Review author examines Jersey’s child protection system

The author of a review of Jersey’s child protection system, which was developed into an action plan, has been asked to check-up on the States’ work.

Andrew Williamson’s suggestions in 2007 formed the Williamson Implementation Plan, which was adopted by the island’s Health and Social Services department.

Ideas made by the former chairman of Devon Social Services included creating a minister for children.

A scrutiny panel has asked him to attend a public hearing on Thursday.

The panel said Mr Williamson will be asked to give his views on whether States is doing enough to improve the island’s child protection services and whether sufficient funds and staffing levels have been allocated.

Mike Taylor, chairman of the Jersey Child Protection Committee, is also to be questioned by the panel.