The Ethics and Integrity Commission (EIC) replaced the Committee on Standards in Public Life on 13 October 2025. This blog will therefore no longer be updated, but you can find future blogs, current information and updates on the EIC website.
As new MPs take their seats in Parliament, Lord Evans reflects on the importance of the Nolan principles in supporting high standards of behaviour and building trust in politicians.
Jane Ramsey, member of the Committee on Standards in Public Life, calls for courageous political leadership in addressing bullying and harassment of those who work in Parliament.
Lord Jonathan Evans reflects on 25 years of the Committee on Standards in Public Life. The Seven Principles of Public Life have codified ethical standards across many areas of public life and continue to be relevant today.
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.
