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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'. 

Information about No Action Decisions will be kept for five years from the date of the Standards Commission’s full written decision. After this, details about the case will be removed from the website and will no longer be available, in line with the Standards Commission’s Document Retention Schedule.

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/NL/3987 No action 22/10/24 Councillor North Lanarkshire Council

Paragraph 3.1

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LA/EL/4029 No action 14/10/24 Councillor East Lothian Council

Paragraphs 3.1 and 3.2

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LA/EL/3911 No action 09/10/24 Councillor East Lothian Council

Paragraphs 3.24 and 5.6

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NB/CHS/4049 No action 30/09/24 Member Children's Hearings Scotland

Paragraph 3.1 of Children's Hearings Scotland Board Members' Code

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LA/SB/4030 No action 19/08/24 Councillor Scottish Borders Council

Paragraphs 5.5, 5.6 and 7.5

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LA/NL/3921 No action 14/08/24 Councillor North Lanarkshire Council

Paragraph 3.1

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LA/AB/3996 No action 14/08/24 Councillor Argyll and Bute Council

Paragraphs 3.1 and 3.3

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LA/E/4004 No action 13/08/24 Councillor City of Edinburgh Council

Paragraph 3.1

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LA/NL/3947 No action 05/08/24 Councillor North Lanarkshire Council

Paragraphs 3.21 and 3.23

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LA/G/4047 No action 29/07/24 Councillor Glasgow City Council

Paragraphs 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3

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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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