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BBC News
11-07-2025
- BBC News
Jersey deputy to appear at Royal Court over immigration allegations
Deputy Philip Ozouf will appear in Jersey's Royal Court later this year on charges of breaking the island's Immigration with hotel manager, Roberto Lora, 49, he is accused of helping people from Rwanda to work in places they were not entitled an appearance on Friday, magistrate, Bridget Shaw, said the matter was too serious to be dealt with in the Magistrates' men were released on bail, with the condition they do not leave the island without the court's permission.
BBC News
09-07-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Jersey deputy due in court over immigration alleged offences
Jersey politician Deputy Philip Ozouf is due to appear at the Magistrate's Court on Friday, he has told the States said it was in connection with alleged offences under the island's Immigration Act, linked to the employment of Rwandan Ozouf said he would not make any further comment as the case was has served in the States since 1999 and held a number of senior positions, including serving as assistant chief minister and minister for treasury and resources.
ITV News
09-07-2025
- Politics
- ITV News
Politician to appear in Jersey Magistrate's Court for 'alleged offences under the Immigration Act'
Watch Deputy Ozouf's full statement to the Assembly on Wednesday. Footage courtesy of Jersey States A longstanding Jersey politician has announced that he is facing criminal charges. Deputy Philip Ozouf - who previously served as the island's Assistant Chief Minister - read out a personal statement at the opening of Wednesday's States' meeting to say he is due to appear in the Magistrate's Court at the end of this week. He says it is in connection with alleged offences under the Immigration Act, relating to the employment of Rwandan nationals. He added: "Given that this matter is subject to judicial proceedings, I will not be making any further comment at this time - except to confirm that I will cooperate fully with the process." Deputy Ozouf extended his apologies as one of the island's most experienced politicians. He said: "As a long-serving member of this Assembly, fully cognisant of the need to uphold the highest standards of conduct in both public and private life, I express regret that this matter has arisen and how it may reflect on this Assembly. "I express a similar regret to my constituents in St Saviour." The specific charges faced by Deputy Ozouf are not known.
