Bailiff of Guernsey announces his retirement

The Bailiff of Guernsey has announced his retirement six years after he was sworn into the role.

Richard McMahon, Guernsey's 90th bailiff, began the role during the Covid-19 pandemic - at the time describing it as "beyond my dreams almost".

McMahon said he would retire from the post - in which he oversees court proceedings, acts as a judge in the Royal Court and Court of Appeal, represents Guernsey at civic and judicial events and helps govern the island - on August 31.

His request to retire was submitted to the Lieutenant Governor and had been approved by His Majesty King Charles III, his office said.

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