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As noted above, the recent revisions to the Code of Conduct introduced a standard of behaviour in relation to MSPs’ own staff, requiring MSPs to treat their own staff with courtesy and respect.
Respondents were generally supportive of the draft code and its intentions. The feedback that we gathered has been instrumental in refining the draft code.
Non Party Campaigner Campaign Expenditure Scottish Parliament Elections Code of Practice 2025.
Non Party Campaigner Campaign Expenditure Scottish Parliament Elections Code of Practice 2025.
Co-production of the Code
The Scottish Government intends the Code of Practice will be co-designed with stakeholders including COSLA.iPolicy Memorandum, paragraph 92.
That Act ensures that some tied pub tenants in England and Wales are covered by a statutory Pubs Code. The code is governed by a Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA).
It is also important to note that the code will be kept under regular review and that any further changes to the code will be made on the basis of evidence.