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LA/SB/4030
Audit Scotland’s Section 22 Report on the Ethical Standards Commissioner - Statement from the Standards Commission for Scotland
Audit Scotland today published a Section 22 report on the Ethical Standards Commissioner (ESC). The report can be found at: https://www.audit-scotland.gov.uk/report/the-202021-audit-of-the-commissioner-for-ethical-standards-in-public-life-in-scotland Reports are prepared by the Auditor General under Section 22 of the Public Finance and Accou...
Leadership
We expect politicians and others in public life to lead. They are responsible for making decisions that impact almost every aspect of our lives, from how we are protected, to the services we receive and the tax we pay. Leadership has been of particular importance during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Central and local governments have made decisions that have had a huge impact on our health and well-being, the economy, and even our rights and freedoms. It is essential, theref...
NB/CHS/4049
New Standards Commission Member
We are delighted that Suzanne Vestri has been appointed by the Scottish Parliament as a Member of the Standards Commission. Suzanne is a self-employed consultant providing support and training to public and voluntary sector organisations. She previously led the award-winning ‘see me’ campaign to end mental health discrimination. Suzanne breeds rare-breed sheep and runs a successful wool business, and is a volunteer First Responder for the Scottish Ambulance Service.
LA/EL/3911
Similar names, different roles.....
Similar Names, Different Roles The existing ethical standards framework in Scotland for councillors and members of devolved public bodies (such as colleges, health boards and regional transport partnerships) was established in 2000. The framework allowed the Scottish Ministers to issue Codes of Conduct for councillors and members that are intended to regulate their behaviour and promote high ethical standards. The Codes require councillors and members to behave...
LA/EL/4029
LA/NL/3987
Outcome of Appeal to Court of Session
The Court of Session considered an appeal made by Councillor Mack of Renfrewshire Council against a decision by the Standards Commission to disqualify him for 16 months for a breach of the Councillors’ Code of Conduct. The Court determined that the disqualification period should be to 10 months, reduced to account for the period already served. The Court stated that it agree that with the Panel’s assessment that a disqualification was an appropriate sanction and noted: “that...
