Bob Hill (politician) explained

Frederick John Hill
Honorific-Suffix:BEM
Office:Deputy
Term Start:1993
Term End:2011
Successor:Steve Luce
Constituency:St Martin, Jersey
Birth Date:1940 10, df=y
Birth Place:Jersey
Spouse:Ann Christine (Whiting)
Residence:Trinity, Jersey
Occupation:Retired police officer
Website:http://bobhilljersey.blogspot.com/

Frederick John Hill (born 31 October 1940), known as Bob Hill, is a Jersey politician and human rights campaigner. For 18 years he was Deputy for the parish of St Martin in the States of Jersey.

Biography

Hill was born in the parish of St Martin and attended Saint Martin's Elementary School. At the age of 20, he left the island to join the Metropolitan Police in London where during 31 years of service he worked in the East End of London and Brixton. He returned to Jersey in 1991.[1]

States of Jersey

In 2005 to 2007, Hill chaired the States of Jersey Social Affairs scrutiny panel. An inquiry by the panel into the role of centeniers in the Magistrate's Court[2] led to the Hill's resignation as chairman over his plans to publish a legal opinion on the compatibility of practice in the Jersey court with the Convention right to a fair trial.[3] The panel continued with the inquiry, publishing a report that quickly led to reforms in court procedures.[4]

Hill called for the States of Jersey assembly to establish an official body to have oversight of the operation of the Human Rights (Jersey) Law 2000.[5] When this proposal failed, Hill set up the unofficial Jersey Human Rights Group in 2009.[6] He campaigned on other human rights issues, including prisoners' rights.[7]

Hill successfully proposed an inquiry into the constitutional role of the Bailiff and other Crown officers who are unelected members of the States of Jersey assembly.[8] A panel, chaired by Lord Carswell, reported in 2010 making far-reaching recommendations for reform.[9]

In 2009, Hill successfully campaigned for reforms in the handling of public sector employees who are suspended from work in Jersey.[10] His proposal for full public inquiry into the suspension of Jersey's chief of police, Graham Power, in relation to the major investigation into historic child abuse, failed[11] though an internal inquiry found that there had been procedural irregularities.[12]

In 2011, the States' assembly rejected Hill's proposals make it easier for people to claim compensation for injuries caused by badly maintained roads.[13]

Electoral history

He was elected as Deputy of St Martin in six successive elections between 1993 and 2008. He failed to win re-election in October 2011.[14]

Honours

Hill was awarded the British Empire Medal in 1991.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: HILL, Frederick John (Bob Hill) . States of Jersey . vote.je . 2011 . 20 October 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20111016050927/http://www.vote.je/candidates/deputies/st-martin/bob-hill/ . 16 October 2011 .
  2. Web site: Centeniers’ role in court to be reviewed . Anon . thisisjersey.com . 2006 . 21 October 2011.
    Web site: Kinnard defends honorary system. Anon . thisisjersey.com . 2006. 21 October 2011. ; Web site: Legality of court system under fire « This Is Jersey . Anon . thisisjersey.com . 2007. 21 October 2011.
  3. Web site: Resignation row over legal report . Anon . thisisjersey.com . 2007 . 21 October 2011.
    Web site: AG tried to block report on court system . Anon . thisisjersey.com . 2007. 21 October 2011. ; Web site: My advice to Members is confidential, says the AG. Anon. thisisjersey.com . 2007. 21 October 2011.
  4. Web site: Deputy wins battle over court system . https://web.archive.org/web/20180411174425/http://www.thisisjersey.com/latest/2007/11/15/deputy-wins-battle-over-court-system/ . usurped . April 11, 2018 . Anon . thisisjersey.com . 2007 . 21 October 2011.
  5. Web site: Human Rights (Jersey) Law 2000. States of Jersey. jerseylaw.je. 2000. 21 October 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20131224110631/http://www.jerseylaw.je/Law/display.aspx?url=lawsinforce%5Chtm%5CLawFiles%5C2000%2FJersey_Law_19-2000.htm. 2013-12-24. dead.
  6. News: Rights group aims for recognition . BBC . . 2009 . . . 20 October 2011 .
    Web site: Human rights: Be early or you may not get in (Letter to the Jersey Evening Post) . Bob . Hill . thisisjersey.com . 2009 . 21 October 2011 . ;Web site: Unofficial Human Rights Group . ITV Channel Television . channelonline.tv . 2009 . 21 October 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120405080602/http://www.channelonline.tv/channelonline_jerseynews/displayarticle.asp?id=465634 . 5 April 2012 . dead . ;Web site: Jersey Human Rights Group Website . Jersey Human Rights group . jerseyhumanrights.com . 2011 . 20 October 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20111007055605/http://www.jerseyhumanrights.com/ . 7 October 2011 .
  7. Web site: Laws 'don't comply with Human Rights' . channelonline.tv . channelonline.tv . 2010 . 20 October 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120405080555/http://www.channelonline.tv/channelonline_jerseynews/DisplayArticle.asp?ID=474900 . 5 April 2012 . dead .
    Web site: 'Prison care needs independent review' . ITV Channel Television . channelonline.tv . 2009 . 21 October 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120405080611/http://www.channelonline.tv/channelonline_jerseynews/displayarticle.asp?id=444157 . 5 April 2012 . dead .
  8. Web site: Another year, another review of Bailiff’s role . Anon . thisisjersey.com . 2009. 21 October 2011.
    Web site: States to have review of non-elected Members’ roles . Anon . thisisjersey.com . 2009. 21 October 2011.
  9. News: Crown officers review hearings begin in Jersey . BBC. . 2010 . . . 20 October 2011.
  10. Web site: Welcome new measures. Anon. thisisjersey.com. 2009. 21 October 2011.
    Web site: Hill: Chief Minister should resign over suspension debacle. Anon. thisisjersey.com. 2010. 21 October 2011. ; Web site: Times of turmoil at Health. Jersey Evening Post editorial. thisisjersey.com. 2010. 21 October 2011. ;Web site: 'Police Chief suspension illustrates problems' . ITV Channel Television . channelonline.tv . 2009 . 21 October 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120405080622/http://www.channelonline.tv/channelonline_jerseynews/displayarticle.asp?id=410740 . 5 April 2012 . dead . ; Web site: Deputy Hill tackles Health Minister . ITV Channel Television . channelonline.tv . 2010 . 21 October 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120405080856/http://www.channelonline.tv/channelonline_jerseynews/displayarticle.asp?id=484737 . 5 April 2012 . dead .
  11. Web site: States reject call for police suspension inquiry . Anon . thisisjersey.com . 2010 . 21 October 2011 .
    Web site: Police Chief's suspension to be reviewed. ITV Channel Television. channelonline.tv. 2010. 21 October 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120405080632/http://www.channelonline.tv/channelonline_jerseynews/displayarticle.asp?id=485221. 5 April 2012. dead.
  12. Web site: Now apologise, Chief Minister told . ITV Channel Television . channelonline.tv . 2010 . 21 October 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120405080654/http://www.channelonline.tv/channelonline_jerseynews/displayarticle.asp?id=491225 . 5 April 2012 . dead .
  13. Web site: Btates vote against road injury compensation for Jersey . BBC . bbc.co.uk . 2011 . 21 October 2011 .
    Web site: Deputy wants road injury compensation . BBC . bbc.co.uk . 2011 . 21 October 2011 . ;Web site: States compensation call for pothole injuries. ITV Channel Television. channelonline.tv. 2011. 21 October 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120405080743/http://www.channelonline.tv/channelonline_jerseynews/displayarticle.asp?id=494255. 5 April 2012. dead.
  14. Web site: St Mary the first in Jersey election race . BBC . bbc.co.uk . 2011 . 20 October 2011.

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