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Guernsey's police complaints process not 'in crisis'

Home Affairs reassures people the police complaints system works, but admits it is overly complicated.

Deputy Rob Curgenven did not receive comprehensive answers to all of the 21 written questions he put to the Home Affairs Committee.

A number were based on a visit made by the Isle of Man police force to Guernsey in 2023.

Home rejected the assumption that they were looking at institutional problems with Guernsey's police complaints system.

It was unable to answer others because of legal privilege, and the operational independence of Guernsey Police and the Police Complaints Commission.  

Deputy Rob Curgenven told Island FM he finds this perplexing:

"I am partly confused by the answers provided by the Committee for Home Affairs.

"One the one hand, the Committee appears to be stating Guernsey police and the Police Complaints Commission operate autonomously; yet on the other hand, the Committee appears to confirm both are operating appropriately.

"I am not, therefore, sure on what basis Home Affairs can make such assurances?"

In its answers to the Rule 14 written questions, which can be found on the new parliament.gg website, Home emphasises that the police complaints system locally works with integrity and professionalism:

"The Committee considers that the questions as posed do not provide a holistic view of the complaints regime.

"The Assembly and the public should be assured that the complaints process is not in crisis and, with appropriate context, the questions and responses demonstrate that the complaints process is working, albeit it is complex and in need of review."

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