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Ethical standards

Standards Commission for Scotland: Importance of Objectivity

Standards Commission for Scotland, 16 August 2022 - Ethical standards, Nolan Principles

The Standards Commission for Scotland writes on the key principle of objectivity which obliges those in public life, including politicians, to make decisions solely on merit, impartially and without discrimination or bias.

Independent Adviser role should be strengthened

Lord Jonathan Evans, 16 June 2022 - Ethical standards, Nolan Principles

Following the resignation of Lord Geidt as the Independent Adviser on Ministers’ Interests, it has been suggested that there may be no need for this role, or that the administration of the Ministerial Code could be handled differently.   This may …

Standards Commission for Scotland: Honesty and Trust

Standards Commission for Scotland, 5 January 2022 - Ethical standards

The Standards Commission for Scotland discusses the importance and meaning of honesty and trust.

#JackieWeaver – a catalyst for change in local government standards

Jane Martin, 8 February 2021 - Ethical standards, Local government

Dr Jane Martin, an independent Member of the Committee, blogs about the need for change in local government standards.

About the Committee on Standards in Public Life

The Committee on Standards in Public Life (CSPL) is an independent advisory non-departmental public body that advises the Prime Minister on ethical standards across the whole of public life in the UK. It monitors and reports on issues relating to the standards of conduct of all public office holders.

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