Regulators & statutory bodies

Statutory body established in 2007 under The Renewable Energy (Alderney) Law, 2007, specialising in the regulation and licensing of renewable energy in Alderney.

Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) is the Bailiwick's statutory regulator for financial services, licensing and supervising over 2,000 firms.

The Bailiwick's government department for company, foundation, charity, and intellectual property registration.

Office of the Data Protection Authority (ODPA) is the Bailiwick of Guernsey's independent data protection regulator, established in 2018.

The Office of the Children's Convenor investigates child welfare referrals and acts as gatekeeper to the Child Youth and Community Tribunal.

The statutory professional body and regulatory authority for advocates across the Bailiwick, established in 2008 and administering legal aid and disciplinary procedures.

The Bailiwick's official probate authority, issuing Grants of Representation and registering Wills from its St Peter Port office.

The States of Alderney department responsible for building control inspections and planning permission under the Building and Development Control (Alderney) Law 2002.

The States of Guernsey department managing property taxation (TRP) and the official Register of Property Ownership for Guernsey and Alderney, established in 1947.

Free statutory service resolving financial services complaints across the Channel Islands, established in 2015.

Statutory service providing free advice on Guernsey employment law and discrimination legislation, with conciliation and arbitration services.

States-owned entity providing public services for driving and vehicle administration, including International Driving Permits and vehicle registration.

Statutory authority that gathers, analyses, and disseminates intelligence on criminal conduct including money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing.

The States of Guernsey service for fishing vessel licensing, enforcement, statistics, and Bailiwick-wide fisheries protection patrols.

The OEHPR is the States of Guernsey department responsible for environmental health, pollution regulation, housing standards enforcement, and food hygiene inspection.

The public service that administers the Population Management (Guernsey) Law, 2016, regulating the size and make-up of Guernsey's population.

Conservation & Design is the States of Guernsey's heritage team, managing registers of ~1,600 protected buildings, ~350 monuments, and 26 conservation areas.