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The Standards Commission’s vision is to achieve the highest possible ethical standards in public life so that the public in Scotland has confidence in those elected to local councils and those appointed to the board of devolved public bodies.

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.

19/08/2026

Registration and declaration of interests isn’t simply a tick box exercise – it’s an integral part of the ethical standards framework. It gives the public the opportunity to consider whether an individual's interests could influence their discussion and decision-making. Read more in our Advice Notes: https://www.standardscommissionscotland.org.uk/education-and-resources/professional-briefings

11/08/2026

Under the Councillors' Code of Conduct, elected members are expected to treat everyone they come into contact with in the course of their work with courtesy and respect. This includes their fellow councillors, employees and the public. For info on the Code, go to: https://www.standardscommissionscotland.org.uk/codes-of-conduct/councillors-code-of-conduct

06/08/2026

The requirement for councillors to register and declare relevant interests isn't a paper exercise, it's an integral part of ethical standards framework. It provides transparency and enables the public to identify whether decision-makers have any potential conflicts.

29/07/2026

Before you post on social media... why not have a look at the Standards Commission's advice card? It contains useful pointers on what councillors should remember and what they should ask themselves before posting. Find it here:https://www.standardscommissionscotland.org.uk/uploads/files/1670858047221212CouncillorsSocialMediaCard.pdf

21/07/2026

The Standards Commission has produced a helpful card for councillors to help them understand what they can and cannot do in attending Community Council meetings. Download it here:https://www.standardscommissionscotland.org.uk/uploads/files/1670858107221212CouncillorsAttendingCommunityCouncilsCard.pdf

16/07/2026

When deciding whether or not an interest may prevent them from taking part in a discussion or decision-making, councillors must comply with the “objective test”. Further information on declaring interests can be found here: https://www.standardscommissionscotland.org.uk/education-and-resources/professional-briefings

08/07/2026

Did you know that the rules of good conduct for councillors and members of public bodies may apply when they are using social media? We've published guidance and advice on the topic to help them comply with the Codes of Conduct, which is at: https://www.standardscommissionscotland.org.uk/education-and-resources/professional-briefings

30/06/2026

Our latest Standards Update is now online and can be found here:https://www.standardscommissionscotland.org.uk/uploads/files/1782825233260630JuneStandardsUpdate.pdf

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The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+441313486666

Website

http://www.standardscommissionscotland.org.uk/

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