Deputy Curgenven’s questions on Police Complaints answered…almost

Deputy Curgenven’s Questions on Police Complaints Addressed with Limited Clarity

Deputy Rob Curgenven remains seeking answers after receiving the Committee for Home Affairs' response to his formal inquiries. He submitted Rule 14 Questions concerning a "routine procedural error" in the processing of Police Complaints.

Focus on Transparency and Accountability

Deputy Curgenven's questions aimed to understand how certain cases were handled, particularly how they were closed without thorough investigation. A major point of concern was a visit by the Isle of Man police force amid rumors of rapid actions taken to resolve potential issues.

The questions called for transparency about the handling of complaints.
They requested clarity on when the Home Affairs Committee and the independent Police Complaints Commissioner (PCC) became aware of the situation.
They pressed for a commitment to reform, advocating for a fully independent complaints body similar to the UK’s Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).

Committee's Response

The Committee confirmed that the Isle of Man Constabulary visited in 2023 but described this as an operational matter rather than a broad complaints review.

While the Committee provided some specific clarifications, the response lacked full operational detail and did not fully satisfy Deputy Curgenven’s call for transparency and structural reform.

Summary

The limited answers received highlight ongoing concerns about police complaints handling, underscoring the need for a transparent and independently overseen system.

Author’s summary: Deputy Curgenven’s inquiries exposed gaps in police complaints oversight, emphasizing the demand for independent, transparent investigations and systemic reform.

Bailiwick Express — 2025-11-04

Deputy Curgenven’s Questions on Police Complaints Addressed with Limited Clarity

Focus on Transparency and Accountability

Committee's Response

Summary

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