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Standards sub-committee raps council leader over failure to comply with sanction
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Standards watchdog acknowledges “potentially huge benefits” of AI to public sector, but calls for “clear standards and greater transparency”
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Standards watchdog calls for guidance on governance and coherent regulatory framework for those in public sector using AI
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Standards watchdog calls for stronger ethical rules, greater regulator independence in central government
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Standards watchdog calls on Government to respond to recommendations in 2019 local government ethical standards report “as a matter of urgency”
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Standards watchdog calls on public sector organisations to foster culture of openness in bid to address early warning signs of emerging problems
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Standards watchdog criticises plans to give Government power to set strategic direction of Electoral Commission
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Standards watchdog expresses concern at failure of Prime Minister to implement full package of recommended reforms for Ministerial Code
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Standards watchdog identifies four areas of regulation needing reform in interim report
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Standards watchdog issues report on how public sector leaders can maintain ethical organisational practices
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Standards watchdog marks 30th anniversary of Nolan Committee with report urging continued articulation of value of Seven Principles of Public Life
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Standards watchdog to hold inquiry on AI and standards in public sector
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Standards watchdog to undertake review of role of leadership in embedding Nolan Principles
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Standards watchdog urges Conservative leadership candidates to commit to implementing recommendations of 2021 Upholding Standards in Public Life report
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Standards watchdog urges party leaders to foster civil debate during election
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Standards watchdog writes to minister amid concern over lack of diversity in its membership
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Standing to appeal
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Standing to bring a procurement challenge
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Start date unveiled for extended court hours pilots in Manchester and Brentford
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