Police Treatment of Alleged Abuse Victim Discussed

The Channel Online
November 19, 2013

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The police treatment of a disabled woman who claimed she was abused by a church warden in Jersey is being discussed by politicians today.

Back in March, the island's Dean was suspended for failing to properly investigate the allegations by the 26-year-old disabled woman.

Jersey comes under the Diocese of Winchester which has clear safeguarding procedures on what to do when allegations of abuse are made against a church worker.

The disabled woman - known as HG - claimed a church warden had abused her, but the independent review found that the Very Rev Key did not properly handle the complaint.

The police investigated back in 2008 when the alleged abuse happened.

The Bishop of Winchester reinstated Dean Bob Key after he apologised for his actions in May.

Today, Deputy Mike Higgins will ask the Chief Minister about a review of the HG case. Deputy Higgins will ask Senator Ian Le Marquand about the woman's departure from the island.