Oral evidenceSelect & Joint CommitteesTuesday, 21 April 202609:30

Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee: Propriety, ethics and the wider standards landscape in the UK

Committee hears from witnesses

The Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee is conducting an evidence session on propriety, ethics, and standards across UK public life. This inquiry examines the frameworks, systems, and practices that govern ethical conduct and propriety among public officials and institutions, seeking to understand the current landscape and any gaps or weaknesses.

This inquiry matters because public confidence in the integrity of UK institutions and governance depends on robust ethics standards. The outcome may inform recommendations for strengthening standards frameworks, improving oversight mechanisms, or legislative changes to address concerns about propriety and accountability in public service.

Committee members

Charlotte CaneLiberal Democrats

Ely and East Cambridgeshire

John LamontConservative and Unionist Party

Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Lauren EdwardsLabour Party

Rochester and Strood

Luke TaylorLiberal Democrats

Sutton and Cheam

Michelle WelshLabour Party

Sherwood Forest

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