Minister denies rift over abuse

There is no rift between the Jersey child abuse inquiry and the judiciary, Chief Minister Frank Walker will tell British and Irish politicians.

His special session at the British-Irish Council follows criticism by the island's former Deputy Chief Police Officer Lenny Harper.

He will also explain how the States is supporting alleged victims of abuse.

Three people have been charged in connection with the historic child abuse inquiry.

Teeth found

In February, Jersey Police found what they believed to be a skull fragment at the site of the former Haut de la Garenne children's home.

Since then, investigators have found 65 milk teeth and more than 100 bone fragments at the property.

There are more than 80 suspects in the investigation.

The British-Irish Council was set up in 1998 to promote good relations amongst its members.

Its includes representatives of the British and Republic of Ireland governments, plus representatives of the devolved administrations of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales; and officials from the governments of Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man.