![]() ![]() Possible options for sanctions may include seeking an injunction prohibiting the uptake of a certain business appointment, or the recouping of a proportion of an office holder’s pension or severance payment. The report said the government should also set out what the consequences for any breach of contract will be, adding: The reforms would also see the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments (ACOBA) and government departments being able to issue a lobbying ban of up to five years in cases where an official had a particularly senior role, or where contacts made or privileged information received will remain relevant after two years (the current maximum ban). ![]() ![]() Some of the sanctions the prime minister may issue include apologies, fines, and asking for a minister’s resignation. Under Evans’ plans, the adviser would be able to initiate investigations and have the authority to “determine” breaches of the code. Last year, Alex Allan resigned as Boris Johnson’s ethics adviser after the prime minister refused to sack home secretary Priti Patel, despite a formal investigation finding evidence she had bullied civil servants and breached the ministerial code. We believe our recommendations point to a necessary programme of reform to restore public confidence in the regulation of ethical standards in government. Maintaining high standards requires vigilance and leadership. The arrangements to uphold ethical standards in government have come under close scrutiny and significant criticism in recent months. ![]()
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