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Cases

This section contains details about Hearings to be held by the Standards Commission and the procedures to be followed. It also contains information about decisions the Standards Commission has made and any interim suspensions in place. The section also contains information for individuals who are the subject of a Hearing (Respondents).

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No Action Decisions and Further Investigations

Information can be found in the table below about cases referred to the Standards Commission where the decision has been made to either:

  • direct the Ethical Standards Commissioner (ESC) to carry out further investigations; or
  • take no action.

In cases where the decision has been taken to direct the ESC to carry out further investigations, no 'Written Decision' document will be available for download.

Information on cases where the Standards Commission has held a Hearing, or is to hold a Hearing, can be found under 'Cases - Forthcoming Hearings and Hearing Decisions'. 

In accordance with the Standards Commission's Retention Policy and principles of data retention, files for no action cases will be kept for 6 months from the date the Standards Commission’s full written decision is issued.

Media Information

Information on the Standards Commission and its Hearings can be found in our media information sheet, which is accessible from the homepage. All media enquiries should be directed to: enquiries@standardscommission.org.uk 

Standards Commissions Scotland
Case Ref. Decision on Referral Date of Decision Respondent(s) Organisation Relevant section(s) of Code Written Decision
LA/EL/4634 No action 22/09/26 Councillor East Lothian Council

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LA/NL/4574 No action 08/09/26 Three councillors North Lanarkshire Council

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LA/C/4564 No action 03/09/26 Councillor Clackmannanshire Council

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LA/DG/4304 Further Investigation 31/08/26 Councillor Dumfries and Galloway Council
LA/As/4482 No action 27/08/26 Councillor Aberdeenshire Council

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LA/AB/4521 No action 21/08/26 Councillor Argyll and Bute Council

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LA/E/4529a No action 17/08/26 Seven Councillors City of Edinburgh Council

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LA/Fa/4562 No action 11/08/26 Councillor Falkirk Council

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LA/D/4566 & NB/DHS/4594 No action 11/08/26 Councillor Dundee City Council

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LA/H/4573 No action 03/08/26 Councillor Highland Council

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LA/AB/4580 No action 31/07/26 Councillor Argyll and Bute Council

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NB/HES/4282 Further investigation 15/07/26 Former Member Historic Environment Scotland
LA/NL/4567 No action 21/07/26 Councillor North Lanarkshire Council

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LA/OI/4557 No action 20/07/26 Councillor Orkney Islands Council

Paragraphs 3.1 and 3.3

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LA/AB/4542 No action 16/07/26 Councillor Argyll and Bute Council

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