Guernsey deputy committed to Royal Court

Wednesday, 12 November 2025 at 10:43

Guernsey politician Jonathan Le Tocq is scheduled to appear before Guernsey's Royal Court in just over three weeks' time.

Guernsey's former foreign affairs lead and one-time chief minister, Deputy Jonathan le Tocq, is accused of making more than 1400 indecent images of children, and other telecoms offences.

The 61-year-old was arrested on 21 July 2025.

Following a brief committal hearing in court this morning (12 November), he will appear before Guernsey's Royal Court on the afternoon of 4 December.

This will be for a plea and directions hearing.

Deputy Le Tocq remains on remand.

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