Standards Commission for Scotland

We have produced Advice Notes for councillors and members of public bodies on Bullying and Harassment to increase awareness of, and compliance with, their Codes of Conduct. These can be found at: https://www.standardscommissionscotland.org.uk/education-and-resources/professional-briefings

Do you know that councillors and members of public bodies have to adhere to Codes of Conduct? If you think a councillor or member may have breached the Code go to our website to find out how to make a complaint: https://www.standardscommissionscotland.org.uk/codes-of-conduct/routemap-for-complaining

Decisions in respect of all cases reported to us can be found on our website: https://www.standardscommissionscotland.org.uk/cases

Watch our British Sign Language video outlining and explaining the main provisions in the Councillors’ Code of Conduct. The video can be viewed here: https://www.standardscommissionscotland.org.uk/codes-of-conduct/councillors-code-of-conduct

A key principle of the ethical standards framework is integrity. Those in public life must not place themselves under any financial or other obligation to any individual or organisation that might reasonably be thought to influence them in the performance of their duties.

A key principle of the ethical standards framework is honesty. Those in public life have a duty to act honestly. They must declare any private interests relating to their public duties and take steps to resolve any conflicts arising in a way that protects the public interest.

Read our Guest Blog by Dr. Hannah Phillips of The Jo Cox Foundation: Addressing abuse and promoting respect in politics and communities -

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Did you know the Councillors’ Code of Conduct makes it clear that the rules of good conduct must be observed in all situations where a councillor is acting as a councillor? This includes representing the Council on official business AND when using social media. If you have any concerns a councillor may have breached the Councillors’ Code of Conduct, find out how to make a complaint here: https://www.standardscommissionscotland.org.uk/codes-of-conduct/routemap-for-complaining

Do you know that councillors and members of public bodies have to adhere to Codes of Conduct? The key principles that underpin the Codes of Conduct are outlined below: