Rights group aims for recognition

A group which monitors human rights in Jersey is hoping for official recognition by the States.

Politicians and non-States members make up the group which acts as a watchdog to ensure the island's Human Rights law is being enforced.

Deputy Bob Hill set up the Jersey Human Rights Group earlier this year.

He said the group is not recognised by the States as an official body but he hopes that will change now they have a formal set of rules to follow.

The group looks at issues like inheritance, data protection, the role of the Magistrate and States suspensions.