To mark the 30th anniversary of the Nolan Principles, the Committee will be publishing a new series of blogs about the work of a range of standards bodies in England. Our fourth blog is from Richard Lloyd OBE, Chair of the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA).
The Committee on Standards in Public Life published its report, Recognising and Responding to Early Warning Signs in Public Sector Bodies, on 25 March 2025.
In CSPL’s first report in 1995, Lord Nolan said three ‘golden threads’ were applicable right across all public life to maintain high standards: ‘All public bodies should have a Code of Conduct incorporating the seven principles of public life. Internal …
The days after a general election, especially when power transfers to another political party, are a hectic time in government. After campaigning hard and knocking on doors, the new teams and staffers must familiarise themselves with their roles and departmental …
