The Panel of the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry on Thursday (9 March) released the following statement:
"The Panel has received new information as part of Phase 3 of its work, in respect of recommendations for the future of Jersey's childcare system.
"The Panel has advised the States of Jersey that there will be a delay to the publication of the report pending examination of the new information as to whether it affects the recommendations we intend to make.
"We do not anticipate extensive delays. We will announce the date of the report's publication in due course and advise on the arrangements that will be in place for its launch."