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Deputy Andrew Lewis censured by the States

Deputy Andrew Lewis has been censured by the States, after breaking the Assembly's code of conduct.

It follows accusations he had lied to the States while he was Home Affairs Minister in 2008, and later to the Jersey Care Inquiry.

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Vote of censure against Deputy Andrew Lewis passed

The vote on whether to censure Deputy Andrew Lewis has been passed.

Members voted 29 in favour, 16 against the motion.

The Independent Jersey Care Inquiry found Deputy Lewis had lied to the inquiry and to the States over comments regarding the suspension of a Police Chief in 2008.

Earlier today, he said he "emphatically denies" the allegations, but accepted the comments were "less than ideal".

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