Politicians reject minimum sentences for paedophiles
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Jersey's government has rejected a petition asking for a minimum sentence of three years for paedophiles in the island.
More than 5,000 people signed the petition, which also asked for anyone convicted to stay on the sex offenders register for life.
The minister for Home Affairs, Constable Len Norman, said it had been an emotional debate which treated the petition with respect - but ultimately members felt they "couldn’t impose sentences on the courts".
Many members felt the courts needed to have discretion in every case - for example to protect young people in relationships.
Others stressed that prison sentences weren’t necessarily a deterrent - and offenders needed help to change their behaviour.
Man on the... stamps
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
When Neil Armstrong touched down on the surface of the moon in 1969, I wonder if he knew he would one day feature on a set of Jersey stamps.
Jersey Post has released a collection marking the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11's ground-breaking trip.
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Aviation artist Keith Burns was commissioned to design the stamps, which he described as "out of his comfort zone".
He built plastic models to help "portray the physics and kinetic energy involved in flight".
Quote Message: I was really thrilled to see the final product and never dreamed I’d be involved in creating a set of stamps, especially after a very brief period collecting them as a boy." from Keith Burns Artist
I was really thrilled to see the final product and never dreamed I’d be involved in creating a set of stamps, especially after a very brief period collecting them as a boy."
Guernsey to extend territorial waters
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
The seas of Guernsey, Alderney and Sark are about to get a little bit bigger.
On Tuesday, the territorial seas in the Bailiwick will be extended from three nautical miles to 12 nautical miles.
According to the States of Guernsey, the extension will give "greater
control over activities... as they will have legislative competence and
corresponding law enforcement powers in their corresponding area".
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P&R asks Home for detailed improvement plan
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
Guernsey's senior politicians have asked the Home Affairs Committee to publish a detailed plan for improvements it will make to how it governs.
Two members of the committee resigned after a highly-critical independent report said members had been bullying and harassing staff.
Deputies Richard Graham and Rob Prow resigned their positions, while the island's senior committee, Policy and Resources (P&R), asked the remaining members to do the same.
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The committee's president, Mary Lowe, as well as Deputies Victoria Oliver and Marc Leadbeater refused to resign, so P&R have now asked for a detailed plan of how members will improve the governance of the civil service.
In a letter to Home Affairs, P&R said: "Your dismissal of the content of the Governance Review itself, and your criticism of the report's author undermines our confidence that there is a genuine desire to accept and implement all of the outstanding recommendations."
"It is in the interest of developing good governance... that the Committee for Home Affairs publish a detailed plan for how it intends to address each of the recommendations, as soon as possible," it added.
Yellow weather warning for wind issued across islands
Hayley Westcott
BBC News Online
Winds of force six can be expected, Jersey Met has said.
Deputy Andrea Dudley-Owen is also set to ask further questions on a new high level education appointment and a reportedly disgruntled Deputy Charles Parkinson is querying why the old income building - a potential site for a Victor Hugo visitor centre - is up for sale.
Elsewhere on the agenda is Guernsey Prison's annual report, motor tax and the Island Development Plan.
Sunny spells are expected and it should remain dry.
The afternoon will be cloudier but it will generally be a warm day.
Highs of 19C (66F).
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'No threat from sea lettuce' says States
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The States of Jersey says there is no threat to children or animals from green sea lettuce, despite concerns raised by an environmental scientist.
There are reports that the deaths of two men in northern France could be linked to the toxic gas it produces.
Jacqui Carrel, a scientist with Save Our Shoreline, claims it's the same kind of sea lettuce that's found on Jersey beaches and has raised concerns about the risk it could pose.
The States says the amount of sea lettuce in Jersey is controlled by the regular cleaning of the islands beaches and the build-up is shallower and of a different nature to those in Brittany.
It adds that when the sea lettuce builds up to the levels seen in other areas and forms a crust, then there is the potential for hydrogen sulphide gas - which can cause illness if the crust is punctured and it's released.
It says the regular beach cleaning in Jersey means the depths and quantities needed to create that type of problem does not exist.
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Read morePoliticians reject minimum sentences for paedophiles
BBC Radio Jersey
Jersey's government has rejected a petition asking for a minimum sentence of three years for paedophiles in the island.
More than 5,000 people signed the petition, which also asked for anyone convicted to stay on the sex offenders register for life.
The minister for Home Affairs, Constable Len Norman, said it had been an emotional debate which treated the petition with respect - but ultimately members felt they "couldn’t impose sentences on the courts".
Many members felt the courts needed to have discretion in every case - for example to protect young people in relationships.
Others stressed that prison sentences weren’t necessarily a deterrent - and offenders needed help to change their behaviour.
Man on the... stamps
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
When Neil Armstrong touched down on the surface of the moon in 1969, I wonder if he knew he would one day feature on a set of Jersey stamps.
Jersey Post has released a collection marking the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11's ground-breaking trip.
Aviation artist Keith Burns was commissioned to design the stamps, which he described as "out of his comfort zone".
He built plastic models to help "portray the physics and kinetic energy involved in flight".
Guernsey to extend territorial waters
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
The seas of Guernsey, Alderney and Sark are about to get a little bit bigger.
On Tuesday, the territorial seas in the Bailiwick will be extended from three nautical miles to 12 nautical miles.
According to the States of Guernsey, the extension will give "greater control over activities... as they will have legislative competence and corresponding law enforcement powers in their corresponding area".
P&R asks Home for detailed improvement plan
Chris Quevatre
BBC News Online
Guernsey's senior politicians have asked the Home Affairs Committee to publish a detailed plan for improvements it will make to how it governs.
Two members of the committee resigned after a highly-critical independent report said members had been bullying and harassing staff.
Deputies Richard Graham and Rob Prow resigned their positions, while the island's senior committee, Policy and Resources (P&R), asked the remaining members to do the same.
The committee's president, Mary Lowe, as well as Deputies Victoria Oliver and Marc Leadbeater refused to resign, so P&R have now asked for a detailed plan of how members will improve the governance of the civil service.
In a letter to Home Affairs, P&R said: "Your dismissal of the content of the Governance Review itself, and your criticism of the report's author undermines our confidence that there is a genuine desire to accept and implement all of the outstanding recommendations."
"It is in the interest of developing good governance... that the Committee for Home Affairs publish a detailed plan for how it intends to address each of the recommendations, as soon as possible," it added.
Yellow weather warning for wind issued across islands
Hayley Westcott
BBC News Online
Winds of force six can be expected, Jersey Met has said.
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Read moreBoy, 13, assaulted by man on school walk
Hayley Westcott
BBC News Online
A 13-year-old boy was assaulted by a man while taking part in a school walk in Jersey, police have said.
It happened at about 13:30 on Victoria Avenue near West Park on 12 July.
The man allegedly pushed the teenager against the sea wall and held him there for a short time, officers said.
He is described as about 5ft 8in (1.7m), in his 50s, with grey hair, a belly and wearing a grey T-shirt and dark shorts.
After the assault, the man jogged off in the direction of St Aubin. The teenager was unhurt.
Police said it's believed he may have been responding to actions by the teenager.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 612 612.
Final States meeting before summer recess
Rory O'Reilly
BBC Radio Guernsey
The Committee for Home Affairs is back under the political microscope for the final States meeting before the summer recess.
Proceedings begin with two members of the Home Affairs Committee addressing the chamber - Deputies Rob Prow and Richard Graham stepped down following a critical report of the committee.
Deputy Andrea Dudley-Owen is also set to ask further questions on a new high level education appointment and a reportedly disgruntled Deputy Charles Parkinson is querying why the old income building - a potential site for a Victor Hugo visitor centre - is up for sale.
Elsewhere on the agenda is Guernsey Prison's annual report, motor tax and the Island Development Plan.
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Catch upChannel Islands weather: A warm and dry day ahead
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Sunny spells are expected and it should remain dry.
The afternoon will be cloudier but it will generally be a warm day.
Highs of 19C (66F).
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'No threat from sea lettuce' says States
BBC Radio Jersey
The States of Jersey says there is no threat to children or animals from green sea lettuce, despite concerns raised by an environmental scientist.
There are reports that the deaths of two men in northern France could be linked to the toxic gas it produces.
Jacqui Carrel, a scientist with Save Our Shoreline, claims it's the same kind of sea lettuce that's found on Jersey beaches and has raised concerns about the risk it could pose.
The States says the amount of sea lettuce in Jersey is controlled by the regular cleaning of the islands beaches and the build-up is shallower and of a different nature to those in Brittany.
It adds that when the sea lettuce builds up to the levels seen in other areas and forms a crust, then there is the potential for hydrogen sulphide gas - which can cause illness if the crust is punctured and it's released.
It says the regular beach cleaning in Jersey means the depths and quantities needed to create that type of problem does not exist.