Written question asked by David Simmonds (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 January 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 January 2025. It was answered by Jim McMahon (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 January 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Councillors: Conduct
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make it her policy to amend the guidance entitled Illustrative text for local code of conduct, last updated on 20 September 2013, to include a free speech protection clause.
- Answer
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I refer the hon Member to the answer given to Question UIN 20985 on 9 January 2025, which states that government has launched a consultation on a range of proposals to strengthen the local government standards regime. This includes proposals for the possible introduction of a mandatory minimum code of conduct for local authorities in England.
The results of this consultation will help to inform any policy or legislative change with respect to local government codes of conduct.
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- 22386
- Session
- 2024-26
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- Subjects
- Codes of practice Councillors Conduct Freedom of expression
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