Views sought on how to improve justice system

People will be asked about their knowledge of the criminal justice system in the survey

A survey has been launched to help inform a plan to reform the criminal justice system.

Guernsey's Committee for Home Affairs said justice was a "vital foundation of society that affects everyone".

It said as part of the survey people would be asked about their knowledge of the criminal justice system, whether they consider crime a growing or shrinking problem in the island, and which issues in the justice system they are most concerned about.

Home Affairs President Marc Leadbeater said the Justice Action Plan would "drive forwards" the evolution of the Justice Framework, which includes areas such as sentencing policy.

Deputy Leadbeater said: "While only a minority of people in any community directly interact with the justice system themselves on a regular basis, it is still an important cornerstone of society for everyone.

"It enables our communities to be safe ones, it ensures people face justice for their actions if needed, and it outlines how certain things are viewed by people."

The data and views captured in the survey would be a fundamental part of the development of the Justice Action Plan and delivery plan, the committee said.

The survey will run for four weeks, closing on 14 December.