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Public Sector: Accountability

Lords · Question HL3130 · Tabled 7 Sep 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record

Answered 18 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Lord Alton of Liverpool

To ask His Majesty's Government what arrangements they propose to prevent duplication between public authorities, professional regulators, ombudsmen, inspectorates, and law-enforcement bodies in investigating and enforcing substantially the same ethical d

Answer

Answered by Lord Lemos, 18 Sep 2026

The Government recognises the importance of ensuring that Codes of Ethical Conduct operate effectively alongside existing ethical codes made and published by regulators, ombudsmen, inspectorates and law-enforcement bodies. Statutory guidance will be publi...