Jersey's Education Minister removed from role

Thursday 25 March 2021

Jersey Deputy Jeremy Maçon has been removed as the island's Children and Education Minister.

It comes little more than a month after the Deputy was officially appointed to the Ministerial role.

In a short statement, Jersey's Government confirmed that Chief Minister John Le Fondre had removed Deputy Macon from office as he "is not currently capable of fulfilling his Ministerial duties."

“Due to this, the Chief Minister has removed these duties from the Deputy and will be holding the portfolio of Children and Education until further notice.”

“To respect the privacy of all individuals concerned, no further details will be shared at this stage,” he added.

It is understood that the Deputy has been arrested. Police said in response to a request for comment: "A 33-year-old man was arrested on 24 March at a private address. He has been released on police bail while enquiries continue."

They said that they could not release further details when a charge has not been brought.