Chair of the Committee, Lord Evans, reflects on the Committee’s AI report and the importance of upholding the Nolan Principles when decisions are made by technology.
Monisha Shah, independent member of the Committee, discusses whether the exceptional circumstances of the Coronavirus pandemic allows public officials to deviate from the normal responsibilities of office.
Professor Mark Philp, chair of the Committee's Research Advisory Board, discusses the complexities around applying ethical principles to practical decision-making.
Dame Shirley Pearce discusses the importance of leadership at all levels of public sector service in fighting the coronavirus pandemic.
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About the Committee on Standards in Public Life
The Ethics and Integrity Commission replaced the Committee on Standards in Public Life (CSPL) on 13 October 2025. The EIC has a separate website.
CSPL was an independent advisory non-departmental public body that advised the Prime Minister on ethical standards across the whole of public life in the UK. It monitored and reported on issues relating to the standards of conduct of all public office holders. The EIC has taken over these functions.