Committee on Standards in Public Life

16 January 2015 — News story

Common standards make common sense

The new post of CSPL's blog discusses the provision of public services by third-party providers and the need for them to observe common ethical...

6 October 2014 — Consultation outcome

Local policing - accountability, leadership and ethics

The Committee has launched an inquiry and seeks views on the public accountability structures of the police.

31 May 1995 — Guidance

The 7 principles of public life

An overview of the 'Nolan principles', which are the basis of the ethical standards expected of public office holders.

14 July 2014 — Independent report

Ethics in Practice: Promoting Ethical Standards in Public Life

The Committee published its report on Ethics in Practice: Promoting Ethical Standards in Public Life on 14 July 2014.

17 June 2014 — Collection

Ethical Standards for Providers of Public Services

The full report by the Committee on Standards in Public Life and accompanying research conducted by Ipsos MORI.

5 November 2013 — Independent report

Strengthening Transparency Around Lobbying

Our lobbying report and associated documents

Latest

1. Common standards make common sense

   • published 16 January 2015
   • News story

2. Public engagement in an age of disengagement

   • published 5 January 2015
   • News story

3. CSPL response to the House of Commons Standards Committee's Consultation on the Interests of Committee Chairs

   • published 19 December 2014
   • Policy paper

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What we do

The Committee on Standards in Public Life (CSPL) advises the Prime Minister on ethical standards across the whole of public life in the UK. It monitors and reports on issues relating to the standards of conduct of all public office holders.

CSPL is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Cabinet Office.

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1. Common standards make common sense

   • 16 January 2015
   • News story

2. Public engagement in an age of disengagement

   • 5 January 2015
   • News story

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Our consultations

1. Local policing - accountability, leadership and ethics

   • 6 October 2014
   • Consultation outcome

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Our publications

1. CSPL response to the House of Commons Standards Committee's Consultation on the Interests of Committee Chairs

   • 19 December 2014
   • Policy paper

2. Register of CSPL meetings with stakeholders

   • 2 December 2014
   • Transparency data

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  Lord Paul Bew

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Committee on Standards in Public Life
Room GC05
1 Horse Guards Road
London
SW1A 2HQ

Email public@public-standards.gov.uk

Telephone 020 7271 2948

Press enquiries

Maggie O’Boyle
Committee on Standards in Public Life
Room GC05
1 Horse Guards Road

London
SW1A 2HQ

Email maggieob1@btinternet.com

Telephone 07880 740627

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