Guernsey Police seek Complaints Commissioners

Tuesday, 9 December 2025 10:25

The Police Complaints Commission is advertising for the role of Complaints Commissioner, following an ongoing review into the process.

The Police Complaints Commission is seeking people to join its team of Commissioners.

It comes as a review is ongoing into the Police Complaints Process in Guernsey, following issues over public confidence in it.

Deputy Rob Prow had previously labelled the police complaints process 'not fit for purpose' as Home Affairs President.

In June 2024, the review was recommended by a watchdog to build confidence in the system, and an overhaul of the process for reviewing complaints was implemented last August.

READ: Review of police complaints process recommended

Deputy Marc Leadbeater, the new Committee president, said Home Affairs would address the makeup of the Commission, which has been criticised for being toothless, and how its members are selected.

The commission is now recruiting commissioners.

The job description reads:

Commissioners play a vital role in ensuring complaints about police conduct are investigated fairly and independently, with the aim of improving public confidence and trust in the police.

They do not carry out investigations but instead oversee the process to guarantee impartiality and compliance with the law.

In November, Home Affairs reassured islanders that the police complaints system works, but admitted it is overly complicated.

READ: Guernsey's police complaints process not 'in crisis'

Anyone over 18 is welcome to apply, except current or former police officers, Members of the States, Jurats, or full-time States of Guernsey employees. Successful applicants will undergo vetting.