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Written question asked by Bridget Phillipson (Labour) on Thursday, 26 September 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 1 October 2019 (named day). It was answered by Kevin Foster (Conservative) on Tuesday, 1 October 2019 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Civil Servants: Disciplinary Proceedings

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what sanctions apply to civil servants on the offence of misconduct in public office.

Answer

Misconduct in public office is an indictable offence under common law, and anyone considered to be a public officer (including civil servants) accused of such an offence could be tried before a jury in a Crown Court.
Any sanction imposed by the courts would be determined by the nature and severity of the case and subject to any minimum or maximum penalty thresholds relating to the specific offence being tried.

All civil servants are also subject to departmental conduct policies and the Civil Service Code which requires them to act with integrity, impartiality, honesty and objectivity. Breaches of the Civil Service Code will be the subject of internal disciplinary action.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
291397
Session
2017-19
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Disciplinary proceedings Civil servants Misconduct
Link
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