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The Seven Principles of Public Life from the Second Report
of the Committee on Standards in Public Life (The Nolan
Committee) [CM3270 1 May 1996]. |
| Selflessness |
Holders of public office should take decisions
solely in terms of the public interest. They should not do
so in order to gain financial or other material benefits for
themselves, their family or their friends. |
| Integrity |
Holders of public office should not place
themselves under any financial obligation to outside individuals
or organisations that might influence them in the performance of
their official duties. |
| Objectivity |
In carrying out public business, including
making public appointments, awarding contracts, or recommending
individuals for rewards and benefits, holders of public office
should make choices on merit. |
| Accountability |
Holders of public office should be as open as
possible about all the decisions and actions they take.
They should give reasons for their decisions and restrict
information only then the wider public interest clearly demands
this. |
| Openness |
Holders of public office should be as open as
possible about all the decisions and actions that they take.
They should give reasons for their decisions and restrict
information only when the wider public interest clearly demands
this. |
| Honesty |
Holders of public office have a duty to declare
any private interests relating to their public duties and to
take steps to resolve any conflicts arising in a way that
protects the public interest. |
| Leadership |
Holders of public office should promote and
support these principals by leadership and example. |
