Code of Conduct

The Code of Conduct for Members of the States of Deliberation sets out the behaviour that the public should expect from a Member. The Code of Conduct is a guide for Members to understand their obligations and duties to the States, the people who voted for them, and the wider public.

All Members are required to comply with the provisions of the Code of Conduct in all aspects of their public life. Although it does not seek to dictate what members do in their purely private and personal lives they must, however be aware that some private and personal matters may affect their public roles.

Commissioner for Standards

Dr Melissa McCullough is the Commissioner for Standards, appointed by the States to investigate breaches of the Code and recommend potential action should a complaint be sustained. Dr McCullough is supported by a Deputy Commissioner, Martin Jelley, who is responsible for any appeals.

Read the Commissioner's statement (PDF) on how Code of Conduct complaints are handled in Guernsey.

Complaints considered by the Commissioner for Standards (from May 2023 onwards) can be found below.