P-04-523 Protect the elderly and vulnerable in care homes

P-04-523 Protect the elderly and vulnerable in care homes

We, the undersigned, call upon the National Assembly for Wales to urge the Welsh Government to hold a Public Inquiry into the events that led to Operation Jasmine, which investigated alleged neglect of older people in nursing homes in Wales.

 

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With the collapse of Operation Jasmine, where the police investigated more than 100 cases of alleged neglect and spent more than £13 million, it has meant that those affected have had no justice and those responsible for the neglect have not been held accountable. We call for a Public Inquiry to take place to ensure that all aspects of the cause of neglect are fully investigated and that new legislation is passed to make certain that people in nursing homes will receive a higher standard of care and if they do not, that they can then obtain redress via the appropriate agencies and the legal system.

 

Petition raised by:  Justice for Jasmine

 

Date Petition first considered by Committee: 10 December 2013

 

Number of signatures: 4216

 

Business type: Petition

Reason considered: Senedd Business;

Status: For consideration

First published: 17/12/2013

Decision due: 25 Dec 2013 by Petitions Committee - Fourth Assembly