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Ethics and Integrity Commission @ethicsandintegrity.bsky.social · 17h

"Councillors and councils are the shop window for democracy and politics and their conduct matters" Ruth Dombey OBE has written for the EIC on the topics of trust, local government, and the importance of codes of conduct. Read the full article: eic.independent-commission.uk/blog-ruth-do...

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Ethics and Integrity Commission @ethicsandintegrity.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The Commission's review into the public-sector ombudsman system is making great progress. A huge thanks to @publicservomb.bsky.social, HOS, and LGSCO, who made this week's roundtable so productive. Find out more about the review here: eic.independent-commission.uk/ombudsman-re...

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Ethics and Integrity Commission @ethicsandintegrity.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Our CEO, Stu Sterling, will be joining Baroness Hayter, Dr Susan Hawley, Duncan Hames, and Jon Gerlis at UCL on 15th October to discuss the regulation of lobbying in the UK and the EIC's recent report. Follow the link below to reserve your place. www.ucl.ac.uk/social-histo...

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Policy & practice seminar: Regulating lobbying in the UK

Who gets access to government, and whose voices have the most influence?

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Ethics and Integrity Commission @ethicsandintegrity.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Strong codes of ethical conduct, adopted and embedded successfully, can not only improve recruitment, but also support the retention of existing staff. Our call for evidence closes on 27 September. Have your say: eic.independent-commission.uk/codes-of-eth...

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Codes of Ethical Conduct | Ethics and Integrity Commission

The Ethics and Integrity Commission promotes the highest standards in public life, reports to the Prime Minister on matters concerning ethical standards, and advises public authorities on the developm...

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Ethics and Integrity Commission @ethicsandintegrity.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Codes of ethical conduct should weave moral fibre through all of public life. The EIC would like to thank the recent contributors to our call for evidence, including the British Museum, who found time during their busy Bayeux Tapestry exhibition preparations to talk to us.

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Ethics and Integrity Commission @ethicsandintegrity.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Work on creating practical guidance which will support public authorities to develop and embed codes of ethical conduct in line with the Hillsborough Law, is progressing. Thank you to the CSC, Protect, MOD AIRU, IoR, College of Policing, IBE, LGA and UCL for your constructive input this week.

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Ethics and Integrity Commission @ethicsandintegrity.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who has given such interesting and insightful evidence to the EIC's Ombudsman Review over the last month. @Northern Ireland PSO @Scottish PSO @PSO Wales @Citizens Advice @Judicial Office @Armed Forces Commissioner Find out more about the review bit.ly/4gRTCIF

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Ombudsman Review | Ethics and Integrity Commission

The Ethics and Integrity Commission is carrying out a review into the public sector ombudsman system.

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Ethics and Integrity Commission @ethicsandintegrity.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨 We have launched a call for evidence for our Codes of Ethical Conduct project. This evidence will inform guidance for public sector codes of conduct, in support of the Public Office (Accountability) Bill known as the Hillsborough Law. eic.independent-commission.uk/codes-of-eth...

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Codes of Ethical Conduct: Call for evidence, a blog from the Chief Executive | Ethics and Integrity Commission

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Ethics and Integrity Commission @ethicsandintegrity.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Our Chief Executive was delighted to meet with Thelma Stober today. Thelma leads LGA's Legal and Governance area and is assisting our work to supply guidance to the public sector on their new duty to provide a formal code of conduct under the Public Office (Accountability) Bill.

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Ethics and Integrity Commission @ethicsandintegrity.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

We’re continuing to gather evidence for our Ombudsman Review. Many thanks to those regulators who attended our roundtable, and also to Gareth Davies, Comptroller and Auditor General for the NAO, who provided evidence to the Commission last week.

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Ethics and Integrity Commission @ethicsandintegrity.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨 We’re pleased to launch today our Codes of Ethical Conduct project, in support of the Hillsborough Law. The EIC's guidance will help the public sector put ethics and integrity at the heart of public service delivery. Find out more: eic.independent-commission.uk/codes-of-eth...

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Ethics and Integrity Commission @ethicsandintegrity.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

The EIC is busy holding verbal evidence sessions for our Ombudsman Review. It was great to meet Ken Sutton, the former Secretary to the Hillsborough Independent Panel, who shared his expertise and insight with us this week.

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Ethics and Integrity Commission @ethicsandintegrity.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

A message from the Chair on the 10th anniversary of the death of Jo Cox.

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Ethics and Integrity Commission @ethicsandintegrity.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

The EIC is very grateful to have attended today's event at No. 10 to mark the upcoming 10th anniversary of the tragic murder of Jo Cox MP. The 'Great Get Together' is an important event organised by The Jo Cox Foundation. Find an event near you below. www.jocoxfoundation.org/our-work/str...

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Ethics and Integrity Commission @ethicsandintegrity.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

The EIC has recently been busy holding verbal sessions for our Ombudsman Review. Thank you to those who have contributed so far, including Des Collins and Danielle Holliday, the lawyers behind the landmark Corby toxic waste case, who shared their expertise with us last week.

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Ethics and Integrity Commission @ethicsandintegrity.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

As part of our upcoming review, the EIC asked Spotlight on Corruption, Transparency International UK, and Unlock Democracy to conduct research into government transparency releases. That research has been published today. See below for details. eic.independent-commission.uk/independent-...

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Independent research into government transparency releases | Ethics and Integrity Commission

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Ethics and Integrity Commission @ethicsandintegrity.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

The EIC is grateful to all who have already responded to our Call for Evidence into the public sector ombudsman schemes. The Call for Evidence closes in a week on 30 April and we welcome as many views as possible. Click below to submit your response. eic.independent-commission.uk/ombudsman-re...

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Civil Service World @civilserviceworld.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Ethics and Integrity Commission chair says engaging and informing the public on the standards landscape is likely to be the watchdog's toughest task www.civilserviceworld.com/news/article...

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Ethics watchdog: Improving public understanding of standards landscape is 'most difficult' task

Doug Chalmers says low trust in politicians and public institutions leads to 'disengagement', while the complexity of the governance system 'makes ...

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Ethics and Integrity Commission @ethicsandintegrity.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Our Chair, Doug Chalmers, gave evidence to the Parliamentary Administration and Constitutional Affairs Select Committee yesterday on the work of the new Ethics and Integrity Commission. Catch up on the session here: lnkd.in/erxq792U

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Ethics and Integrity Commission @ethicsandintegrity.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

The EIC were delighted to attend last week's LGSCO event, celebrating the launch of their Complaint Handling Code, and we thank them for inviting commission member Ewen Fergusson to speak about our Public Sector Ombudsman Review. See more below. eic.independent-commission.uk/ewen-ferguss...

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Ethics and Integrity Commission @ethicsandintegrity.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT: In response to the letter from the Prime Minister, the EIC has launched a review into lobbying, disclosure, and access to government. We are seeking input into our review via the link below. eic.independent-commission.uk/what-we-do/r...

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Reports and reviews | Ethics and Integrity Commission

Read reports and reviews carried out by the Ethics and Integrity Commission

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Ethics and Integrity Commission @ethicsandintegrity.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Ewen Fergusson, independent member of the Ethics and Integrity Commission, discusses our newly launched review of public sector Ombudsman services.

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Ethics and Integrity Commission @ethicsandintegrity.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Read: The Commission welcomes the government statement on strengthening the procedures that support high standards in public life: eic.independent-commission.uk/the-commissi... #standards #NolanPrinciples

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Ethics and Integrity Commission @ethicsandintegrity.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

The EIC has today launched its first review, exploring the role of public sector ombudsman schemes in identifying wider systemic failures. We are seeking input into our review via the link below. eic.independent-commission.uk/ombudsman-re...

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 20/02/2026

When it comes to ethics in public life, structures are no substitute for judgement Ministers need to show leadership to drive improvements in public standards, say @timdurrant.bsky.social and @rebeccamckee.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/ethi...

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When it comes to ethics in public life, structures are no substitute for judgement | Institute for Government

Ministers need to show leadership to drive improvements in public standards.

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Electoral Commission @electoralcommission.org.uk · 12/02/2026

Today the UK government has published the Representation of the People Bill. We welcome some measures in the bill and would like others to be improved. Read our press release: electoralcommission.org.uk/media-centre...

Our response to the Representation of the People Bill: "These reforms should strengthen the resilience and integrity of our electoral system. Any changes must ultimately deliver improvements for voters."

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Ethics and Integrity Commission @ethicsandintegrity.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Read EIC member Cllr Ruth Dombey’s new blog on the importance of putting the #NolanPrinciples into practice. eic.independent-commission.uk/page-12-putt... #publicsector #localgov #ethics #standards

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Ethics and Integrity Commission @ethicsandintegrity.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Introducing our new Chief Executive, Stu Sterling OBE… Read Stu’s blog about building the Ethics and Integrity Commission: bit.ly/3KoIjKK

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Civil Service World @civilserviceworld.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Chalmers said he wants codes to become "a normal and confident part of workplace culture, not just documents that sit in a file or on a wall somewhere” www.civilserviceworld.com/professions/...

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PM asks Ethics and Integrity Commission to help public bodies create duty of candour codes

Ethics body chair Doug Chalmers says “pressures and uncertainty” can make it difficult for public servants to do their jobs well

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Ethics and Integrity Commission @ethicsandintegrity.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

The Cabinet Office is currently recruiting new independent members to join the Ethics and Integrity Commission - find out how to apply: apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/9003 Closing date is midday 11 November.

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Appointment details – The Ethics and Integrity Commission- Independent Members – Apply for a public appointment – GOV.UK

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Ethics and Integrity Commission @ethicsandintegrity.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

‘The #standards regime sits at the intersection of public trust and public administration; when it is working, it helps ensure decisions are taken fairly, transparently and in the public interest. When it stumbles, confidence can quickly evaporate.‘ Read our Chair’s latest blog bit.ly/43AsHdl

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Ethics and Integrity Commission @ethicsandintegrity.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

‘Independent Members contribute to the EIC’s core purpose of promoting the highest #standards in public life across all sectors, including central #government, #Parliament, local authorities, and the wider public service landscape.‘ Find out more about becoming an Independent Member: bit.ly/3L3e1NB

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Ethics and Integrity Commission @ethicsandintegrity.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

You can find all previous reports by our predecessor body the Committee on Standards in Public Life here: www.gov.uk/government/c...

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Ethics and Integrity Commission @ethicsandintegrity.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Interested in joining the Ethics and Integrity Commission? The Cabinet Office is running a recruitment campaign for three new independent members of the EIC. For more info and how to apply: apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/9003 #NolanPrinciples #publiclife #recruitment

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Ethics and Integrity Commission @ethicsandintegrity.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

‘People don’t work in a vacuum. High standards must be built into the fabric of organisations. They need to be lived and upheld by everyone making decisions on behalf of the public; they can’t be outsourced or left to regulators alone…’ Read our Chair’s blog on launch of the EIC: bit.ly/4nP0Hed

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 13/10/2025

As the new Ethics and Integrity Commission launches today, our explainer sets out what the commission looks like and what it will do www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/et...

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Ethics and Integrity Commission | Institute for Government

The government has established its new ethics regulator, the Ethics and Integrity Commission.

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Ethics and Integrity Commission @ethicsandintegrity.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Read our Chair’s new blog ‘A new era for public #standards’ ‘Standards are not an optional extra; they are part of the foundations of good government and strong public service.’ eic.independent-commission.uk/a-new-era-fo...

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Ethics and Integrity Commission @ethicsandintegrity.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Today the Committee on Standards in Public Life expands to become the new independent Ethics and Integrity Commission. Read the Prime Minister’s letter to our Chair about our role and remit today: bit.ly/4712OEv

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