Government of Jersey

Information about the publication of Ministerial Decisions

A formal published “Ministerial Decision” is required as a record of the decision of a Minister (or an Assistant Minister where they have delegated authority) as they exercise their responsibilities and powers.

Ministers are elected by the States Assembly and have legal responsibilities and powers as “corporation sole” under the States of Jersey Law 2005 by virtue of their office and in their areas of responsibility, including entering into agreements, and under any legislation conferring on them powers.

An accurate record of “Ministerial Decisions” is vital to effective governance, including:

demonstrating that good governance, and clear lines of accountability and authority, are in place around decisions-making – including the reasons and basis on which a decision is made, and the action required to implement a decision
providing a record of decisions and actions that will be available for examination by States Members, and Panels and Committees of the States Assembly; the public, organisations, and the media; and as a historical record and point of reference for the conduct of public affairs

Ministers are individually accountable to the States Assembly, including for the actions of the departments and agencies which discharge their responsibilities.

The Freedom of Information Law (Jersey) Law 2011 is used as a guide when determining what information is be published. While there is a presumption toward publication to support of transparency and accountability, detailed information may not be published if, for example, it would constitute a breach of data protection, or disclosure would prejudice commercial interest.

A decision made (29.02.08) under the Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Order 1981 to authorise certain officers to inspect premises where controlled drugs are kept.

Decision Reference: MD-HSS-2008-0015
Decision Summary Title :	Misuse of Drugs (Jersey) Law 1978 - Police Officers Powers of Inspection		Date of Decision Summary:	18th February 2008
Decision Summary Author:	Paul McCabe – Chief Pharmacist		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:
Written Report Title :	Misuse of Drugs (Jersey) Law 1978 - Police Officers Powers of Inspection		Date of Written Report:	18th February 2008
Written Report Author:	Paul McCabe – Chief Pharmacist		Written Report : Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)	Public
Subject: Misuse of Drugs (Jersey) Law 1978 - Police Officers Powers of Inspection
Decision(s): The Minister– a. in accordance with Article 2(2) of Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Jersey) Order 1981, authorised the following officers to inspect premises in which controlled drugs are kept for the purpose of ascertaining compliance with the Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Jersey) Order 1981; and b. in accordance with Article 24(1) of the Misuse of Drugs (General Provisions) (Jersey) Order 1989, authorised the following officers to inspect stocks of controlled drugs and demand production of any controlled drugs registers, books and other documents required to be kept under the provisions of the Misuse of Drugs (General Provisions) (Jersey) Order 1989, in respect of the producing, obtaining or supplying of controlled drugs by persons specified in Article 24(2) of the Misuse of Drugs (General Provisions) (Jersey) Order 1989 Detective Inspector Gary Pashley Detective Constable Andrew du Feu Detective Sergeant Louis Béghin Detective Constable Paul Ryan Detective Sergeant Leo Sheridan Detective Constable Louise Wood Detective Constable Paul Kennea Detective Constable James McGranahan Detective Constable Ross Angell Detective Constable Christopher Thomas Detective Constable Lawrence Courtness c. and cancelled all previous authorisations
Reason(s) for Decision: A request had been received from the States of Jersey Police to authorise the named officers and cancel all previous authorisations
Resource Implications: None
Action required: Chief Pharmacist to advise the States of Jersey Police that the Minister has authorised the above named officers.
Signature: Senator Ben Shenton		Position: Minister for Health and Social Services
Date Signed: 29 February 2008		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):

Misuse of Drugs Law 1978 - Police Officers Powers of Inspection

Information about the publication of Ministerial Decisions

A decision made (29.02.08) under the Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Order 1981 to authorise certain officers to inspect premises where controlled drugs are kept.