Written question asked by Lord Lucas (Conservative) on Thursday, 17 July 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 31 July 2025. It was answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour) on Wednesday, 13 August 2025 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.
Civil Servants: Political Impartiality
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government whether, in view of the judgment in Lindsey Smith, R (on the application of) v The Chief Constable of Northumbria Police, they intend to review the rules that allow civil servants to display political symbols.
- Answer
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The Government notes the judgment in Lindsey Smith, R (on the application of) v The Chief Constable of Northumbria Police, and is considering any wider implications for the Civil Service.
Civil servants are expected to carry out their roles serving the government of the day in accordance with the core values of integrity, honesty, objectivity and impartiality and the standards of behaviour set out in the Civil Service Code.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL9611
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Civil servants Political impartiality
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- 2025-09-06 00:12:44 +0100
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