Committee on Standards in Public Life
Featured
Setting the Standard
Blog post
Lord Nolan’s principles represent the standards that the public expects those in public life to operate by on their behalf. They have stood the test of time and are the bedrock of a range of rules and codes of conduct, including for MPs.
The Chair has written to political party leaders and parliamentary candidates in the forthcoming general election about the importance of upholding standards of conduct during elections.
Committee on Standards in Public Life launches new review on accountability within public bodies
Press release
The independent Committee on Standards in Public Life has today announced that it will be carrying out a new review looking at accountability within public bodies and the importance of acting on early warning signs.
The independent Committee on Standards in Public Life has today published ‘Leading in Practice’, a new report which shares examples and case studies gathered from public and private sector organisations on maintaining ethical organisational practices.
The Seven Principles of Public Life
Guidance
An overview of the ‘Nolan principles’, which are the basis of the ethical standards expected of public office holders.
Previous CSPL reports and reviews
Collection
Reports and reviews conducted by the Committee on Standards in Public Life since 1995
Latest from the Committee on Standards in Public Life
What we do
The independent Committee on Standards in Public Life advises the Prime Minister on arrangements for upholding ethical standards of conduct across public life in England. We are not a regulator and cannot investigate individual complaints.
CSPL is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Cabinet Office.
Follow us
Documents
Transparency and freedom of information releases
Our management
Contact CSPL
General Enquiries
Room G07
1 Horse Guards Road
London
SW1A 2HQ
United Kingdom
Telephone
020 7271 2685
Press enquiries
Committee on Standards in Public Life
Room G07
1 Horse Guards Road
London
SW1A 2HQ
United Kingdom
Telephone
07880 740627
Monday to Friday 09:00 - 18:00.
Make an FOI request
- Read about the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act and how to make a request.
- Check our previous releases to see if we’ve already answered your question.
Corporate information
Jobs and contracts
Our Personal information charter explains how we treat your personal information. Read our policy on Social media use.