A model code of conduct for local authorities
Cllr James Jamieson, Chair of the Local Government Association, writes about the LGA's model code of conduct and civility in public life work.
Intimidation
Robust debate, not intimidation: May elections
Posted by:
Lord Jonathan Evans, Posted on:
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Categories:
Coronavirus, Elections, Intimidation, Intimidation of candidates
Chair of the Committee, Lord Evans, blogs about the importance of the upcoming local elections being free from intimidation.
Intimidation in public life continues to threaten democracy
Independent Committee member Jane Martin blogs on the need to combat intimidation in local government and public life.
"We must be able to disagree civilly"
As the polarisation of politics becomes increasingly acute, Jonathan Evans calls on political parties to provide strong ethical leadership to address the tide of abuse and intimidation in public life that risks demeaning our political culture.