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The Nolan principles are a matter of personal responsibility for MPs

Posted by: Lord Jonathan Evans, Posted on: 18 December 2019 - Categories: Ethical standards, MPs, Nolan Principles
The green benches in the House of Commons

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.

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Addressing bullying and harassment must be a priority for the new Speaker

Posted by: Jane Ramsey, Posted on: 4 November 2019 - Categories: MPs, Transparency
Jane Ramsey viewing Parliament from the south bank of the river Thames

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.

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Standards in Public Life need constant attention

Posted by: Lord Jonathan Evans, Posted on: 24 October 2019 - Categories: 25th Anniversary
the words '25 years' opposite the words 'accountability honesty integrity objectivity selflessness openness leadership'

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.

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"We must be able to disagree civilly"

Posted by: Lord Jonathan Evans, Posted on: 3 September 2019 - Categories: Intimidation
Lord Evans holding a microphone at Big Tent festival 2019

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.

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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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