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CSPL · Local government ethical standards: report

R19-18

Rejected January 2019

Response position and delivery status are recorded separately. Acceptance does not establish implementation.

Recommendation

The criminal offences in the Localism Act 2011 relating to Disclosable Pecuniary Interests should be abolished.

Government response

It is a criminal offence to fail to declare pecuniary interests, which acts as a strong deterrent against corruption.

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