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...
...government’s commitment to legislate for a new electoral offence of intimidation of candidates and campaigners during elections; and the LGA’s model code of conduct published in December which sets out...
...involves a reciprocal relationship between those in public life and the public. I recently discussed with the Chair of the LGA their consultation on the new model code for councillors....
...Ministerial Interests should have greater powers to initiate his own investigations under the Ministerial Code was overlooked. That was a decision of the elected government of the day - the...
