Committee on Standards in Public Life – Page 2 – 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.

Introducing our new Chair, Doug Chalmers

Doug Chalmers, 22 December 2023 - Ethical standards, Nolan Principles

Doug Chalmers was appointed by the Prime Minister as the Chair of the Committee following an open recruitment process. He took up his appointment on 12 December.

Lobbying - building a culture of openness and transparency

Lord Jonathan Evans, 6 September 2023 - Business Appointments, Lobbying, Revolving door

Despite negative connotations, fair lobbying is a good and legitimate activity; it is vital to democracy that individuals, businesses and charities are able to input and respond to policy developments or proposed new legislation. Whether proposing solutions, raising concerns or …

Reforming standards in central government - a step forward

Lord Jonathan Evans, 20 July 2023 - Standards Matter 2

Lord Evans welcomes the government’s response to CSPL's 2021 Upholding Standards in Public Life report and recommendations, published today.

AI brings potentially huge benefits to the public sector but we need clear standards and greater transparency

Lord Jonathan Evans, 25 May 2023 - Artificial Intelligence, Ethical standards, Nolan Principles

Chair of the Committee, Lord Evans, reflects on the Committee's AI report and the potential benefits to the public sector.

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