Jersey InvestigationYou are in: Jersey > Jersey Investigation  With calls of cover-ups and coercion we ask whether it is time for the States of Jersey to reform?  Hundreds of islanders met in the Royal Square to remember the alleged victims of child abuse. A rally has taken place in Jersey to remember victims of alleged child abuse in the island.  The bailiff in Jersey is both law-maker and judge and for many it's time to change this dual role.  A BBC Jersey user has sent us this is letter of hope - from a survivor of child abuse.  Senator Syvret has accused the island's establishment of a "culture of concealment".  Perched high on a hilltop above the coastline, Haut de la Garenne is a forbidding-looking building.  The discovery of human remains has thrown the spotlight on the island.  A UK childcare expert says children now in care in Jersey are safe.  Read why Deputy Sean Power believes islanders should work together in these difficult times.  Carl Denning was a victim of abuse on a number of occasions during his time at Haut de la Garenne.  Aaron lived in several Jersey care homes and describes his experience of growing up in care.  Children in Jersey who are in need of help can turn to Childline which will be answered in London. Two BBC News website readers reflect on their experiences of the home.  Read the first hand account of someone at Haut de la Garenne in the 1950s.  BBC News charts the history of Haut de la Garenne.  See what happened when Senator Stuart Syvret and Senator Walker were interviewed by Jeremy Paxman.  See what happened when Senator’s Syvret and Walker were interviewed by the BBC’s Jeremy Vine. You are in: Jersey > Jersey Investigation |
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