Committee on Standards in Public Life: Getting the balance right: Implementing standards of conduc…
R10-7
Published January 2005
Response position and delivery status are recorded separately. Acceptance does not establish implementation.
Recommendation (the Committee's words)
The Commissioner should consult urgently with appointing authorities to revise and develop paragraph 3.37 of the Code of Practice dealing with non-compliance so that there is a clear and unambiguous procedure for the resolution of disputes between the Commissioner and an appointing authority.
From: Committee on Standards in Public Life, Getting the balance right: Implementing standards of conduct in public life, January 2005
Government response
Government response (the government's words)
The Government accepts these recommendations. Disputes between the Commissioner and departments are rare and, on the few occasions when they have occurred, the current arrangements have generally been effective. The Commissioner has commented publicly on cases of non-compliance with her Code of Practice and included details in her annual report.
However, the Government recognises there is scope for a more clearly defined procedure to be drawn up and believes it would be appropriate for the Commissioner to do this in consultation with the Cabinet Office and departments.
However, the Government recognises there is scope for a more clearly defined procedure to be drawn up and believes it would be appropriate for the Commissioner to do this in consultation with the Cabinet Office and departments.
From: HM Government. Source document ↗