Three sex offenders have applied to move to Jersey in the last three years, it has emerged – and all of their applications were approved.
In a recent letter, the Home Affairs Minister confirmed that in the last three years, there have been three requests from sex offenders to move to Jersey and “none have been refused”.
She was writing to the Chair of the Children, Education and Home Affairs Panel following a public hearing.
Deputy Mary Le Hegarat also outlined how sex offenders who do move to Jersey are managed once on the island.
She explained that any UK registered sex offenders assessed as medium- or low-risk are managed “on an informal basis” through prior agreement between UK police forces and the Jersey Probation Service.
Once an registered sex offender arrives in the island, they will initially be visited by the Offender Management Unit and reminded of their requirements to ensure compliance.
The unit also ensures that all documentation is properly completed – including updates about travel, personal details, and annual check-ins.
Stricter legal measures are in force for higher-risk individuals, according to the letter.
It said: “Article 15 and 16 of the Sex Offenders (Jersey) Law 2010 allows for an application to the Attorney General (via the Royal Court) for those offenders to formally be made subject to Notification requirements in Jersey if deemed necessary.”