Lord Jonathan Evans

Lobbying - building a culture of openness and transparency

Lord Jonathan Evans, 6 September 2023 - Business Appointments, Lobbying, Revolving door

Despite negative connotations, fair lobbying is a good and legitimate activity; it is vital to democracy that individuals, businesses and charities are able to input and respond to policy developments or proposed new legislation. Whether proposing solutions, raising concerns or …

Reforming standards in central government - a step forward

Lord Jonathan Evans, 20 July 2023 - Standards Matter 2

Lord Evans welcomes the government’s response to CSPL's 2021 Upholding Standards in Public Life report and recommendations, published today.

AI brings potentially huge benefits to the public sector but we need clear standards and greater transparency

Lord Jonathan Evans, 25 May 2023 - Artificial Intelligence, Ethical standards, Nolan Principles

Chair of the Committee, Lord Evans, reflects on the Committee's AI report and the potential benefits to the public sector.

An opportunity to reform standards in central government

Lord Jonathan Evans, 13 April 2023 - Standards Matter 2

In this blog, Lord Evans, looks forward to the government's response to the Committee's 2021 report as a real opportunity to repair and update the way standards are maintained and promoted in central government.

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