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Committee on Standards in Public Life announces review on leadership and public standards
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The independent Committee on Standards in Public Life has today launched Leading in Practice, a review examining the role of leadership in embedding the Principles of Public Life in public sector organisations.

Lord Evans discusses the role of the Independent Adviser on Ministers’ Interests following the resignation of Lord Geidt.

Upholding Standards in Public Life - Published Report
Independent report
The Committee on Standards in Public Life has published ‘Upholding Standards in Public Life’, the final report and recommendations of the Standards Matter 2 review.

Regulating Election Finance: report
Independent report
The Committee on Standards in Public Life has published its report on the regulation of election finance.

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
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Reports and reviews conducted by the Committee on Standards in Public Life since 1995

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