ministerial code

Downing Street has rejected a report that wants to introduce greater scrutiny of ministers; is it because so many of the cabinet have broken it? The Committee on Standards in Public Life, an advisory watchdog that promotes higher ethical standards, has proposed introducing an independent advisor to initiate investigations and determine breaches of the ministerial […]

4 years ago

Scotland’s First Minister has been cleared of breaching ministerial code Nicola Sturgeon has been cleared of breaching the ministerial code in relation to her dealings with Alex Salmond after an independent inquiry into allegations she misled the Scottish parliament. The first minister has been under investigation over her account of sexual misconduct allegations against Salmond. […]

5 years ago