Friday 05 March 2021
The Committee for Home Affairs met today to consider Deputy Le Tissier's admission concerning comments that he made on social media, for which it was recognised that he has publicly apologised.
The Committee were unanimous in the view that the matters raised should be independently scrutinised so that they might be brought to an appropriate resolution. Deputy Le Tissier was not present at the meeting but was advised that it was taking place.
Deputy Rob Prow, President of the Committee for Home Affairs said:
"Integrity is at the very heart of the Committee for Home Affairs and we expect the highest standards of political Members and officers alike. As elected officials we must lead by example and our conduct and behaviour should be nothing but exemplary.
Following the Committee's meeting earlier today I have met with Deputy Le Tissier and I am reassured that he has reached the decision to self-refer to the Code of Conduct Panel. As a Committee we support this approach as being essential to rebuilding public confidence and trust."
Until such a time as the Panel's deliberations have concluded, with the agreement of Deputy Le Tissier, it has been decided that he will not be participating in Committee meetings.
