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  http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/aug/18/chief-constable-handling-cliff-richard-investigation-police-bbc-search Cliff Richard fans bid to get 'I Still Believe In You' to number one    Fans are campaigning to get his 1992 ballad “I Still Believe In You” to number one.    The Cliff Richard "incident" is fast descending into the world of farce. As more big names from all walks of celebrity life, show business, politics, media and even television lead the clamour of protest from the "man in the street" about how the raid on one of the homes of Cliff Richard was carried out, it seems that the investigation is turning into allegations of police heavy handedness, BBC conspiracy and contrived complaints. It is debatable whether the same degree of protectionism would have been evident had it been  "Joe Soap", of Peabody Buildings, East Cheap (with apologies to any person of that name or address, as no connection is intended or implied) ...

http://www.theguardian.com/society/2014/jul/07/may-child-abuse-inquiry-maximum-transparency     Theresa May promises child abuse inquiry with 'maximum transparency' Home Secretary Theresa May    I watched Theresa May's "statement to the House" on television yesterday, expecting the announcement of some far reaching inquiry, to delve into the depths of the secret past (and continuing) activities of some MP's, Lords and others, active the paedophile network operating in and around Westminster. An inquiry to expose the extent of and those involved in the abuse and in the conspiracy to cover up the abuse of children in care homes, hostels and other institutions in Lancashire, Wales, London, Kent and numerous other places around the country including Jersey. What the Home Secretary actually delivered during her period at the despatch box appears to have been a “marking time” statement. A speech full of many words, quite a few well worn c...

  http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/jul/06/guardian-view-sex-abuse-cover-ups Public confidence, and maybe justice too, demand a thorough inquiry into rumours of a paedophile ring at Westminster    Geoffrey Dickens, handed the dossier to Leon Brittan,     At last, it seems that the layers of secrecy, lies,conspiracy and cover up dating back over decades are being peeled back to reveal the extent of child sex abuse and those involved in the scandal. With inquiries already taking place in a number of locations around the country, including the "Independent Jersey Care Inquiry" with its  Jimmy Savile connection to Haut de la Garenne there is clearly a case for drawing all the inquiries together to ensure that nothing is missed and that "guilty" individuals are identified. This afternoon, (7th July) Home Secretary Theresa May, will announce details of the "independent and authoritative" review of the claims of the cover up in connectio...

  Has the "Independent Jersey Care Inquiry" actually started?   The former children's home Haut de la Garenne On the 16th March last, I wrote in New Agenda under the title of,  "The prevarication and delay of the last three years is finally over?  ( http://new-agenda2012.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/the-prvarication-and-delay-of-last.html) "At last a starting date for the long delayed "Independent Jersey Care Inquiry" is set to begin on 3 April. It remains to be seen whether, over the next three weeks, any more "points" will be found which will "have to be clarified",  before the inquiry can actually begin."  There seems to be a distinct lack of media coverage in Jersey, as there has been no mention of the start of the inquiry, as far as I am aware, in the Jersey Evening Post, Channelonline tv, or any other media outlet that I am aware of. Has this long overdue inquiry been delayed yet again? It would be stretching the ...

http://jerseyeveningpost.com/news/2014/03/13/historical-abuse-inquiry-starting-date-announced/ Historical abuse inquiry starting date announced The former children's home Haut de la Garenne At last a starting date for the long delayed "Independent Jersey Care Inquiry" is set to begin on 3 April. It remains to be seen whether, over the next three weeks, any more "points" will be found which will "have to be clarified",  before the inquiry can actually begin. 

http://www.channelonline.tv/channelonline_jerseynews/displayarticle.asp?id=509097 Preparations underway for Historic Abuse Inquiry   On November 6th last year, I wrote in this Blog "New Agenda", that Frances Oldham QC had been nominated to Chair the Historic Child Abuse Inquiry in place of Sally Bradley QC who was originally appointed but had to withdraw due to ill health in September. I also commented that the terms of reference debate,  originally scheduled for the end of 2012,had been  was postponed until February of 2013 and most disturbingly that in November of 2013, it was "over 12 months since the States was dragged, kicking and screaming, to the decision to actually hold an inquiry into child abuse in any case". Today we learn that, "preparations for Jersey's Historic Abuse Inquiry are well underway", Well, that's a step in the right direction. I have long been critical of the apparent prevarication, delay and obstructions wh...

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/victims-of-jimmy-savile-call-for-a-single-inquiry-9040808.html?origin=internalSearch     Victims of Jimmy Savile call for a single inquiry      Savile was a predatory sex offender    More than 30 separate investigations, inquiries, or other forms of examinations are currently in process into what Savile did during his decades of abuse of children and others, who was involved or associated with him in performance of this abuse and why was there no prosecution of him during his lifetime. These investigations are being conducted by the Police, the BBC, numerous Hospital Trusts and other government departments. It is more than 12 months since 2 reports were published saying, essentially that "Savile was “a prolific, predatory sex offender” who could have been prosecuted for offences against at least three victims while he was alive." The question on everybody's lips is "Why wasn't he?"  ...

  http://www.channelonline.tv/channelonline_jerseynews/DisplayArticle.asp?ID=508006 Two new members to serve on child abuse inquiry Haute de la Garenne   Sally Bradley QC was originally appointed to Chair this inquiry but had to withdraw due to ill health in September this year. A debate on the terms of reference for the inquiry, scheduled for January  was postponed until February. It is now over 12 months since the States was dragged, kicking and screaming, to the decision to actually hold an inquiry into child abuse in any case. Since then, prevarication, delay and obstructions have littered the progress of this inquiry and even today, there is no real sign as to when (if at all) the date will be set for commencement. The whole affair of historic child abuse in Jersey contains a catalogue of establishment endeavors to delay any investigation, presumably in the hope that the matter will go away, or at least that the facts will be clouded and obscured by...

  http://www.channelonline.tv/channelonline_jerseynews/DisplayArticle.asp?ID=507994  A warrant has been issued for the arrest of former Senator Stuart Syvret. Former Senator Stuart Syvret   The persecution of Stuart Syvret continues. It is indeed unfortunate (and sinister), that the Jersey "authorities" were and are, not as rigorous in their pursuit and prosecution of the criminals and pedophiles involved in the child sex abuse scandal at Haute de la Garenne and at other locations in Jersey. A warrant is issued for Syvret's arrest and imprisonment, whilst at the same time, those members of Jersey "society" and those in "official" positions, are still walking the streets of St Helier, and remain totally immune from prosecution and still protected by the Jersey establishment". It is not co incidental that one of the people instrumental in exposing the historic child abuse scandal has been removed from public office, imprisoned, vili...

  http://www.thisisjersey.com/news/2013/09/07/stuart-syvret-defies-royal-court/  FORMER Senator Stuart Syvret risks being jailed for contempt of court Sinister developments are evolving in Jersey. There has long been a culture of secrecy, intrigue and conspiracy on the island of Jersey, particularly in the investigations and subsequent coverup of Historic child abuse, not only at Haute de la Garrene, but at numerous other locations around Jersey's 45 square miles. Questions have been asked in Parliament, investigations have been carried out by mainland police, a few minor players in the scandal have been brought to trial and sentence. and "The States", (the islands Parliament) has made a few half hearted attempts to appear concerned by initiating "inquiries". There has also been the insidious campaign of character assassination and smear against people such as Lenny Harper, Graham Power, both being police officers who investigated the scandal a...

Concerns about delayed historic child abuse inquiry.   A Jersey politician is raising concern in the States next week about the delayed Inquiry into historic child abuse. Deputy Trevor Pitman wants to know when abuse victims can expect the investigation to start. It's been postponed after the newly appointed chairman Sally Bradley QC had to withdraw due to ill-health. Deputy Pitman will be asking the Chief Minister what progress has been made in finding a replacement. (channelonline.tv   Latest Headlines 8th September 2013 ) Haute de la Garenne   There is a story noted on the front page of "channelonline.tv"  It is not possible to link in with any details, or to find any other reference to the story on either this channel or on the BBC local channel or even in the Jersey Evening Post. No matter how much the "establishment" in Jersey may wish to keep many odious details of this obscene scandal secret and no mat...