The UK government is overhauling its standards regime by establishing a new independent Ethics and Integrity Commission, replacing the much-criticized Acoba watchdog.
Ministers who breach conduct rules or serve less than six months will lose their severance pay, and financial penalties will be introduced for those who break post-ministerial lobbying rules. The reforms aim to restore public trust and accountability in government following scandals over 'golden goodbyes' and the 'revolving door' between public office and private sector jobs. The new commission will have stronger enforcement powers and is part of a broader effort to clean up standards in public life.
Critics welcome the changes but call for even tougher, legally binding rules.
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