedings which the Minister may bring."
The “scoop” Deputy Hill mentions will be the subject of my next Blog.
The Press Release from CPO Graham Power might suggest that Senator Ian (P9-26) Le Marquand might just have soured relationships with ANOTHER Police Force.
Discuss………………………
Good Afternoon All
Some of you will have read Thursday's JEP " scoop " which I understand was promised to them by the Minister of Home Affairs during the Scrutiny hearing last Tuesday. I will not comment on the release at this time however Mr Power has now learnt of the unorthodox disclosure and has asked that the following statement be circulated to all States Members and the media.
"Paragraph 1.2 of the Disciplinary Code for the Chief Officer of Police states 'All parties involved in the operation of this Code will maintain confidentiality while proceedings are being progressed." It is my intention to continue to observe this requirement of the Code. I have however seen a media report which appears to indicate that a serious breach of the code may have been committed by another party. I am currently taking advice on this issue and it is probable that a formal complaint will be made in the near future."
"In addition to the local requirements of confidentiality, the Chief Constable of Wiltshire has also informed all parties that in his view disclosure of the report 'would be likely to prejudice relations between the United Kingdom and Jersey." In light of this it is particularly important that I continue to observe confidentiality whatever the provocation. I do however wish to once again make it clear that I totally deny any misconduct or mismanagement whatsoever in relation to the Historic Abuse Enquiry and will firmly oppose any disciplinary proceedings which the Minister may bring."