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Codes of conduct, independent scrutiny and education - Nolan’s golden threads.

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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 …

Professor Julia Black reflects on Ethics for Regulators

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What is an ethical regulator? The Nolan Principles provide a good starting point: ethical regulators are those that uphold and enact the values of selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership. There has been considerable academic and policy focus, …

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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.

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