The UK government is overhauling its standards regime by creating a new independent Ethics and Integrity Commission to enforce stricter rules on ministers' conduct.
Ministers who breach conduct rules or serve less than six months will lose their severance pay, ending the so-called 'golden goodbyes' that have cost taxpayers millions. The existing post-ministerial jobs watchdog, Acoba, will be abolished and replaced with a tougher system that includes financial penalties for those who break lobbying and post-office employment rules. The reforms aim to restore public trust and accountability in government following years of criticism over lax enforcement and political scandals.
While the changes have been welcomed by transparency advocates, some argue that even stronger, legally backed rules are still needed.
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