RGP Commissioner Owain Richards has made the following statement on the McGrail Inquiry Report: “As the new Commissioner of Police, I welcome the McGrail Inquiry Report and fully accept its recommendations.

“Sir Peter Openshaw’s findings provide a balanced assessment of the Royal Gibraltar Police as a core participant in the Inquiry, recognising areas of professionalism as well as areas of improvement.

“Sir Peter further recognised the constructive approach taken by the RGP during the Inquiry.

“The learning identified in the lead up to, as well as during the main Inquiry hearing, has already been implemented. The report's recommendations will now help us embed lasting positive change across the organisation and will be addressed as a matter of priority.

“I want to reassure our community that our commitment is clear: to learn, to improve, and to ensure that the trust placed in us by the community is strengthened.

“Finally, I take this opportunity to thank Sir Peter Openshaw and his team for their work throughout the Inquiry process and for producing this comprehensive report.”