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The Scottish Government and COSLA should also consider developing a Code of Conduct, taking learning from the Code developed by Surviving Economic Abuse and the Financial Conduct Authority.
Qualitative Data Analysis:
Thematic Coding: Thematic coding of interviews and follow up interviews to capture recurring patterns and stakeholder priorities.
There is no requirement in either the Code of Conduct or Standing Orders for MSPs to physically attend the parliament or proceedings of the Parliament.
The Minister stated that the system is working well in the majority of cases, but recognises there is the potential of a two-tier system, where not every provider is operating according to the voluntary code. The regulations ensure that the voluntary code is put on a statutory footing.
There need to be protocols, parameters and a code of practice, and training needs to be rolled out to ensure that things are done in an appropriate and proportionate way on each and every occasion".ivJustice Sub-Committee on Policing, Official Report, 18 January 2021, Col 29: http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/report.aspx?
Firstly, it agrees with the findings in fact and conclusion of the Commissioner that Annie Wells breached paragraphs 12, 15 and 16 of Section 7 of the Code of Conduct for MSPs.
Secondly, the Committee considers that the breaches justify the imposition of sanctions on Annie Wells.
In accordance with section 3 of the “Code of Conduct for Members of the Scottish Parliament”, I invite Jenny Gilruth to make a brief declaration of any interests that she has that are relevant to the remit of the committee.