Misconduct in public office may not occur in Guernsey
This article is informed by recent discussions with English lawyers and focuses on potential misconduct in public office in Guernsey – a jurisdiction of sixty-three thousand – and reflects my…
Ethical Governance. Suggestions from 2015.
Nine years ago, I was asked by the then States CEO, Paul Whitfield, to make suggestions about transparency and ethical conduct in Guernsey’s public sector. My reply highlighted critical areas…
Why We Need a Public Services Ombudsperson in Guernsey: A Simple Explanation
Imagine you have a serious complaint about a public service in Guernsey, but the system to resolve it is slow, complex, and doesn’t really listen to you. Right now, if…
Public Services Ombudsperson, disclosure obligations & the role of a Review Board
Expanding on point (3), in my post about a Public Services Ombudsperson and about “Disclosure Obligations,” the consequences of the current lack of disclosure obligations from the Civil Service during…
The Necessity of an Independent Public Services Ombudsperson
Proper oversight of our civil servants. Context The Policy & Resources Committee’s proposal to reject the idea of a Public Services Ombudsperson (PSO) for Guernsey is made in a detailed…