I always acted with honesty and integrity - Hardy

Ruari Hardy said he had an "an unblemished record of service"

Guernsey's former police chief says he always acted with "honesty and integrity" following allegations he provided false information under oath.

A full investigation was completed by West Midlands Police after it was alleged Ruari Hardy knowingly gave false information to mislead the Guernsey Royal Court during a civil case.

The report said the investigation "did not identify any behaviour or documentation that demonstrated an intention by CO Hardy to mislead the court".

Mr Hardy said the outcome was "not a surprise", adding he was "very pleased that this has now been concluded".

'Dedicated leader'

The West Midlands Police report added: "CO Hardy has consistently supported his testimony with available documentation and has provided explanations where clarity was needed."

Guernsey's committee for home affairs, which acted as the appropriate authority, said the investigation found no case to answer and said it recognised Mr Hardy served as a "dedicated leader for nearly six years".

Mr Hardy said his approach was "always based upon facts and defendable decisions" and that was backed up by the investigation.

'Unblemished record of service'

"Whilst the barrage of inappropriate and unfounded allegations from this complainant have been distressing for me personally, it has been just as upsetting for serving officers and their families to witness.

"I have great pride in serving as an officer with an unblemished record of service."

Mr Hardy announced his retirement in 2024 after 40 years in the police, with Guernsey States adding the complaint had no bearing or impact on his decision to retire.

Correction Thursday 3 April, 2025: This article was updated after the Office of the Committee for Home Affairs - part of the States of Guernsey - said it had previously released incorrect information and apologised to the complainants and the former chief police officer for referencing the firearms licence revocation appeal as being the proceedings in which the statement by the former chief officer was made.