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Scrutiny Office
Senator Ian Gorst
Chief Minister
Cyril Le Marquand House, The Parade, St Helier JE4 8UL
Our ref: 511/2/3/1
21 November 2017 Dear Chief Minister,
Care of Children in Jersey Review Panel
I write to you in respect of recommendation one of the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry (IJCI) to request an update on certain aspects of the Commissioner's role.
The Review Panel would appreciate the answers to the following queries:
- Is any Primary Legislation to underpin the role of a Children's Commissioner due to be lodged, or is it still the intention for this to be agreed upon appointment of the Commissioner?
- The Panel notes that the role of the Children's Commissioner is expected to sit inside the Community and Constitutional Affairs Department. If this is to be the case, would you confirm how their authority will retain independence when dealing with issues that may involve States Departments?
- What will be expected of the Children's Commissioner in terms of working with the Care Commissioner? How is it envisaged that this will operate?
I would be grateful of your response by Wednesday 29 November. Yours sincerely,
Deputy S.Y. Mézec
Chairman, Care of Children in Jersey Review Panel