@peterr48.bsky.social
📤 4
đź“Ą 2
đź“ť 2
reposted by
UCL Constitution Unit
25 days ago
The New Year Honours List 2026 has been published! How does the system work behind the scenes? Could it be improved? We hosted Sue Owen,
@peterr48.bsky.social
and Dominic Grieve to discuss just this. Listen to a recording 👉
the-constitution-unit.simplecast.com/episodes/dem...
. Or watch 👇
loading . . .
Demystifying the UK honours system
The UK awards hundreds of honours each year to mark notable achievements and contributions to society. These awards – such as knighthoods, damehoods, and OBEs – can be a source of pride and a cause…
https://the-constitution-unit.simplecast.com/episodes/demystifying-the-uk-honours-system
1
1
2
reposted by
UCL Constitution Unit
about 2 months ago
How are people chosen for honours? How does the system work behind the scenes? Could it be improved? Next Tuesday, join Sue Owen, Peter Riddell and Dominic Grieve to discuss just this at our free, online event. Sign up 👉
www.ucl.ac.uk/social-histo...
.
2
3
3
reposted by
UCL Constitution Unit
3 months ago
NEW BLOG: The Ethics and Integrity Commission: a good start, but more is needed Peter Riddell and Robert Hazell welcome the creation of the new body, but say that it will need stronger membership, more staff and resources, and a statutory foundation.
loading . . .
The Ethics and Integrity Commission: a good start, but more is needed
On 13 October the government launched the new Ethics and Integrity Commission, which supersedes the Committee on Standards in Public Life (CSPL). Peter Riddell and Robert Hazell welcome the creation of the new body, but say that it will need stronger membership, more staff and resources, and a statutory foundation.
https://constitution-unit.com/2025/10/23/the-ethics-and-integrity-commission-a-good-start-but-more-is-needed/
1
6
5
reposted by
UCL Constitution Unit
6 months ago
NEW BLOG: The government's proposed standards reforms are a promising start, but there should be more to come Former Commissioner for Public Appointments Peter Riddell welcomes the reforms, but argues legislation would enhance enforcement & further action should be taken during this parliament
loading . . .
The government's proposed standards reforms are a promising start, but there should be more to come
Peter Riddell welcomes the reforms, but argues that legislation would enhance further action should be taken before the end of the current parliament.
https://constitution-unit.com/2025/07/25/the-governments-proposed-standards-reforms-are-a-promising-start-but-there-should-be-more-to-come/
1
6
3
reposted by
UCL Constitution Unit
7 months ago
ON THE BLOG: Labour and the constitution: (almost) one year on Ahead of our annual conference, which starts next week and features a keynote speech by Cabinet Office Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds,
@lisajames.bsky.social
‬ analyses government progress so far against the commitments in its manifesto
loading . . .
Labour and the constitution: (almost) one year on
Ahead of our annual conference, which starts next week and features a keynote speech by Cabinet Office Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds, @lisajames.bsky.social‬ analyses government progress so far against the commitments in its manifesto
https://constitution-unit.com/2025/06/13/labour-and-the-constitution-almost-one-year-on/
0
6
1
reposted by
David Anderson
8 months ago
Spot on - this government has a largely disappointing record so far on measures to improve standards in public life
add a skeleton here at some point
0
8
3
reposted by
Tim Durrant
8 months ago
Great
@conunitucl.bsky.social
piece from Peter Riddell on the government's progress - or lack of - on reforming the ethical standards system in the UK:
constitution-unit.com/2025/05/30/t...
Join us to discuss in more detail in a couple of weeks!
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/nolan-...
loading . . .
The Nolan Principles at 30: What does the future hold for standards in public life? | Institute for Government
Join us to hear Sir John Major and Doug Chalmers discuss how ethical standards can be upheld in the future.
https://www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/nolan-principles-30-future-standards-public-life
0
8
10
reposted by
UCL Constitution Unit
8 months ago
NEW BLOG: The government’s neglect of standards in public life has a cost Peter Riddell argues public perception matters as much as adherence to formal codes of conduct. If ministers do not act on this soon, they risk adding to the impression that this is a government with no clear strategy
loading . . .
The government’s neglect of standards in public life has a cost
Peter Riddell argues public perception matters as much as adherence to formal codes of conduct. If ministers do not act on this soon, they risk adding to the impression that this is a government with no clear strategy
https://constitution-unit.com/2025/05/30/the-governments-neglect-of-standards-in-public-life-has-a-cost/
0
6
3
reposted by
UCL Constitution Unit
8 months ago
ON OUR BLOG: The government’s neglect of standards in public life has a cost Peter Riddell argues public perception matters as much as adherence to formal codes of conduct. If ministers do not act on this soon, they risk adding to the impression that this is a government with no clear strategy
loading . . .
The government’s neglect of standards in public life has a cost
Peter Riddell argues public perception matters as much as adherence to formal codes of conduct. If ministers do not act on this soon, they risk adding to the impression that this is a government with no clear strategy
https://constitution-unit.com/2025/05/30/the-governments-neglect-of-standards-in-public-life-has-a-cost/
0
8
4
you reached the end!!
feeds!
log in
