Law to overhaul police complaint system published

The government said the change would "strengthen accountability" in local policing

A new law aimed at making the process of complaining against police more transparent has been published.

The Police (Complaints and Conduct) (Jersey) Law 2022 aims to set out clearer pathways for handling complaints, disciplinary action and appeals involving both the States and honorary police.

The plans were approved by minsters in 2022 and published this week.

It would see the existing Jersey Police Complaints Authority replaced by the Jersey Police Complaints Commission, which will oversee investigations.

The government said the "new framework will strengthen accountability" and bring local policing standards in line with those used elsewhere in the British Isles.

The legislation, which replaces laws that have been in place for more than 25 years, is due to come into force at the start of December.