...in drawing together a policy on bullying and harassment could have the effect of reducing transparency in investigations about declarations or registration of interests, for example. As became clear as...
...both government and lobbyists. This independence ensures that registration and enforcement decisions are fair, impartial, and based on evidence and the law. The Register itself is a tool for openness,...
In January 2019, the Committee on Standards in Public Life published a report on local government ethical standards. This called on the LGA to create a model code of conduct...
...their portfolio responsibilities and to advise the Prime Minister on ministers’ compliance with the Ministerial Code (“Code”). The Code is issued by the Prime Minister and, whilst he is always...
