Standards Commission for Scotland

21/10/2026

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

13/10/2026

08/10/2026

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

30/09/2026

Our latest Standards Update is now online and can be found here:https://www.standardscommissionscotland.org.uk/uploads/files/1790762919260930SeptemberStandardsUpdate.pdf

30/09/2026

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.

22/09/2026

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.

17/09/2026

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

09/09/2026

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:

01/09/2026

A reminder the Standards Commission does not investigate complaints. We can only get involved when the Ethical Standards Commissioner refers a case to us. Find out how to make a complaint here: https://www.standardscommissionscotland.org.uk/codes-of-conduct/routemap-for-complaining

27/08/2026

There’s never a bad time to remind everyone that one of the key principles of public life (the Nolan principles) is honesty. The public has a right to expect that holders of public office, including politicians, will be honest and truthful.