Committee on Standards in Public Life
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Independent Committee member Jane Martin blogs on the need to combat intimidation in local government and public life.
Why we are launching Standards Matter 2
Blog post
Lord Evans, Chair of the Committee, explains the reasoning behind the Committee’s new landscape review of public stanadrds.
Standards Matter 2: Public Consultation and Public Sector Survey
Open consultation
As part of its review into the institutions, processes and structures in place to support high standards of conduct, the Committee seeks the views of the public.
The independent Committee on Standards in Public Life has today announced a review of the regulation of elections.
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 the Committee on Standards in Public Life does
The Committee on Standards in Public Life (CSPL) advises the Prime Minister on ethical standards across the whole of public life in England. It monitors and reports on issues relating to the standards of conduct of all public office holders.
CSPL is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Cabinet Office.
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Guidance and regulation
See all guidance and regulationTransparency and freedom of information releases
- Committee on Standards in Public Life 280th meeting on Thursday 10 September 2020: agenda and minutes
- Committee on Standards in Public Life 279th meeting on Thursday 16 July 2020: agenda and minutes
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