Statutory guidance

Civil Service: values and standards of behaviour

• From: Civil Service
• Part of: Civil service reform
• Published: 30 November 2010
• Last updated: 16 March 2015, see all updates

The 'Civil Service code' outlines the Civil Service's core values, and the standards of behaviour expected of all civil servants in upholding these values.

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The Civil Service code

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This code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of all civil servants to uphold the Civil Service’s core values, which are integrity, honesty, objectivity and impartiality.

It also gives details of civil servants’ rights and responsibilities in relation to the code.

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Published: 30 November 2010

Updated: 16 March 2015

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1. 16 March 2015 Standard of behaviour when dealing with media added to the Code's values around 'integrity' added, along with updated contact details for the Civil Service Commission.
2. 30 November 2010 First published.

From: Civil Service

Part of: Civil service reform