Report: Independent Jersey Care Inquiry – Full Report and Executive Summary

The final report by the?Panel of the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry?into the abuse of children in the Island’s care system over many years?was?handed?to the States of Jersey on Monday, 3?July,?2017.? 

The 15 Terms of Reference dealt?with the years from 1945 until the present day.? 

The?report?identified?individual and systemic failings and made?recommendations for the future?management and operation of?Jersey’s residential and foster homes?to ensure the island?provides a safe and secure environment for the children in its care.? 

The experience of children within the care system was at the heart of the Inquiry’s work.?? 

Evidence was heard from more than 450 people who had lived in the care system or were otherwise connected to it.??The Inquiry held 149 days of public hearings?and?also?saw?more than 200 witnesses. It?considered?more than?136,000?documents.? 

• The full report and Executive Summary can be read here.?
• Read Panel Chair, Frances Oldham QC’s Summary Statement: Part 1 Part 2
• Pool Video of Summary Statement on Vimeo & YouTube
• Transcripts and supporting documents from the public hearings are available   here.