tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984159410366033967.post1832744340494783933..comments2023-03-31T23:33:13.973-07:00Comments on Simon Bellwood - The Whistleblower: My Response - Part 3Simon Bellwood - The Whistleblowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15560953683214156817noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984159410366033967.post-51878450306636196132008-12-05T04:20:00.000-08:002008-12-05T04:20:00.000-08:00Accepted thank you and in return sorry for the ton...Accepted thank you and in return sorry for the tone of my first message.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984159410366033967.post-17579836966140050902008-12-04T15:50:00.000-08:002008-12-04T15:50:00.000-08:00I do apologise for saying all the people of jersey...I do apologise for saying all the people of jersey whenwhat was meant was all those people of jersey who were/ are involved with the cover up of seriouse child abuse. Walker and his bunch over over fed over baring and over there!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984159410366033967.post-71417127803356979772008-12-04T11:04:00.000-08:002008-12-04T11:04:00.000-08:00Just as i deplore the suggestion that everyone in ...Just as i deplore the suggestion that everyone in jesey is a criminal.<BR/><BR/>I have every sympathy for the people who have been through abuse. My point was dont tarnish us all with the same brush.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984159410366033967.post-60887831535966990702008-12-04T08:15:00.000-08:002008-12-04T08:15:00.000-08:00Comment "When you mention the people of Jersey vot...Comment <BR/><BR/>"When you mention the people of Jersey voting en masse for Ian Le Marquand it really annoys me".<BR/><BR/>My apologies, this should have been clearer. <BR/><BR/>What I meant was, 'the majority of the Jersey voters' and not 'the majority of the Jersey people' as I stated.<BR/><BR/>SimonSimon Bellwood - The Whistleblowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15560953683214156817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984159410366033967.post-38046991782207744922008-12-04T02:25:00.000-08:002008-12-04T02:25:00.000-08:00Simon When you mention the people of Jersey voting...Simon <BR/><BR/>When you mention the people of Jersey voting en masse for Ian Le Marquand it really annoys me, please never loose sight of teh FACT that only 40% ( and I am being generous with that figure ) of those with a vot eactually cast it.<BR/><BR/>The democracy of this island is just about hanging in there!<BR/><BR/>Voter apathy is not a concept particular to Jersey, it is indeed widespread, however there is little excuse for it here in Jersey.<BR/><BR/>If we can beleive the election promises of our soon to be politicians electoral reform should be on teh way, and with that hopefully a more engaged electorate!<BR/><BR/>Ian Le marquand has no doubt seen some rather unsavoury individuals during his term as magistrate and clearly these individuals have informed his opinion of the merits of youth detention. <BR/><BR/>You come to the problem from another perspective and possibly understand more of what gets the individuary to behave unlawfully in the first place and how that individual can be turned around.<BR/><BR/>What a shame you cant both work together and appreciate that going forwards there must be a way to help these children.<BR/><BR/>Senator Shenton should be absolutel ASHAMED of that letter, it is unprofessional and actually exposes him as clueless!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984159410366033967.post-10524042608057178752008-12-03T15:48:00.000-08:002008-12-03T15:48:00.000-08:00No Im not a criminal and deplore your sudgestion t...No Im not a criminal and deplore your sudgestion that I am for wanting the same thing as the poor victims in this matter I am a survivor of institutional sexual abuse at the hands of the british state while in their care system if you must knowAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984159410366033967.post-16469478352247948732008-12-03T13:26:00.000-08:002008-12-03T13:26:00.000-08:00"too many people wont get involved?"Well if the wo..."too many people wont get involved?"<BR/><BR/>Well if the working class in the uk had said what are we would still be servants to the rich!! oops we still are.<BR/><BR/>My grandad was amost those who marcched to London from Jarrow and he said for those who are defeated by those with power and for those who have no power to do anyhting about a situation, You must unite with all others who feel the same. and in those days of old you could be shot if you went against the norms today you may just get a short prispn sentence, it dependes on how much you want thing to change does it not. it dependes how far you are willing to go!!!<BR/><BR/>Some people are quite prepared to die for waht they believe and allthough I dont advocate deing for what you shopuld have as a birth right I do say stand up and be counted all the victims and survivors all those politicians and pressure groups and I think you may find the b*stards at the top would find it very difficult to jail you all...<BR/><BR/>Mass action on the streets with the media in attendance...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984159410366033967.post-23769095204218250272008-12-03T10:57:00.000-08:002008-12-03T10:57:00.000-08:00oh really, talk the talk or walk the walk. So exac...oh really, talk the talk or walk the walk. So exactly what is it we are meant to do clever clogs. If it was up to me i would do what many other countries do and revolt and throw them out by force. However, it is never going to happen because too many people wont get involved even if they want to because of fear of repurcussions, or simple not wanting to rock the satus quo.<BR/><BR/>These people who may or may not be trying to cover up the issues are too powerful if it failed. Anyone then involved in trying to oust them will find that they have no future in the place they were born in.<BR/><BR/>I do believe that parliament in the uk brought about laws regarding groups of people gathering to protest so tell me what is it exactly that you would do? Dont tell me lobbying your local politician will help, please!<BR/><BR/>It would also be interesting to know where you are living and whether or not any other people in that area are criminals because if so, based upon your wise words you must be the same!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984159410366033967.post-8755563588970288092008-12-02T14:41:00.000-08:002008-12-02T14:41:00.000-08:00I think some of the readers have given you my answ...I think some of the readers have given you my answer or very close to what I would say...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984159410366033967.post-21047184986499422562008-12-02T14:23:00.000-08:002008-12-02T14:23:00.000-08:00Brian is not from jersey and this is how the peopl...Brian is not from jersey and this is how the people from Jersey are thought of by the rest of the world especially the uk.<BR/><BR/>If it anit so then it must show...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984159410366033967.post-29688803230811829712008-12-02T14:22:00.000-08:002008-12-02T14:22:00.000-08:00The tar is spead on all of Jerseys people bacause ...The tar is spead on all of Jerseys people bacause all of jerseys people are involved. if not show that your not.<BR/><BR/>You talk the talk can you Walk the Walk???<BR/><BR/>if so prove it!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984159410366033967.post-50916052588876866012008-12-02T14:19:00.000-08:002008-12-02T14:19:00.000-08:00the people of Jersey should be standing up against...the people of Jersey should be standing up against the establishment if you dont then its not a surprise that Brian says what he does.<BR/><BR/>Get off your arses and do something instead of bleating like a fool.<BR/><BR/>Then you may proove Brian wrong...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984159410366033967.post-67403684921896576492008-12-02T09:31:00.000-08:002008-12-02T09:31:00.000-08:00brian costa would you mind not tarnishing all of j...brian costa would you mind not tarnishing all of jersey with that reputation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984159410366033967.post-57109486543600500562008-12-02T08:03:00.000-08:002008-12-02T08:03:00.000-08:00Frank Walker: Ups and downs of a life at the top<A HREF="http://www.thisisjersey.com/2008/12/02/frank-walker-ups-and-downs-of-a-life-at-the-top/" REL="nofollow"><BR/>Frank Walker: Ups and downs of a life at the top</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984159410366033967.post-48543620143115283012008-12-01T15:41:00.000-08:002008-12-01T15:41:00.000-08:00After reading their confidential letterI to States...After reading their confidential letterI to States Members I no longer have any confidence in Senator Shenton's and Senator Perchard's judgement.<BR/>On the managerial level I do not believe that their department is fit for purpose.<BR/>There is not enough transparency or external scrutiny. There are too many self-vindicating internal reports ... otherwise known as spin.<BR/>Senators Shenton and Perchard have failed to get to grips with the failings of management.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984159410366033967.post-62347033440232283452008-12-01T14:46:00.000-08:002008-12-01T14:46:00.000-08:00posted on the ragbrian costaPosted December 1, 200...posted on the rag<BR/>brian costa<BR/>Posted December 1, 2008 at 10:01 pm<BR/>Your comment is awaiting moderation.<BR/><BR/>Shenton is nothing more than a bully.<BR/>#<BR/>brian costa<BR/>Posted December 1, 2008 at 10:12 pm<BR/>Your comment is awaiting moderation.<BR/><BR/>Still picking and choosing what you want the public to see!!! I see well the letter Perchard wrote is a joke and we in the uk all know it.<BR/><BR/>You cant keep this quiet forever. Franks freinds<BR/>#<BR/>brian costa<BR/>Posted December 1, 2008 at 10:17 pm<BR/>Your comment is awaiting moderation.<BR/><BR/>how quick you are at your spin and misdirection however if all the blogs get the same treatment and get banned I will opn one in america and anywhere else I can to show the world that Jersey is full of pado’s and perves.. heheheAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984159410366033967.post-39989701818896387392008-12-01T14:38:00.000-08:002008-12-01T14:38:00.000-08:00Simon keep going.You are doing a great job. I have...Simon keep going.<BR/>You are doing a great job. I have grown up with most of these morons you have to deal with. I just hope that their grand children don’t end up in a secure unit with someone like Mario Lundy ore Joe Kennedy in charge<BR/>I really don’t know how they can sleep at night.<BR/>The people of Jersey are 100% behind you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984159410366033967.post-43569416036149259122008-12-01T14:29:00.000-08:002008-12-01T14:29:00.000-08:00keep telling the story, the island needs to hear t...keep telling the story, the island needs to hear the truth. You and stuart lost your jobs for challenging the corruption in H&SS.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984159410366033967.post-80517884324997531972008-12-01T13:11:00.000-08:002008-12-01T13:11:00.000-08:00Reasons for Greenfields dismissal<A HREF="http://www.thisisjersey.com/2008/12/01/minister-reveals-reasons-for-greenfields-dismissal/" REL="nofollow">Reasons <BR/>for Greenfields dismissal</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984159410366033967.post-78487439500686586052008-12-01T12:58:00.000-08:002008-12-01T12:58:00.000-08:00SimonOne of the comments from ‘have your say’ from...Simon<BR/><BR/>One of the comments from ‘have your say’ from the JEP<BR/><BR/>bruce<BR/>Posted December 1, 2008 at 7:21 pm <BR/>Far be it from Mr Shenton to come out with half-baked rubbish that we are expected to swallow with no qualms or queries.<BR/>But it does beg the question, if this was the case, why was Mr Bellwood’s inquest into his sacking cut short … in private … with a cash payout made to Mr Bellwood?<BR/>Perhaps Mr Shenton was worried that if the inquest continued it may have resulted in further ‘chaos’ from Mr Bellwood, and heaven forbid - foul languageAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984159410366033967.post-72370563876984231772008-12-01T10:16:00.000-08:002008-12-01T10:16:00.000-08:00SimonTo put it simply ‘you were set up’!Keep going...Simon<BR/><BR/>To put it simply ‘you were set up’!<BR/><BR/>Keep going and hopefully the police can do their job effetely. What a load of lies – yes I’m talking about the JEP – 1st Dec. Can these politicians be jailed for this?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984159410366033967.post-88855581669819144372008-12-01T07:55:00.000-08:002008-12-01T07:55:00.000-08:00My comment on This is Jersey - "Minister reveals r...My comment on This is Jersey - "Minister reveals reasons for Greenfields dismissal" which I doubt will be published:<BR/><BR/>Why should we believe what Senator Shenton has to say over Mr Bellwood? <BR/><BR/>Perhaps the JEP should be talking to those who claim to have been subjected to the abusive Grand Prix system or solitary confinement for long periods of time whilst in remand at Greenfields, then we'll know the truth of the matter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984159410366033967.post-52609375274714167012008-12-01T04:51:00.000-08:002008-12-01T04:51:00.000-08:00Simon,As an outsider looking in, after reading thr...Simon,<BR/><BR/>As an outsider looking in, after reading through their 'private and confidential' report to States members, with all of its unsubstantiated comments and half truths, all I can say is that if this was in the USA, Messrs Shenton and Perchard would now be staring down the barrel of an enormous libel lawsuit.<BR/><BR/>Can you take further action against them in Jersey, or are these men protected by their positions of 'authority'?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984159410366033967.post-5453574271015854002008-12-01T01:52:00.000-08:002008-12-01T01:52:00.000-08:00I echo what vfc saysI wasn't going to comment, but...I echo what vfc says<BR/><BR/>I wasn't going to comment, but the word verification is BLESS - which is a good sign :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6984159410366033967.post-82519627345213386312008-12-01T01:28:00.000-08:002008-12-01T01:28:00.000-08:00Taken from Whitaker Almanack Hundredth Edition 196...Taken from Whitaker Almanack Hundredth Edition 1968 p610<BR/><BR/>Children in the care of local authorities 1966<BR/><BR/><BR/>On March 31st 1966 there were 69,157 children in the care of local authorities in England and Wales. During the year ended March 31st 1966, 54,471 were received into care. Of the total received during the year, 17,313 children were taken into care through short term illness of the parent or guardian, 9,811 because of the confinement of the mother and 5,622 children deserted by the mother, the father being unable to care for them. 2,933 of the children were illegitimate, the mother being unable to provide a home. 2,824 children were in care because the family was homeless (through eviction, 1,543) and in 2,283 cases home conditions were unsatisfactory. 4,548 children were in care under fit persons orders (1,395 offenders)<BR/><BR/>Manner of accommodation of children in care<BR/><BR/>On March 31st 1965<BR/><BR/>Boarded out:<BR/><BR/>Boys 16,044 Girls 15,760 Total 31,804<BR/><BR/>In lodgings:<BR/><BR/>Boys 692 Girls 473 Total 1,165<BR/><BR/>In residential employment:<BR/><BR/>Boys 215 Girls 362 Total 577<BR/><BR/>Local authority children’s homes:<BR/><BR/>Reception homes with special facilities<BR/><BR/>Boys 839 Girls 577 Total 1,416<BR/><BR/>Other reception homes<BR/><BR/>Boys 200 Girls 169 Total 369<BR/><BR/>Residential nurseries<BR/><BR/>Boys 1,848 Girls 1,265 Total 3,113<BR/><BR/>Homes for not more than 12 children<BR/><BR/>Boys 3,703 Girls 2,888 Total 6,591<BR/><BR/>Other children’s homes<BR/><BR/>Boys 5,157 Girls 3,066 Total 8,223<BR/><BR/>Total<BR/><BR/>Boys 11,647 Girls 7,965 Total 19,712<BR/><BR/>Voluntary homes<BR/><BR/>Boys 2,153 Girls 2,125 Total 4,278<BR/><BR/>Boarding homes/special schools for handicapped children<BR/><BR/>Boys 1,325 Girls 470 Total 1,822<BR/><BR/>Hostels<BR/><BR/>Boys 623 Girls 387 Total 1,010<BR/><BR/>Subject of fit person order, but placed under charge and control of parent, etc<BR/><BR/>Boys 2,207 Girls 1,540 Total 3,747<BR/><BR/>Other accommodation<BR/><BR/>Boys 1,818 Girls 1,166 Total 2,984<BR/><BR/>Total number of children in care:<BR/><BR/>Boys 36,851 Girls 30,248 Total 67,099<BR/><BR/>Percentage boarded out<BR/><BR/>Boys 48 Girls 57 Total 52<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>On March 31st 1966<BR/><BR/>Boarded out:<BR/><BR/>Boys 15,995 Girls 15,821 Total 31,816<BR/><BR/>In lodgings:<BR/><BR/>Boys 725 Girls 478 Total 1,203<BR/><BR/>In residential employment:<BR/><BR/>Boys 204 Girls 356 Total 560<BR/><BR/>Local authority children’s homes:<BR/><BR/>Reception homes with special facilities<BR/><BR/>Boys 872 Girls 635 Total 1,507<BR/><BR/>Other reception homes<BR/><BR/>Boys 242 Girls 200 Total 442<BR/><BR/>Residential nurseries<BR/><BR/>Boys 1,798 Girls 1,234 Total 3,032<BR/><BR/>Homes for not more than 12 children<BR/><BR/>Boys 4,053 Girls 3,073 Total 7,126<BR/><BR/>Other children’s homes<BR/><BR/>Boys 4,911 Girls 2,971 Total 7,882<BR/><BR/>Total<BR/><BR/>Boys 11,876 Girls 8,113 Total 19,989<BR/><BR/>Voluntary homes<BR/><BR/>Boys 2,558 Girls 2,337 Total 4,895<BR/><BR/>Boarding homes/special schools for handicapped children<BR/><BR/>Boys 1,578 Girls 549 Total 2,127<BR/><BR/>Hostels<BR/><BR/>Boys 601 Girls 432 Total 1,033<BR/><BR/>Subject of fit person order, but placed under charge and control of parent, etc<BR/><BR/>Boys 2,560 Girls 1,827 Total 4,387<BR/><BR/>Other accommodation<BR/><BR/>Boys 1,871 Girls 1,276 Total 3,147<BR/><BR/>Total number of children in care:<BR/><BR/>Boys 37,968 Girls 31,189 Total 69,157<BR/><BR/>Percentage boarded out<BR/><BR/>Boys 46.4 Girls 55.5 Total 50.5<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>ZoompadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com