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Tribute To Minister For Home Affairs
Flags were flown at half-mast in Jersey in honour of the Home Affairs Minister, who died on Tuesday (1 June) at the age of 73.
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The St Clement Constable was the longest serving States Member having been elected to the Assembly more than 37 years ago. Len was incredibly dedicated to serving the Island and in particular to the parish of St Clement. He was initially elected as St Clement Deputy in 1983, holding that position until 1996 when he then successfully stood in the Senatorial elections. He became St Clement Constable in 2008 and was Chief Minister John Le Fondré’s choice to take on the role as Minister for Home Affairs in 2018.
As well as his political passion, Len was known for his dry sense of humour, kindness and sharp intellectual wit.
Robin Smith
@ChiefJersey
Our deepest condolences on behalf of us all at @JerseyPolice We have lost one of our most loyal and determined supporters today. We will miss you, your kindest and your good humour. RIP Connètable Norman.
Honorary Police
@Honorary_Police
Sad to hear of the passing of #St_Clement Constable and Home Affairs Minister, Constable Len Norman. He was a great supporter of the @Honorary_Police and our thoughts are with his family at this sad time.
Jersey Police Authority
@Jsy_Police_Auth
We are incredibly sad to learn of the passing of our Minister for Home Affairs Connètable Len Norman. Len has always been incredibly supportive of our work as a Police Authority and passionate about his role in supporting our emergency services on Island. We miss him already. Minister for Home Affairs – Len Norman
Paying tribute to Len, JPA Chair stated: “Len was always a strong supporter of Justice and Home Affairs and was proud of all the services that form the department of Home affairs. His absence leaves a huge hole, however his energy, passion and contribution will live on and we will forever be grateful to him for his dedication and support. I was fortunate enough to have worked with Len since 1999 and enjoyed a good relationship with him since. A keen supporter of the Authority, he was sharp, decisive and direct. He will be sorely missed.”
