Deputy Ozouf faces third suspension

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 11:45

The committee responsible for overseeing States members' conduct has called for the further suspension of Deputy Philip Ozouf.

Privileges and Procedures is calling for the St Saviour backbencher, who is one of the longest serving States members, to be sanctioned again over his conduct.

Following his sentencing earlier this month for illegally employing migrant workers, we were told the committee wouldn't bring another reprimand, with only three sittings left before parliament is paused for the general election on 7 June.

Deputy Steve Ahier, Chair of the Privileges and Procedures Committee, said at the time:

"The proposition that we brought (in November) was that he be suspended as neutral act until his pending court case is concluded.

"That process is now finished and therefore he will be able to return to the Assembly for the remaining three sittings.

READ: Philip Ozouf sentenced to 120 hours community service

PPC has now u-turned, deeming that Deputy Ozouf has breached the Code of Conduct.

The committee says he has shown a lack of regard for the island’s laws and judicial process, and has damaged the integrity and reputation of the Assembly.

Despite the conviction, numerous calls for him to resign, and the disappointment expressed by islanders and community groups in the deputy, he is still due to sit in the States Chamber next week.

READ: African community groups express disappointment with Deputy Ozouf sentencing

Now, in that sitting, members will vote on his position in the chamber for the third time since September 2025.

He was initially suspended from the States Assembly for 28 days following his conviction for motoring offences including speeding, then excluded again in November after admitting immigration offences until the conclusion of the court case earlier this month.