Stultus quoque, si tacuerit, sapiens reputabitur, et si compresserit labia sua, intelligens

The Telegraph mentioned that Jack Straw had been asked to look into the investigation at Haut de La Garenne. The Bailiff and Frank Walker again came out of the story rather the worst for wear.
The Telegraph commented:

Since the investigation into alleged abuse at the Haut de la Garenne former children's home began, some of Jersey's ministers have criticised and even ridiculed the police inquiry.

It then goes on with the next paragraphs in such a manner that even the dimmest reader can see who is meant. The Bailiff gets criticism for his incredibly foolish remark suggesting that media coverage was the true problem rather than - quoting him - the "so called child abuse scandal".

The Bailiff of Jersey, who is both the speaker in the island's parliament and the head of the judiciary, used a speech last month to claim that the true problem in Jersey was the media's coverage of the 'so-called child abuse scandal'.

And dear old Frank gets a revisit of the old "shaft" quotation.

The island's Chief Minister, Frank Walker, has accused Mr Syvret of trying to 'shaft Jersey internationally' by drawing attention to the problem.

The book of Proverbs, which such god-fearing folk as the aforementioned might read from time to time says:

"The fool likewise, if he keeps quiet, will be thought a wise man, and if he would keep his mouth shut, he will be thought to be intelligent."

This is often incorrectly, but rather aptly (especially here) translated as:

"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt."

Links:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2066149/Jersey-abuse-case-Jack-Straw-urged-to-step-in.html?service=print