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MSPs’ behaviour towards SPCB staff and the staff of other MSPs is regulated by the Code of Conduct for MSPs (the Code). Complaints regarding a breach of the Code are generallyiSo-called “excluded” complaints are not referred to the Commissioner.
Similarly, the Peatland Code is a voluntary certification standard for UK peatland projects wishing to market the climate benefits of peatland restoration.
Professor Wiles noted that the Commissioner will “particularly initially, be involved in significant consultation about the codes of practice. The workload will probably get a bit easier once the codes are established, but I imagine that they will require a lot of work."
Relevant bodies will be held to account for compliance, through statutory inspection, with statutory requirements and standards which are set out in the legislation and Code of Practice specified in the instrument.