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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/As/4209 No action 28/04/25 Councillor Aberdeenshire Council

Paragraphs 3.21, 3.22 and 3.23

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LA/AB/4099 No action 23/04/25 Councillor Argyll and Bute Council

Paragraphs 3.1, 3.26 and 3.27

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LA/NL/4154 No action 22/04/25 Councillors North Lanarkshire Council

Paragraphs 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3

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LA/Fi/4101 No action 09/04/25 Councillor Fife Council

Paragraphs 3.1 and 3.8

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LA/S/4159 No action 02/04/25 Councillor Stirling Council

Paragraph 3.1

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LA/G/4157 No action 31/03/25 Councillor Glasgow City Council

Paragraph 3.1

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LA/WL/4204 No action 25/03/25 Councillor West Lothian Council

Paragraphs 3.1 and 3.3

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FEC/SL/3659 No action 21/03/25 Former Members South Lanarkshire College

Paragraphs 3.1, 3.3 and 3.5 of South Lanarkshire College's Members' Code

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NB/CC/4135 No action 18/03/25 Former Member Crofting Commission

Paragraphs 3.1 and 3.3 of Crofting Commission Members' Code

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LA/WL/4205 No action 13/03/25 Councillor West Lothian Council

Paragraphs 3.1, 3.3 and 3.6

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NB/PIC/4015 No action 13/03/25 Former Member Poverty and Inequality Commission

Paragraphs 3.1 and 3.28(b) of Poverty and Inequality Commission Members' Code

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LA/NL/4187 No action 12/03/25 Councillor North Lanarkshire Council

Paragraph 3.1

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LA/NL/3972 No action 04/03/25 Councillor North Lanarkshire Council

Paragraph 3.21

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LA/Mo/4145 No action 27/02/25 Councillor Moray Council

Paragraph 3.1

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LA/An/4044 No action 27/02/25 Councillor Angus Council

Paragraphs 3.1 and 3.3

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