Suspension of Deputy P.F.C. Ozouf of St. Saviour

STATES OF JERSEY

SUSPENSION OF DEPUTY P.F.C. OZOUF OF ST. SAVIOUR

Lodged au Greffe on 17th February 2026 by the Privileges and Procedures Committee Earliest date for debate: 10th March 2026

STATES GREFFE

2026  P.47

PROPOSITION

THE STATES are asked to decide whether they are of opinion

to agree to suspend Deputy Philip Francis Cyril Ozouf of St. Saviour in accordance with Standing Order 21A with immediate effect for a period of 28 days as a sanction for breaches of the Code of Conduct.

PRIVILEGES AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE

REPORT

The Privileges and Procedures Committee has a responsibility to protect the reputation of the Assembly and uphold Members' standards in relation to the Code of Conduct. Deputy Ozouf has been found guilty and sentenced to 120 hours community service (the equivalent of six months in prison) for assisting unlawful immigration.

The Assembly recently updated its Code of Conduct, which states at Rule 6 and Rule 7 that -

Rule 6.

Members must not act or behave in a manner in the course of their public and private life, that brings the Assembly or its Members generally into disrepute and should conduct themselves in a manner which strengthens the public's trust and confidence in the integrity of the States of Jersey.

Rule 7.

Members must uphold the Law in accordance with their oath of office.

The Committee considers that Deputy Ozouf 's actions represent a breach of the Code of Conduct and that the proposed suspension is proportionate in this instance, as the Deputy 's actions and lack of regard for the Island's Laws and judicial process, have damaged the integrity and reputation of the Assembly.

If  adopted,  the  suspension  would,  in  accordance  with  Standing  Order  164,  take immediate effect and would banish the   Deputy from the  States Chamber and its precincts, restrict him from any parliamentary activity and withhold his remuneration for the duration of the suspension period.

164 Suspension of member of the States

1. A member of the States who is suspended (as a sanction for certain actions or as a neutral act) must not, during the period of suspension –

1. discharge the functions of –
   1. any Ministerial office relating to the business of the Assembly or of a committee or panel,
   2. any functions as a member of any committee or panel, to which he or she is appointed in accordance with these standing orders, or
   3. any functions of any other post held by virtue of being a States Member; or
2. in his or her own right –

1. lodge a proposition,
2. give any question to the Greffier, or give notice to the Greffier of any question, that is to be answered by the tabling of a written reply in a meeting or orally during a meeting, or
3. present any report or comment to the States.

2. For the purposes of provision being made for the discharge of the functions mentioned in paragraph (1)(a), the member of the States who is suspended shall be taken to be temporarily absent during the period of suspension.
3. A member of the States who is suspended as a sanction for certain acts must leave the precincts of the States immediately and, during the period of suspension, not return.
4. A member of the States who is suspended as a sanction for certain acts shall not receive the remuneration and allowances to which he or she would

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otherwise be entitled as a member for the duration of the suspension.

5. The day on which a suspension occurs shall count as the 1st day of the suspension.
6. A period of suspension lapses upon the expiry of the member concerned's term of office

Financial and staffing implications

The Deputy will not be entitled to his remuneration for the 28-day suspension period, but there are no other financial or resource implications arising from the adoption of this proposition.

Children's Rights Impact Assessment

A Children's Rights Impact Assessment (CRIA) has not been prepared in relation to this proposition as a CRIA is not required, in accordance with Schedule 2 to the Children (Convention Rights) (Jersey) Law 2022.