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Digital copy of Email correspondence involving Bill Ogley concerning a film for Inside Out South West about child abuse in Jersey due to be broadcast on 29 February 2008 on BBC One. [Some details redacted]. For William Ogley's Witness Statement to the Inquiry dated 18 January 2016, see ZC/D/AW4/B2/33/WS000703.
| Reference | ZC/D/AW4/A5/36/WD007171 |
| Date | 28 February 2008 - 29 February 2008 |
| Scope and Content | • Email sent at 11:56 on 28 February 2008 from Andrew Brown to Cathy Keir titled Comment for Inside Out South West URGENT. Refers to a film in production for Inside Out South West about child abuse in Jersey due to be broadcase on 29 February 2008 on BBC One, noting request for an interview with Senator [Frank] Walker. Refers to having talked to five people who alleged they were physically abused by Alan and Jane Maguire whilst at Blanche Pierre Family Group Home between 1986 and 1990 as part of the film. Sets out details of the allegations, refers an investigation carried out in respect of the allegations in 1990 and subsequent retirement of the Maguires, appointment of Jane Maguire to the Family Centre Service and investigation in 1999 which recommended Jane Maguire's dismissal for gross misconduct. Includes a number of questions in respect of the case relating to Jane and Alan Maguire. Forwarded by Cathy Keir to William Bailhache and Graham Power, copying in Bill Ogley, at 12:45 on 28 February 2008. • Email sent at 12:51 on 28 February 2008 from Bill Ogley to Cathy Keir, William Bailhache and Graham Power titled RE: Comment for Inside Out South West URGENT. Comments on the contents of the email from Andrew Brown, including remarks about the accuracy of the facts contained therein relating to the criminal investigation. Includes description of the prejudicial behaviour of the media and remarks about the criminal process. • Email sent at 15:21 on 28 February 2008 from Graham Power to Bill Ogley, Cathy Keir and William Bailhache titled RE: Comment for Inside Out South West URGENT[Scanned]. States that the case is not part of a criminal investigation, noting that there will be no further investigation unless signficant new information comes to light. States to have no direct interest in the media enquiry, and includes remarks about the case having been investigated at the time. • Email sent at 16:31 on 28 February 2008 from Graham Power to Graham Power, Bill Ogley, Cathy Keir and William Bailhache titled RE: Comment for Inside Out South West URGENT[Scanned]. Refers to discussion about the matter with William [Bailhache] and Lenny [Harper], outlining his position on the matter. Refers to involvement of Senator [Stuart] Syvret asking for the case to be re-investigated, noting that the Maguire case is not an investigation priority. Describes being told that Mr Maguire is deceased and Mrs Maguire is living in France, commenting on possibility of extradition. Includes remarks about the proposed programme. |
| Names | Bailhache, William Brown, Andrew Harper, Lenny Keir, Cathy Maguire, Alan Maguire, Jane Ogley, Bill Power, Graham Syvret, Stuart, Senator Walker, Frank, Senator Attorney General BBC Blanche Pierre Family Group Home Education Committee Family Service Centre Health and Social Services Inside Out Inside Out South West Law Officers' Department States of Jersey Police |
| Keywords | allegations | chief executives | child abuse | child protection | childcare | Children | children's homes | Correspondence | E-mail | evidence | Family Group Homes | houseparents | IJCI | investigations | physical abuse | Police | prosecutions | trials |
| Places | 9-11, Blanche Pierre Close, France |
| Dimensions | 1 pdf file |
| Language | English |
| Level of description | File |
| Access restrictions | PDF file - please click on the link to download |
| Closed until | 2100 |
Context:
Digital copy of Email correspondence involving Bill Ogley concerning a film for Inside Out South West about child abuse in Jersey due to be broadcast on 29 February 2008 on BBC One. [Some details redacted]. For William Ogley's Witness Statement to the Inquiry dated 18 January 2016, see ZC/D/AW4/B2/33/WS000703.
ZC/D/AW4/A5/36/WD007171
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