Marc Leadbeater won the backing of his colleagues, having previously announced his idea in the States Assembly following discussion with officials.
The committee said it was now considering how to make sure that a political advisory group could ‘have teeth’ and act as ‘a critical friend’ to the long-awaited review of how police complaints are handled.
Deputy Leadbeater indicated to the Assembly that three other States members – Deputies Rob Curgenven, Jayne Ozanne and Gavin St Pier – could be invited to sit as overseers of the review.
The committee is now considering inviting more than three external members and giving them a broader remit than oversight.
‘I want to bring together a number of political viewpoints to ensure there is wider political involvement in the review than just that of the committee,’ said Deputy Leadbeater.
‘To achieve this, we are currently looking at a range of different options for what form this will take, within the bounds of the rules of procedure, and also considering what exact role that additional oversight should play.
‘When we have finalised these decisions, the committee will share more information, but I look forward to working with members on this important piece of work.’
The committee declined to say when it would invite members of the public to contribute to its review or commit to a timeline for taking any reform proposals to the States.
At present, police complaints are limited to alleged misconduct. Home Affairs has already agreed that in future complaints should also be permitted into services carried out by the police and how the force is directed.
Deputy Leadbeater has pledged to go further following ‘a comprehensive and fundamental’ review.
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