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Fake news and the Nolan Principles
Concerns about ‘fake news’ have prompted the Select Committee for Culture, Media and Sport to launch an inquiry into its impact. The Select Committee has described the issue in terms of the “growing...
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General Election 2017: transparency about MPs’ outside interests
Now that the Prime Minister has called a General Election for 8 June, all public bodies will enter a period of ‘purdah’ for the campaign period. Our consultation will remain open until 28 April, but,...
View ArticleA new Parliament is the right time to reinforce standards
In this intense period following yesterday’s election results, it must be kept in mind that some members of Parliament will take up this role for the very first time. Many will have received induction...
View ArticleSetting the standard – CSPL looks ahead
On Monday, the Committee is holding a horizon-scanning event with central and local government, regulators, academics and others. It's a chance for us to take a step back and make sure that our...
View ArticleIntimidation of Parliamentary candidates
The intimidation of public office holders, particularly on social media, has been a regular feature of Committee discussion in recent years. Indeed, the impact of social media and the need to recognise...
View ArticleMetro Mayors - high standards will help them deliver
With so much political news over the last few months, the election of six new Metro Mayors in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Liverpool, Tees Valley, West of England and the West...
View ArticleA new era for public standards regulation?
The question of how best to promote integrity in British public life is one which continues to challenge our democracy. How do we identify, promulgate and enforce high standards across the public...
View ArticleStriking the balance – how did regulators respond?
Last year, the Committee completed its report ‘Striking the Balance: Upholding the Seven Principles of Public Life in Regulation’. Some 80 regulatory bodies occupy a unique role in public life covering...
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What is intimidation? An important line to draw
When does legitimate scrutiny or robust debate cross the line into intimidation? This has been a central question for the Committee as part of our current review into the intimidation of Parliamentary...
View ArticleBuilding a better culture in Parliament
It has been another bad few weeks for Parliament and trust in public life. Reports of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behaviour across the political spectrum over many years are worrying on a...
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