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WRITTEN QUESTION TO THE MINISTER FOR EDUCATION, SPORT AND CULTURE BY DEPUTY M. TADIER OF ST. BRELADE
ANSWER TO BE TABLED ON TUESDAY 10th MARCH 2015
Question
Does the Department have a policy in relation to suspending current staff members against whom allegations of serious criminal activity have been made, including, but not limited to, child abuse?
Answer
All ESC staff are covered by the current States of Jersey disciplinary policy which allows for suspensions under certain circumstances. The policy states that suspension is a neutral act, does not constitute or imply guilt on the part of the employee and will be kept to a minimum'.
It adds that suspension may be appropriate:
- where the employee is accused of gross misconduct
- when it is necessary to allow a thorough investigation to be carried out
- where there are potential risks to the employee, other employees, service users or the public.
The categories of gross misconduct are set out in a separate document, Disciplinary Rules, which also applies to all employees