Petitions – States of Jersey

1. Increase sentencing for causing death by dangerous driving

   The government responded on 3 April 2024

   The Minister for Home Affairs is acutely aware that offences of this nature can have a devastating impact on all who are affected, including victims, their families and the community more widely.

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2. Throw out plans to make lower St. John's road one-way northbound

   The government responded on 15 November 2023

   This is only a three-month trial and is necessary to collect factual data on which decisions about future road safety improvements will be based.

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3. Government to subsidise the costs of childcare to enable women to return to work

   The government responded on 30 October 2023

   Given the importance of early years in child development, a balanced approach is required to ensure that the best interests of the child are met in addition to the needs of parents and the economy.

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1. Write off income tax liability for prior year if moved to current year basis.

   This topic was debated on 21 October 2020

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2. Higher sentences for paedophiles.

   This topic was debated on 17 July 2019

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3. Make Green Street a one way road

   This topic was debated on 4 June 2019

   Watch the debate on statesassembly.public-i.tv

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