Prison governor steps aside temporarily amid conduct investigation
- Prison Governor John De Carteret has temporarily stepped aside during a conduct investigation
- Deputy Governor Tracey Mahy will lead the prison during the interim period
- The decision was agreed with the Committee for Home Affairs and States Chief Executive
- States Chief Executive Boley Smillie said the investigation will be conducted fully and fairly
- No details about the nature of the allegations have been disclosed
The Prison Governor has agreed to step aside temporarily while an investigation into allegations regarding his conduct takes place.
John De Carteret made the decision with the agreement of the Home Affairs Committee and the States Chief Executive & Head of the Public Service, Boley Smillie.
Interim management arrangements have been put in place at the prison, with Deputy Governor Tracey Mahy taking the lead role during Mr De Carteret's absence.
The nature of the allegations against Mr De Carteret has not been disclosed in the announcement made on 2nd April.
Mr Smillie said: "Matters will be investigated fully and fairly and no one should draw any conclusion from the Prison Governor's decision to temporarily step aside. I will provide an update once the investigation has concluded but will offer no further comment."
Ms Mahy, who has taken on the interim leadership role, is the prison's Deputy Governor and will oversee operations during the investigation period.
Q&A
Q: Who is replacing John De Carteret as Prison Governor?
A: Deputy Governor Tracey Mahy is leading the prison on an interim basis while the investigation takes place.
Q: What are the allegations against the Prison Governor?
A: The nature of the allegations has not been disclosed. The States Chief Executive said matters will be investigated fully and fairly.
Q: Is this a permanent change in leadership?
A: No, this is described as a temporary arrangement while the investigation into conduct allegations takes place.
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