2025

[2025]GRC105

29/10/2025

The Law Officers of the Crown v Benjamin Jason Robilliard

Royal Court

The defendant was sentenced for a series of serious sexual offences against two vulnerable
under-age girls, including rape, grooming, indecent assault and possession of indecent
images. Total sentence: 8 years 6 months’ Youth Detention, plus 5-year Extended Sentence
and 10-year Notification Order, reflecting the gravity of the offending and the need to protect
the public.

[2025]GRC104

14/10/2025

The Law Officers of the Crown v Callum Ferbrache

Royal Court

Assault by penetration committed in the victim’s home, involving vulnerability and alcohol‑fuelled offending, the offending crossed the custody threshold and warranted a substantial sentence.
Taking aggravating and mitigating factors into account, including early guilty plea and autism diagnosis, the Court imposed 2½ years’ imprisonment and 5 years’ notification requirements.

[2025]GRC103

24/11/2025

Pension Superfund Capital Holdings Limited

Royal Court

Compulsory liquidation. Whether, and to what extent, a creditor of the company other than
the Applicant Creditor should be entitled to be paid its legal costs as an expense of the
liquidation. Principles discussed.

[2025]GRC101

19/12/25

Law Officers of the Crown v Wayne Brooks

Royal Court

Violent and prolonged domestic assault involving strangulation, threats to kill, and significant injuries; high risk of further domestic violence.
Defendant sentenced to 2½ years’ immediate imprisonment and ordered to pay £725 compensation.

[2025]GRC100

19/12/25

The Law Officers of the Crown v Christopher P Crowley

Royal Court

Unlawful importation of 16.15g cannabis into Guernsey by a non-local defendant with prior convictions; sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment suspended for 2 years and fined £1,000, with substantial mitigation considered. The Court emphasised adherence to Court of Appeal guidelines, noted personal use, clean record since 2017, and that the case is not a precedent.

[2025]GRC099

29/8/25

A Trust Company v Settlor and Beneficiaries A and B anonymised

Royal Court

The Royal Court of Guernsey approved the removal of paragraph 3 of the Fourth Schedule to the Z Trust, resolving uncertainty caused by recent UK tax legislation and confirming that the Second and Third Respondents are not Excluded Persons, thereby restoring their status as beneficiaries. All parties’ costs were ordered to be paid from the trust on the indemnity basis.

[2025]GRC097

15/12/25

The Law Officers of the Crown v Callum Graham Renouf

Royal Court

The Royal Court sentenced Callum Graham Renouf to 2 years and 3 months’ Youth Detention for supplying Class B drugs and possessing Class A and C drugs, with concurrent sentences for each count. Forfeiture of drug exhibits and a mobile phone was also ordered, with post-release supervision imposed.

[2025]GRC096

17/12/25

A v G v XL

Royal Court

Norwich Pharmacal disclosure application to obtain disclosure of records and information from each of the Respondents relating to (i) the bank account of a now inactive company which is wholly owned by the judgment debtor and (ii) a Guernsey bank of which there was strong evidence of a connection of banking relationship with B and/or C; application for privacy and a supporting interim confidentiality order.

[2025]GRC095

23/12/25

L v The Law Officers of the Crown

Royal Court

The Royal Court of Guernsey refused the Defendant’s application for sentencing to be held in camera or for permanent reporting restrictions, finding no sufficient grounds to derogate from the principle of open justice. The Court held that neither the Defendant’s age nor welfare justified a departure from open proceedings or reporting.

[2025]GRC094

23/12/25

AFR v ODPA

Royal Court

Appeal to the Royal Court of a decision of the Office of the Data Protection Authority concerning a breach of the data protection principles under Section 6 (Integrity and Confidentiality) and Section 41 (Duty to take reasonable steps to ensure security) and reprimand by way of sanction; Special Category Data; ultra vires or some other error of law, unreasonable decision, lack of proportionality and material error as to the facts or as to the procedure; privacy application

[2025]GRC089

24/10/25

The Law Officers of the Crown v Derek Charles Kelly

Royal Court

The defendant, Derek Charles Kelly, was sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment suspended for three years for unlawful and malicious wounding of his wife, with forfeiture of the weapon and a compensation order of £1,000. The Court considered the offence serious but, exceptionally, suspended the sentence due to mitigating factors. 

[2025]GRC088

24/10/25

The Law Officers of the Crown v Louro Sergio

Royal Court

[2025]GRC087

11/11/25

Geneva Trust Company (GTC) S.A. v Orbitus Trustees (Guernsey) Ltd

Royal Court

The Royal Court of Guernsey considered the entitlement of a former trustee, Geneva Trust Company (GTC), to remuneration and expenses from the Tchenguiz Settlement, addressing threshold issues of trust solvency and the principles governing claims post-removal. The Court held that GTC has some entitlement to remuneration and properly incurred expenses, with the precise amount to be determined by agreement or further hearing, and noted greater scope for reduction of claims during the caretaker period. 

[2025]GRC086

03/11/25

Trident Trust Company (Guernsey) Ltd v ESMS Global LTD

Royal Court

The Royal Court of Guernsey held that, in the absence of misconduct and given the administrative nature of the application, all parties to the ESMS Employee Benefit Trust costs proceedings are entitled to have their costs paid from the trust assets on the indemnity basis. The Court rejected arguments to deprive the Applicant of indemnity or to treat any party as a “winner” or “loser”, finding all convened parties were necessary for the resolution of the construction issue. 

[2025]GRC085

14/10/25

Grzegorz Traczyk v The Law Officers of the Crown

Royal Court

Appeal against sentence – manifestly excessive – driving disqualification – totality – consecutive disqualifications not permitted.

[2025]GRC084

18/01/24

Law Officers of the Crown v H

Royal Court

Special Measures, screen, live-link.

[2025]GRC083

26/09/25

C. Doyle v The Law Officers of the Crown

Royal Court

Appeal on sentence – manifestly excessive – driving disqualification – old previous conviction – error of law.

[2025]GRC082

17/10/25

P. Pybus & Adjure Global Ltd v GFSC

Royal Court

Appeal to the Royal Court concerning a decision of the Senior Decision Maker on behalf of the GFSC for breach of article 6, prejudgment, failure to disclose relevant documents, failure to permit cross-examination, errors of law, proportionality, material error of fact/procedure and level of sanctions.

[2025]GRC081

24/07/25

C. Doyle v The Law Officers of the Crown

Royal Court

Leave to appeal – extension of time.

[2025]GRC079

05/09/2025

The Law Officers of the Crown v T. Dodd

Royal Court

Sentencing Remarks - Tyler Dodd was sentenced to 3 years’ immediate custody for inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent; sentence reflected aggravating factors including persistence, use of a head as a weapon, and prior convictions. The Guernsey court applied English guidance on sentencing, prioritising deterrence and public protection.

[2025]GRC078

20/08/25

The Law Officers of the Crown v B. Zekavica

Royal Court

Sentencing Remarks - Biljana Zekavica, was sentenced to 4½ years’ immediate custody for multiple counts of fraud and abuse of trust. Abuse of trust in fraud cases, especially involving vulnerable victims, attracts immediate custody per McCarthy (Guernsey CA), with sentence length reflecting both the amount taken and aggravating factors; full credit is given for early guilty pleas and personal mitigation. 

[2025]GRC077

26/09/2025

The Law Officers of the Crown v C. Rowe

Royal Court

Sentencing Remarks - Chad James Rowe was sentenced to 3 years and 6 months’ imprisonment for attempted robbery with a knife at a Guernsey shop, the Court emphasising the seriousness of the offence, use of a weapon, and Rowe’s criminal history. Credit was given for his early guilty plea and personal mitigation, but deterrence and public protection were prioritised.

[2025]GRC076

05/09/2025

G. Adams v The Law Officers of the Crown

Royal Court

Appeal against sentence - shoplifting - manifestly excessive - The Royal Court dismissed the appeal against concurrent six-month sentences for two thefts, holding the sentences were not manifestly excessive given the appellant’s extensive record and circumstances; deterrence and public protection justified the sentence imposed.

[2025]GRC075

16/10/2025

J. Flint v The Law Officers of the Crown

Royal Court

Application for the recusal of LB Finch from hearing the appellant’s appeal was refused; no sufficient grounds of actual or apparent bias were established, as reliance on the applicant’s recollection of prior judicial remarks was inadequate and unsupported by evidence.

[2025]GRC074

19/05/2025

Law Officers of the Court v C. Peet

Royal Court

Sentencing Remarks - The defendant, as court-appointed guardian, misused £274,750 of her mother’s funds for personal benefit, breaching her fiduciary duty.
She received a two-year prison sentence and was ordered to pay full compensation upon the sale of her property or within 12 months.

[2025]GRC073

19/09/25

J. Tardif v The Law Officers of the Crown

Royal Court

The Royal Court dismissed Tardif’s appeal against consecutive custodial sentences for sexual assault and indecent behaviour, finding the sentences were not manifestly excessive. Immediate custody was held appropriate given the seriousness of the offences and lack of sufficient mitigation.

[2025]GRC070

09/09/2025

S. Ogier v The States of Guernsey

Royal Court

Appeal to the Royal Court of a decision of the Planning Tribunal pursuant to Section 72 of the Land Planning and Development (Guernsey) Law, 2005.

[2025]GRC069

19/08/2025

Abdullayev v Apex Fiduciaries (Guernsey) Ltd and VFS Directors 1 Ltd and VFS Directors 2 Ltd and Mount Street Investment PCC Ltd

Royal Court

Declaration that funds from the sale of a property in the United Kingdom are not the proceeds of criminal conduct for the purposes of the Criminal Justice (Proceeds of Crime) (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 1999.

[2025]GRC062

27/07/25

The Law Officers of the Crown v J. E. Garnham-Burton

Royal Court

Section 115 of the Children Law (Bailiwick of Guernsey) 2008 applies to this case so that there must be no publication of any matter including but not limited to the name, address, details of work/school or any photograph likely to lead to the identification of either of the children who are mentioned in the course of these proceedings [ie those named in the indecent messages offences]. Any publication is an offence. Publication means to distribute, publicise or disseminate information by any medium, including by newspaper, by radio or television broadcast, also by social media or by the internet, and related expressions are to be construed accordingly.

[2025]GRC060

08/08/25

C. Bernheim v P. Krummenacher, A. Ferrazzini, and New Street Trust Ltd

Royal Court

Removal of Protector - fiduciary duties - Loss of trust and confidence in class of protectors appointed by settlor - Affirming the Court’s jurisdiction to remove fiduciaries where their continuation impedes proper execution of a trust - Appointment of replacement protector by the Court.

[2025]GRC059

25/06/2025

The Law Officers of the Crown v B. Solowan

Royal Court

Sentencing Remarks regarding attempting to facilitate child sex offences & making indecent images of children.

[2025]GRC057

18/07/25

Fraser Apic Trustees v Ashdown

Royal Court

Trusts – Preliminary Issue – Declaration of Trust – The Three Certainties – Written declaration of Trust by settlor - Construction of the Declaration of Trust – Construing Declaratory Relief.  Declaration granted.

[2025]GRC056

04/04/25

Lucille Holidays PTE Ltd v HSBC Mgmt (Gsy) Ltd

Royal Court

Civil Procedure – Amendment of Pleadings ––claim of negligence for purely economic damage - duty of Care – Assumption of Responsibility – reasonable reliance.  Application refused. Claim against HMG struck out in its entirety. HMG removed as a party to the proceedings.

[2025]GRC055

26/06/2025

M. Queripel v Law Officers of the Crown

Royal Court

Appeal against part of the sentence imposed in the Magistrate’s Court, challenging as manifestly excessive the 3½ year disqualification from driving imposed in respect of an offence of driving with excess alcohol, contrary to Section 2(2)(a) of the Road Traffic (Drink Drive)(Guernsey) Law, 1989 as amended. Appeal dismissed.

[2025]GRC054

03/07/2025

Law Officers of the Crown v D. El Mettouri

Royal Court

Confiscation Proceedings under The Drug Trafficking (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2000 (as amended) – time to pay – interpretation of section 29

[2025]GRC053

14/05/2025

Law Officers of the Crown v J. Ferbrache

Royal Court

Sentencing remarks regarding 4 matters relating to 1. being knowingly concerned in the importation of a Class B drug and 2. possession of a Class C drug both contrary to section 2(1)(a) of The Misuse of Drugs (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 1974, as amended. 3. failure to disclose certain information within seven days as required by a notice served under section 46 of The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2003 and 4. failure to surrender to custody contrary to section 10 of The Bail (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2003.

[2025]GRC051

20/06/2025

B. Noone and D. Noone v J. Hamon and M. Mullins and M. Manley and D. Gillingham JR and L. Millan and Odeon Heights Limited

Royal Court

Alderney Land Registration - appeal from Court of Alderney. Dispute as to correctness of title register entries regarding rights of access dating from 1969. Principles of Alderney land registration, in particular of servitudes, discussed. Definition and treatment of "Minor Interests” discussed. Appeal allowed. Rectification of register ordered.

[2025]GRC047

02/06/2025

Law Officers of the Crown v M. Le Cras

Royal Court

Sentencing remarks regarding assault by penetration, contrary to Section 12 of The Sexual Offences (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2020

[2025]GRC046

09/06/2025

In the Matter of Pension Superfund Capital Holdings Limited and In the Matter of the Companies (Guernsey) Law, 2008

Royal Court

Cross applications for Administration Order and Compulsory Winding Up Order in respect of a cash-flow insolvent company. Test for granting administration order considered. Test not fulfilled; company wound up.

[2025]GRC045

17/01/2025

Law Officers of the Crown v W. King

Royal Court

Criminal Justice (Special Verdicts) (Guernsey) Law, 1961 and The Human Rights (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2000, fitness to plead, procedure for determination, consequences of finding of unfit to plead, order for detention at His Majesty’s Pleasure, power of the Ordinary Court to make “no order”, disposal on the facts of this case – to be read with the judgment of the Full Court of even date.

[2025]GRC044

17/01/2025

Law Officers of the Crown v W. King

Royal Court

Criminal Justice (Special Verdicts) (Guernsey) Law, 1961 and The Human Rights (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2000, procedure following finding that D is unfit to plead, findings of acts committed, consequences of the making of findings, Notification under The Criminal Justice (Sexual Offences and Miscellaneous Provisions) (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2013 (section 54(2)), SOPO made under section 18 of the2013 Law (the Court having determined that false imprisonment was sexually aggravated) – to be read with the judgment of the Ordinary Court of even date.

[2025]GRC043

06/05/2025

Pilatus (PTC) Limited v RBC Trustees (Jersey) Limited

Royal Court

The Royal Court of Guernsey dismissed Pilatus (PTC) Limited’s claim against RBC Trustees (Jersey) Limited, finding that the key company (SOIL) was not a trust asset at the time of RBC’s retirement in 2015, and thus no breach of trust occurred.

[2025]GRC040

29/04/2025

Law Officers of the Crown v States of Guernsey Trading Supervisory Board and Guernsey Stevedores Limited

Royal Court

Sentencing remarks regarding failing to discharge a duty to ensure the health and safety of others under section 25 1(a) of the Health and Safety at Work General Guernsey Ordinance, 1987, as amended.

[2025]GRC042

06/06/2025

Guernsey Competition and Regulatory Authority v BTC Sure Group Limited and Sure (Guernsey) Limited and JT Group Limited and JT (Guernsey) Limited

Royal Court

Application for leave to appeal a Royal Court decision (dated 7 March 2025) that allowed the appeals of the four respondents: BTC Sure Group Limited, Sure (Guernsey) Limited, JT Group Limited, and JT (Guernsey) Limited. Under section 46(8) of the Competition (Guernsey) Ordinance, 2012.

[2025]GRC041

04/06/2025

Law Officers of the Crown v C. Philpott

Royal Court

Sentencing remarks regarding being knowingly concerned in the fraudulent evasion of the prohibition on importation of goods namely Cannabis, a Class B drug, contrary to section 77(1)(b) and 77(2) of the Customs and Excise General Provisions (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law 1972, as amended, in contravention of the prohibition on importation imposed by section 2(1)(a) of the Misuse of Drugs (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law 1974 as amended.

[2025]GRC039

16/05/2025

Law Officers of the Crown v A. Jenkins and M. O'Connor and R. Guilbert and R. Johnson

Royal Court

Sentencing remarks regarding the following offences:- Being knowingly concerned, together, in the fraudulent evasion of the prohibition on importation of goods namely ketamine, a Class B drug, contrary to section 77(1)(b) and 77(2) of The Customs and Excise General Provisions (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law 1972, as amended, in contravention of the prohibition on importation imposed by section 2(1)(a) of The Misuse of Drugs (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law 1974, as amended. Being concerned in the supplying of ketamine, a Class B drug, to another, contrary to section 3(3)(b) of the 1974 Law and failing to disclose certain information within seven days as required by a notice served under section 46 of The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law 2003. Guilbert only - inflicting GBH, a common law/customary law offence.

[2025]GRC038

28/06/2025

Law Officers of the Crown v R. Clarke

Royal Court

Sentencing remarks regarding the following offences, Robbery contrary to Section 8(1) of the Theft (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 1983, Burglary contrary to Section 9(1)(b) of the Theft Law and being concerned in the supplying of Class B drug, Cannabis to another contrary to Section 3(3)(b) of the Misuse of Drugs (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 1974

[2025]GRC037

21/05/2025

Law Officers of the Crown v B. Spruce

Royal Court

Sentencing remarks regarding numerous sexual offences against females under 16 and indecent images offences. Vaginal rape contrary to section 11 of the Sexual Offences (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2020. Sexual assault contrary to section 13 of the 2020 Law and sexual touching of a child contrary to section 21 of the 2020 Law. 4 Counts of making indecent images contrary to section 105(1)(a) of the 2020 Law. Six counts of sending indecent messages contrary to section 16(1)(a) of the Telecommunications (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2001

[2025]GRC036

26/02/2025

Law Officers of the Crown v B. Spruce

Royal Court

Evidence – admission/exclusion of bad character evidence, similar fact evidence and identification evidence and cross-admissibility

[2025]GRC035

22/04/2025

S. Crowson v Law Officers of the Crown

Royal Court

Appeal against Sentence, Impact on Family life, admission of fresh evidence & Victim Impact Statement

[2025]GRC034

26/04/2025

Law Officers of the Crown v R

Royal Court

Prosecution Appeal against acquittal, form of question for certification, Section 6 of The Administration of Justice (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 1991, requirements for specific wording for criminal charges

[2025]GRC033

23/05/2025

Law Officers of the Court v C. Peet

Royal Court

Fraud – Basis of Plea proper test for dishonesty – ruling on Newton/Reverse Newton

[2025]GRC032

23/05/2025

Law Officers of the Crown v R. Johnson

Royal Court

Drugs case – basis of plea not acceptable to Prosecution – ruling on Newton/reverse Newton

[2025]GRC031

27/01/2025

In the Matter of the Estates of Gene Mary Poole

Royal Court

Application to register a photocopy of a will of real property.

[2025]GRC027

Sentencing remarks regarding historic sexual offending, against two children, one count of indecent assault and one assault contrary to Common Law and four counts of gross indecency, contrary to Section 1 of the Protection of Children (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law 1985.

[2025]GRC025

21/03/2025

Law Officers of the Crown v D. Bellingham

Royal Court

Sentencing remarks:  Count 1 - attempting to cause a child to watch sexual activity contrary to s 24 of the Sexual Offences (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2020 and s 1 of the Criminal Justice (Attempts, Conspircy and Jurisdiction) (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2006,

Count 2 - arranging or facilitating the commission of a child sexual offence, contrary to s 25(1) of the 2020 Law,

Count 3 - attempting to groom for sexual conduct with a child under 16 years, contrary to s 27(1) of the 2020 Law and s 1 of the 2006 Law,

Count 4 - attempting to engage a child in sexual activity, contrary to s 22 of the 2020 Law and

Count 5 - sending indecent messages contrary to s 16(1)(a) of the Telecommunications (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2001.

[2025]GRC023

14/02/2025

Law Officers of the Crown v Access Limited

Royal Court

Sentencing remarks for Access Limited, a company pleading guilty to failing to ensure health and safety standards, specifically regarding the risk of injury from falling tools during scaffolding work.

[2025]GRC022

13/02/2025

Law Officers of the Crown v S. Topley

Royal Court

Sentencing remarks regarding three Counts of being concerned in the supplying of controlled drugs, contrary to Section 3(1) of the Misuse of Drugs (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 1974, as amended.  Diazepam and Gabapentin, which are Class C drugs, and Cannabis, a Class B drug.

[2025]GRC021

14/03/2025

Law Officers of the Crown v L. McIlroy

Royal Court

Sentencing remarks regarding three counts of making indecent images of children contrary to section 105(1)(a) of the Sexual Offences (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2020.  The final four counts relate to sending indecent messages using a telecommunications network contrary to section 16(1)(a) of the Telecommunications (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2001.

[2025]GRC020

31/03/2025

In the Matter of the G.E.B Settlement and In the Matter of the Trusts (Guernsey) Law, 2007 v N. Austin and R. Austin Each in their Capaicty as Beneficiaries of the G.E.B. Settlement and Equiom (Guernsey) Limited

Royal Court

Application seeking a ruling on whether shares of Argent Enterprises Limited and Stanhill Limited, and proceeds from the sale of two plots of land in Portugal, were validly transferred into the G.E.B. Settlement. If the court finds the transfer invalid, the applicants requested a declaration that the shares are held in trust for Mr. Anthony John Austin.

[2025]GRC019

27/03/2025

M. Alexander v Law Officers of the Crown

Royal Court

Appeal against decision of the Magistrate’s Court on Special Reasons in relation to ordering a Disqualification from Driving. Appeal dismissed.

[2025]GRC018

19/03/2025

M. Pennycook v Law Officers of the Crown

Royal Court

Appeal against conviction in the Magistrate’s Court of an offence of assault. Appeal dismissed.

[2025]GRC017

07/02/2025

Law Officers of the Crown v M. Ferreira

Royal Court

Sentencing remarks regarding two counts, one of being concerned in the supplying of a controlled drug of Class A, namely MDMA, to another, contrary to section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 1974, as amended and the second of possessing Class B, cannabis, contrary to section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 1974, as amended.

[2025]GRC016

07/03/2025

BTC Sure Group Limited and Sure (Guernsey) Limited and JT Group Limited and JT (Guernsey) v Guernsey Competition and Regulatory Authority

Royal Court

[2025]GRC015

07/02/2025

Law Officers of the Crown v C. Le Sauvage and F. Smith

Royal Court

Sentencing remarks regarding two Counts of being knowingly concerned in a fraudulent evasion of
the prohibition of the importation of goods contrary to Section 77(1)(b) and Section 77(2) of The
Customs and Excise General Provisions (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 1972, as amended, by the
importation, on 1 March 2024, of a Class A drug, namely Δ8 - THC (Delta – 8 tetrahydrocannabinol)
a cannabinol derivative (Count 1) and of a drug of Class B, cannabis (Count 2) in contravention of the
prohibition of importation imposed by Section 2(1)(a) of The Misuse of Drugs (Bailiwick of
Guernsey) Law, 1974, as amended.

[2025]GRC014

24/01/2025

Law Officers of the Crown v J. Packham and E. Ferbrache and P. Atikom

Royal Court

Sentencing remarks regarding an offence of Assault, Possession of an Offensive Weapon; contrary to
Section 4(1) of the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2006
and two counts of Perverting the Course of Justice.

[2025]GRC012

03/02/2025

Law Officers of the Crown v R. Gallie and S. Head and S. Domaille and A. Sarre

Royal Court

Sentencing remarks regarding offences of being concerned in the supplying of Class A drugs, MDMA and Class B drugs, Cannabis. Possession of Class B drugs, Cannabis and being concerned in the supplying of Class C drugs, Gabapentin.

[2025]GRC010

20/02/2025

Dr S. Borchardt v Dr P. Rabey

Royal Court

Application for permission to apply for judicial review to challenge decisions made by Dr Peter George Rabey, the Responsible Officer for the Office of the Committee for Health and Social Care. The decisions under challenge relate to Dr Simone Borchardt’s medical practice as a General Practitioner on the Island of Sark.

[2025]GRC009

14/02/2025

Law Officers of the Crown v R. Saunders

Royal Court

Sentencing remarks regarding two counts of being knowingly concerned in the fraudulent evasion of the prohibition on importation of a controlled drug, Cannabis, which is Class B, each contrary to section 77 of the Customs and Excise General Provisions (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 1972 and being in contravention of the prohibition on importation imposed by section 2(1 (a) of the Misuse of Drugs (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 1974.

[2025]GRC008

13/02/2025

Law Officers of the Crown v I. Tostevin

Royal Court

Appeal by the Law Officers against the acquittal of Ian Tostevin - sections 1 and 6 of The
Magistrate’s Court (Criminal Appeals) (Guernsey) Law, 1988. Appeal dismissed.

[2025]GRC007

28/01/2025

N. Hofgren v Chairman of The Guernsey Financial Services Commission

Royal Court

Appellant’s application to the Royal Court for leave to appeal from its decision reported at [2024] GRC079. Limited leave granted.

[2025]GRC006

28/01/2025

Weighbridge Trust Limited v The Guernsey Financial Services Commission

Royal Court

GFSC’s application to the Royal Court for leave to appeal from its decision reported at [2024] GRC080. Application refused.

[2025]GRC005

16/01/2025

M. Le Gallez v Law Officers of the Crown

Royal Court

Appeal against the sentences imposed by the Magistrate’s Court on 15th August 2024: section 4(1)(a) of The Public Order (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2006 – public order offence - fear or provocation of violence 15.6.24. - 1 month’s immediate custody; and (2) assault on an unknown male at the same time and place - 1 month’s immediate custody concurrent. Appeal dismissed.

[2025]GRC004

17/01/2025

His Majesty's Comptroller v Fidelity Management Limited and Royal Bank of Canada (Channel Islands) Limited

Royal Court

Application for civil forfeiture of funds held in a bank account under the Forfeiture of Monies (etc) Law 2007 as amended. Operation and application of burden of proof discussed. Application dismissed.

[2025]GRC003

13/01/2025

M. Le Gallez v Law Officers of the Crown

Royal Court

Appeal against conviction (on a guilty plea) on 15th August 2024 in the Magistrate’s Court for assault by spitting at a person unknown.

[2025]GRC002

14/01/2025

In the Matter of the Trusts (Guernsey) Law, 2007 v In the Matter of the B Trust

Royal Court

Application for a privacy order