In CSPL’s first report in 1995, Lord Nolan said three ‘golden threads’ were applicable right across all public life to maintain high standards: ‘All public bodies should have a Code of Conduct incorporating the seven principles of public life. Internal …
To mark 30 years of the Committee’s work, Prof. Mark Philp, Chair of CSPL’s Research Advisory Board, blogs on the continuing importance of the Nolan Principles in setting out the understanding between those in public office and the public. This blog is based on a longer academic paper.
Last week, after an eight month inquiry, the Committee produced its evaluation of accountability of local policing and publicly launched its report ‘Tone from the top - leadership, ethics and accountability in local policing’. The Committee shared key findings of …
So the new Parliamentary term begins. 177 first-time MPs take up their seats in Westminster and as new public office holders officially sign up to the Seven Principles of Public Life. Indeed the Speaker’s Statement to a packed House of Commons immediately …
In March, as part of the inquiry into local policing - leadership, ethics and accountability, the Committee published an overview of the implementation of Avon and Somerset’s Ethics Committee. Professor Allyson MacVean of Bath Spa University, who is working in conjunction …
The Business Services Association and CSPL recently ran two round table meetings to discuss ethical standards for providers of public services. High ethical standards can and should be achieved by any public service provider. The sector they come from is not …
