Make the Ministerial code legally binding to ensure accountability and ethics.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

By making the Ministerial code and seven principles of public life legally binding will ensure sound professional conduct confidence in our leaders.

In light of the recent media reported breaches of the Ministerial code and seven principles of public life the British public are seeing repeated unethical and unprofessional behaviour. Accountability must be underpinned by the law as it is in other professions.
It is not fair to have code of conduct laws for other professions. This disparity is eroding trust and respect.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action:

'Make the Ministerial Code and Nolan Principles legally enforceable for MPs': Make the Ministerial Code and Nolan Principles legally enforceable for MPs

Timeline

13 Jan 2022	Petition opened for signatures
17 Jan 2022	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 17 Jan 2022

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