Report into seven decades of abuse in Jersey has been published. Key points:
--- 'No doubt' of 'many instances' of abuse in Jersey's care system
--- Chief minister - 'I'm sorry to all those who suffered abuse'
--- More than 600 recommendations, eight key recommendation areas
--- Report finds 'failures at all levels of child management' and honorary police 'hindered investigation'
--- Services for children 'still not fully fit for purpose'
--- Haut de la Garenne - where more than half of the alleged offences took place - 'should be demolished'
--- NSPCC supports report's findings
--- If you have been affected the helpline number is: 0800 735 1000
Updates on Monday 3 July
The inquiry listed "eight basic lessons to be learned from the failures of the past".
Number 4: Independent scrutiny is essential.
Quote MessageRegular scrutiny of child care law, policy and practice by individuals or agencies entirely independent of Jersey is essential. While in Jersey, persons involved in such work should avoid even the perception of conflict of interest or partiality."
The inquiry listed "eight basic lessons to be learned from the failures of the past".
Number 3: Be clear about what services are trying to do and the standards which they should attain.
Quote MessageJersey needs to articulate its aspirations and the standards it seeks for the performance of staff, for children in its care and wider services for children in the island. It needs to have clear thresholds for state intervention in families, including in respect of youth offending."
Ben Chapple
BBC News Online
The Independent Jersey Care Inquiry recommends the demolition of Haut de la Garenne.
The panel describes the buildings as a "reminder of an unhappy past or shameful history for many people".
They are called a "symbol of the turmoil and trauma" relating to the later withdrawn reports of murders at the site after the discovery of a piece of "skull" that turned out to be coconut shell.
Recalling the negative attention it brought to the island the inquiry suggested the building be torn down to be replaced by something modern "bearing no resemblance to what went before".
The inquiry listed "eight basic lessons to be learned from the failures of the past".
Number 2: Give children a voice – and then listen to it.
Quote MessageAll children are different, and the “listen to children” box cannot be ticked by providing one process or one set of documentation."
The inquiry listed "eight basic lessons to be learned from the failures of the past", which it said were recognised in all sectors and among professionals.
Number 1: The welfare and interests of children are paramount and trump all other considerations.
Quote MessageTraditional values, operating and management practices, the needs or employment status of staff, convenience, HR practices and the reputation of the island should all be secondary considerations to the interests and welfare of children."
Ryan Morrison
BBC News Online
Today a report into decades of abuse in Jersey's care system has been published by the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry.
It was sparked after Jersey police began investigating alleged child abuse at Haut de la Garenne in 2006.
Operation Rectangle was launched a year later and 192 people came forward with 553 allegations, including 315 at Haut de la Garenne.
Allegations were also made about the Sacré Coeur Orphanage, the Blanche Pierre group home and the successor to Haut de la Garenne, Heathfields.
The Independent Jersey Care Inquiry launched in 2014 and over three years heard from 146 witnesses, dealt with two million pages of documents and spent £23m.
Quote MessageWe consider that the delays in Jersey in adopting good practice and legislation informed by modern thinking can be explained only by a lack of political and professional will. Traditionally, the well-being of vulnerable children has been low on the list of Jersey’s priorities for legislative change and development. We find that to be unacceptable.
Independent Jersey Care Inquiry report
Ben Chapple
BBC News Online
It was the reason the inquiry was launched, but the panel makes it clear there was widespread abuse in Jersey's care system.
Its report says: "On the large amount of evidence before us, there can be no doubt that many instances of physical and sexual abuse and of emotional neglect were suffered by children in the care of the States of Jersey throughout the period of review.
"That abuse and neglect has had far reaching consequences for many of them throughout their adult lives."
The inquiry heard evidence from more than 600 people.
Ryan Morrison
BBC News Online
Alan Collins, the lawyer for victims of child abuse in Jersey's care system, has welcomed the report from the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry.
He said it was important that the recommendations made in the report are implemented quickly.
Mr Collins said the report was shocking to read even though the content itself wasn't a great surprise. He said: "It is interesting to see how much could have been prevented if there had been good government."
He said the report was impressive and a "humbling experience" to read. One survivor of the care system told him she was "moved by the content".
Quote MessageThe most important step that needs to be taken is the appointment of a children's commissioner. The States of Jersey needs to act fast to appoint an independent person to overlook the care of children.
Alan Collins, Lawyer for care survivors
Ben Chapple
BBC News Online
The inquiry panel has "no doubt that there is a genuine commitment to learn from the past and to make improvements for the future".
However, the panel said it was a "common criticism of public inquiries" that there is no follow-up to ensure the recommended actions have been taken.
It urges the States to put in place a mechanism to monitor and verify the implementations of the report, which the panel believes "form the basis of building a better and safer future for all children in Jersey".
Sian Davies
BBC News Online
A report into child abuse at Jersey's Haut de la Garenne children's home says it should be demolished.
The Independent Jersey Care Inquiry into seven decades of abuse also said children may still be at risk in the island's care system.
The report said the States of Jersey "proved to be an ineffectual and neglectful substitute parent".
Led by judge Frances Oldham QC, the inquiry heard hundreds of witness testimonies.
The report says: "We believe that the buildings at Haut de la Garenne are a reminder of an unhappy past or shameful history for many people.
"They are also a symbol of the turmoil and trauma of the early stages of Operation Rectangle, the attention it brought to the island and the distress it evoked in many former residents."
Ryan Morrison
BBC News Online
A report into decades of abuse in the Jersey care system highlighted the regular references to "the Jersey way".
Some of the references to 'the Jersey way' were positive, of a sense of pride and community, but more often the inquiry heard it said as a negative term.
The report says it was used to describe a system where serious issues were swept under the carpet and people avoided being held to account for abuse.
One witness told the inquiry that the lack of trust and a fear factor caused by the non-separation of powers between judiciary and political contributed to the negative view of 'the Jersey way'.
The panel said the issue can't be properly addressed without properly considering the recommendations made in two other reports - the Clothier and Carswell. Both suggested government reforms including the removal of the Bailiff as speaker of the States.
Dan Johnson
BBC News
An independent inquiry into child abuse in the care system in Jersey has found that children may still be at risk.
The inquiry heard from more than 600 witnesses over the last three years and its report concludes aspects of Jersey's services for children are still not fully fit for purpose.
Image source, PAThe report says "over many decades, there were persistent failures in the governance, management and operation of children's homes in Jersey".
"Failings were at all levels: there was no political interest in defining and promoting standards of care and performance in residential care and no will to invest the resources required in child care services.
"Unsuitable people who were appointed to management roles, often on the basis of local connections, lacked the leadership skills to manage and raise practice standards and had little up to date knowledge of child care theory and practice.
"As a result, ill-suited carers continued to look after children in unsuitable facilities, using outdated practices. The consequences for the children in their care were devastating and, in many instances, lifelong."
Ryan Morrison
BBC News Online
Gifford Aubin was the first survivor to give evidence to the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry.
He said he was beaten with a metal rod and had his legs electrocuted during his time in Haut de la Garenne.
Gifford Aubin was the first survivor to give evidence to the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry
Ryan Morrison
BBC News Online
After three years of hearings and £23m the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry report has been published and it's a big one., external
Ryan Morrison
BBC News Online
There are more than 600 recommendations contained in the report published by the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry but this has been boiled down to eight key recommendation areas.
This includes:
Ryan Morrison
BBC News Online
Neil McMurray, who has been campaigning for victims of child abuse for more than a decade, said his message to the States is "do not ignore this report".
Through his blog Voice for Children, he has campaigned and lobbied to ensure the inquiry was fair to survivors of the care system.
He said if the States of Jersey doesn't implement the recommendations in full then the UK government should step in.
Quote MessageAs part of my evidence I gave to the care inquiry I suggested the UK has oversight of the recommendations being implemented.
Neil McMurray, Voice for Children
Ben Chapple
BBC News Online
Children may still be at risk in Jersey's care system, a report into seven decades of child abuse has found.
The report paints a picture of a government seemingly ignorant, uncaring and unwilling to deal with the issues faced by some of the most vulnerable people in society.
Ryan Morrison
BBC News Online
The Independent Jersey Care Inquiry report contained hundreds of recommendations as well as 10 fundamental failings and eight lessons to be learned.
Lessons to be learned
Fundamental failings
Ryan Morrison
BBC News Online
Jacky de la Haye was one of a handful of girls at Haut de la Garenne and says it was a difficult experience.
She gave evidence to the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry and hopes there will be a positive outcome from the report.
Jacky de la Haye shares her experiences at Haut de la Garenne