There could be big implications for local charities and they way they’re run.

That is if a request by a senior Manx politician is met.

West Douglas member Dominic Delaney (pictured) wants an independent body set up to oversee charities, to ensure they’re properly operated and meet all the required legal obligations.

His comments follow the conviction last week of businessman Pieter van Rooyen.

Van Rooyen was jailed for three months after bringing five South African workers to the Island to work on his Onchan home and admitting providing false documents to get them through immigration.

In March, he registered the Life Church Isle of Man Trust charity.

Mr Delaney questions how tight Manx law is in relation to charities and believes new legislation is required: