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The Independent Adviser on Ministers’ Interests is appointed by the Prime Minister to advise him on matters relating to the Ministerial Code. The post holder is independent of government and expected to provide impartial advice to the Prime Minister.
The Independent Adviser is required to observe the Seven Principles of Public Life, and such relevant provisions of the Code of Conduct for Board Members of Public Bodies as could reasonably be applied to the appointment.
The current post holder is Sir Laurie Magnus CBE, who was appointed on 22 December 2022.
The role of the Independent Adviser is set out in the Ministerial Code, and the Terms of Reference explain the full details of the role.