Historic abuse inquiry almost complete

Jersey's Attorney General has told the States his department's investigating 12 cases of alleged historic abuse and that they'll come to decision on whether to charge anyone by September.

William Bailhache also told members that the 11 cases which were dropped because of a lack of evidence, were reviewed by 4 different lawyers - including experts from the UK. He also said the Police have backed his decisions.

So far three people have been charged in relation to the historic abuse inquiry.

Michael Aubin pleaded guilty to charges of indecent assault on young boys when he was a resident at the former Haut de la Garenne children's home. He walked out of court last month after serving nearly two years on remand at La Moye.

Claude James Donnelly was found guilty of nearly two dozen charges of indecent assault and rape on young girls in Jersey. He is awaiting sentence.

Gordon Claude Wateridge is awaiting trial next month for charges relating to his time as warden at the home.