Jersey Investigation

The discovery of bones at the former children's home at Haut de la Garenne has set in motion a major police operation - and re-opened existing political arguments.

Senator Stuart Syvret, claims knowledge of abuse in the past went to the very top of the island's government.

Haut de la Garenne

The former Health Minister, who was in charge of the Health and Social Services Department until last year, claims a cover up stretches back decades.

Senator Syvret said “"it is clear that there has been a culturally appalling attitude to vulnerable children in care in Jersey for decades. This latest tragic incident is simply another example of that continuum.”

The Jersey Police Deputy Chief Officer, Lenny said there was no evidence of a cover up by The Jersey Government.

Haut de la Garenne

He said at a press conference that the police have “no evidence of a cover up by the Jersey Government. There may be evidence that things haven't been done the way they should have done but governments don't normally get involved in child abuse investigations.”

The islands Chief Minister has also said that there's no evidence an official cover up took place during alleged incidents of child abuse.

However, Senator Walker says full support will be given to the police investigation and has explained that "if indeed anyone has been involved in any form of cover up at any point that they too are fully investigated and brought to justice."