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An overview of the 'Nolan principles', which are the basis of the ethical standards expected of public office holders.
1. The Seven Principles of Public Life The Seven Principles of Public Life…
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 individ…
The Committee on Standards in Public Life has published a report to support public sector bodies to get better at recognising and responding to emerging problems.
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.
Reports and reviews conducted by the Committee on Standards in Public Life since 1995
The Committee on Standards in Public Life has published its report on the regulation of election finance.
The first report of the Committee on Standards in Public Life, published May 1995
The Committee's twentieth report, Local Government Ethical Standards, published 30 January 2019.
Read about the Committee's review of local government ethical standards, including our report, evidence submitted to the Committee, and press releases.
The Committee's seventeenth report, Intimidation in public life: A Review by the Committee on Standards in Public Life, published in December 2017.
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