Committee calls for Deputy Philip Ozouf's suspension

Tuesday, 28 October 2025 17:57

Deputy Philip Ozouf at his Magistrate's Court appearance

Jersey's Priviledges and Procedures Committee is calling for St Saviour's Deputy Philip Ozouf to be suspended from the States Assembly.

The committee is responsible for protecting the reputation of the Assembly and ensuring Members adhere to the Code of Conduct.

Deputy Philip Ozouf recently pleaded guilty to several offences under the UKL Immigration Act in the Royal Court.

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If Deputy Ozouf is handed a custodial sentence of three months or more, without the option of a fine, then he will automatically lose his role as a States Member.

Jersey's States Chamber

PPC considers this to be enough to warrant his suspension from Jersey's parliamentary sittings until the outcome of his court case is known.

The politician's court case is unlikely to end before April 2026, which is two months before the General Election.

During this time, the committee does not think it would be appropriate for Deputy Ozouf to remain as a 'fully active' States Member until that time.

If other members adopt this proposition, it would mean the St Saviour representative will not be allowed to attend or participate in States Sittings.

However, he will be paid and will be able to continue to serve his constituents.

The deputy was suspended in September for 28 days, without pay, after complaints highlighted that he may have breached the States Members' Code of Conduct by failing to meet the standards of leadership, integrity, and accountability expected of those in public office.