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.
The Committee on Standards in Public Life has now held its final roundtable meeting as part of the inquiry into the accountability, ethics and leadership of local policing. We've published summary notes of the roundtable of Chief Executives of PCCs' …
The Hansard Society’s Audit of Political Engagement published today makes for a depressing read for those of us involved in promoting high standards in public life. The Committee’s six questions – which are an attempt to continue to track trends from our …
As part of the Committee on Standards in Public Life’s inquiry into local policing - leadership, ethics and accountability, members recently visited Avon and Somerset to hear from key stakeholders. Committee members met with Professor Allyson MacVean from Bath Spa University …
The challenge of delivering effective policing when there is constant change in both crime patterns and the structure of our communities is perhaps more demanding than ever before. The review of police leadership currently being conducted by the College of …
