The EIC welcomes the government’s proposals for a stronger and more accountable standards system for local government published today. The proposed changes, which include a mandatory code of conduct and sanctions for serious misconduct, pick up the recommendations made by our predecessors. We know the majority of councillors and officers want to maintain the highest...
The creation of the Ethics and Integrity Commission (EIC) is a step forward in how the UK maintains high standards in public life. This new organisation, which takes over from the Committee on Standards in Public Life, will play a more visible and strategic role across the public sector. Essentially, we want to help people...
The Chair reflects on the establishment of the new Ethics and Integrity and Commission.
Letter from the Chair to the Prime Minister on the launch of the Ethics and Integrity Commission
Letter from the Prime Minister to the Chair on the establishment of the Ethics and Integrity Commission.