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Ministerial Code

Ministerial Code setting out the standards of conduct expected of ministers and how they discharge their duties.

• From: Cabinet Office
• Published: 20 September 2010
• Last updated: 6 November 2024 — See all updates

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The Ministerial Code sets out the standards of conduct expected of ministers and how they discharge their duties.

Published 20 September 2010

Last updated 6 November 2024 + show all updates

1. 6 November 2024

   Updated with the latest version of the Ministerial Code

2. 22 December 2022

   Updated 22 December 2022

3. 27 May 2022

   Ministerial Code updated to reflect changes announced on 27 May 2022.

4. 23 August 2019

   Ministerial code updated

5. 9 January 2018

   Updated ministerial code added.

6. 21 December 2016

   Updated the Ministerial Code.

7. 15 October 2015

   Updated the Ministerial Code.

8. 20 September 2010

   First published.