Spot on in today's jepnews

Although Jersey’s legal abortion limit could increase to 21 weeks, abortions beyond 12 weeks will not be available because Jersey does “not currently have the facilities and skills required to safely deliver later-stage terminations”, it has emerged. bailiwickexpress.com/news/legal-abo…

What is the point in updating the law if it won't make abortions any more accessible to islanders?

Three men have been jailed for a combined total of over 17 years after their bid to become Jersey’s main cocaine suppliers was foiled by a surveillance-led operation by States of Jersey Police known as Operation Quaff. READ MORE ⬇️ bailiwickexpress.com/news/operation…

Failing to stop and report a road accident that causes serious injury or death could become a standalone offence resulting in a lifetime driving ban, if a law change proposed by a Reform Jersey politician is approved. READ MORE ⬇️ bailiwickexpress.com/news/driving-i…

As Netflix series Adolescence sparks discussions about the worrying impact of social media and misogynist influencers on some teenage boys, the child rights watchdog is calling for Jersey to toughen up its own laws for protecting young people online ⬇️ bailiwickexpress.com/news/tougher-o…

The use of sedative injections on dementia patients is meant to be a last resort – but it has now emerged that this method of tranquilisation was being used with what charity leaders described as alarming frequency on patients in the General Hospital... bailiwickexpress.com/news/focus-sed…

An “urgent audit” of ‘do not resuscitate’ forms had to be carried within Jersey’s General Hospital amid concerns about how these life-and-death decisions were being documented, it has emerged. 🩺🫀 READ MORE ⬇️ bailiwickexpress.com/news/concerns-…

UK prisoners made up nearly 40% of Jersey’s prison population last year after transfers were suspended due to the UK prison population crisis. READ MORE ⬇️ bailiwickexpress.com/news/transfer-…

“Stigma is huge on the island”😢 The stigma around suicide and mental health remains so entrenched that many islanders have died in recent years without ever having reached out for help, new data has shown – with older men most likely to feel ostracised. bailiwickexpress.com/news/focus-sti…

An islander who developed a rare nerve condition as a result of the covid vaccine has criticised the requirement to be “at least 60% disabled” to be able to claim compensation. 💉 READ MORE ⬇️ bailiwickexpress.com/news/unfair-re…

Thank you so much to Jane for sharing her story so openly with me

A hospital staff member has described "critical staffing shortages" and deteriorating working conditions after a politician raised concerns that Jersey's healthcare workers are going without their legally required rest breaks. 👩‍⚕️🏥🩺 READ MORE ⬇️ bailiwickexpress.com/news/hospital-…

The Government has “no intention” of making gender pay gap reporting mandatory in Jersey, according to an Assistant Chief Minister – who said creating a statutory obligation would entail “a significant cost” and place “too much burden on businesses”. bailiwickexpress.com/news/governmen…

Growing up, I saw how people misunderstood my dad’s sight loss. This inspired me to write about the realities of partial sight and the stigma cane users face. Thanks to the EYECAN. members who shared their stories. I hope I’ve done them justice. #SightLoss #HiddenDisability

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"I think you’re in a position where you could be really innovative." ⬇️ A best-selling author and activist has urged Jersey’s government to go beyond the limitations of the UK’s Online Safety Act and “aim higher” in holding tech companies accountable. 📲 bailiwickexpress.com/news/jersey-sh…