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I am not going into this with an expectation that we will be able to find a pub code that will satisfy absolutely everyone, because I recognise that there are strong views about the code.
Our remit is to promote high ethical standards and codes of conduct for councillors and members of devolved public bodies and to issue guidance on how the codes should be interpreted.
I believe that, where a code of practice is associated with legislation, the work on such a code should be done through consultation once the bill is passed.
It was alleged that this amounted to a breach of the Confidentiality Requirements set out in paragraphs 7.4.2., 7.4.7. and 7.4.4 of the Code of Conduct for MSPs (6th Edition).
Introduction
Rules governing MSPs' conduct are set out in the Code of Conduct for MSPs.
The Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments (SPPA) Committee is responsible for recommending that changes are made to the Code of Conduct.
Committee reports
Date published:
17 February 2021
Introduction
Rules governing MSPs' conduct are set out in the Code of Conduct for MSPs.
The Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments (SPPA) Committee is responsible for recommending that changes are made to the Code of Conduct.