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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).

In this section

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/E/3993a No action 25/07/24 Councillor City of Edinburgh Council

Paragraphs 3.1 and 3.3

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LA/E/3993b No action 25/07/24 Councillor City of Edinburgh Council

Paragraphs 3.1 and 3.3

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LA/R/3914 No action 05/07/24 Councillor Renfrewshire Council

Not applicable

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LA/AN/3884 No action 05/07/24 Councillor Angus Council

Paragraphs 3.26, 3.27, 5.5, 5.6 and 5.7

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LA/G/3992 No action 03/07/24 Councillors Glasgow City Council

Paragraph 3.1

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LA/AB/3925 No action 26/06/24 Councillor Argyll and Bute Council

Paragraph 3.1

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LA/G/3872 No action 24/06/24 Councillor Glasgow City Council

Paragraph 3.1

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LA/NL/3869 No action 15/05/24 Councillor North Lanarkshire Council

Paragraph 3.1

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NB/SLCC/4022 No action 09/05/24 Former Members Scottish Legal Complaints Commission

Not applicable

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LA/As/3999 No action 01/05/24 Councillor Aberdeenshire Council

Paragraphs 3.21, 3.22, 3.23, 3.24 and 3.25

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LA/NL/3889 No action 25/04/24 Councillor North Lanarkshire Council

Paragraphs 3.1 and 3.10

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CSE/3793 Ex Officio Member - Not applicable 24/04/24 Member (Ex Officio) Colleges' Regional Board

Paragraphs 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 of the Colleges’ Regional Board Code 2014

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LA/AC/3864b No action 16/04/24 Councillor Aberdeen City Council

Paragraphs 4.2, 4.22, 5.5 and 5.6

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LA/DG/3817 No action 15/04/24 Councillor Dumfries and Galloway Council

Paragraphs 3.2 and 3.6 (2018 Code)

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LA/H/3954 No action 25/03/24 Councillor Highland Council

Paragraphs 4.2 and 4.22

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