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Cornerstone on Councillors' Conduct and Standards in Public Life

Barristers, Cornerstone Lewin, Matt
Heftet / 2024 / Engelsk

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781526525116
Publisert
2024-02-22
Utgave
2. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Bloomsbury Professional
Vekt
600 gr
Høyde
248 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
312

Forfatter
Barristers, Cornerstone
Lewin, Matt

Biographical note

Cornerstone Barristers is a leading public law barristers’ chambers. It has over 60 members, who provide specialist legal advice and representation nationwide, in practice areas including administrative and public law, local government, planning, property, housing, licensing, health and social care, data protection, commercial and regulatory law. Cornerstone’s members act for clients across the spectrum, including central government departments and local authorities, developers and housebuilders, NGOs and charities, private companies and individuals. Matt Lewin is a member of Cornerstone Barristers and a top ranked public law barrister. Recognised as a ‘rising star’, his clients range from government departments to parish councils, NGOs and corporations. He is a particular specialist in the area of standards in public life and is regularly called on to act as an external investigator into allegations of misconduct by holders of public office.

Cornerstone on Councillors' Conduct and Standards in Public Life

Barristers, Cornerstone Lewin, Matt
Heftet / 2024 / Engelsk
Barristers, Cornerstone Lewin, Matt
Heftet / 2024 / Engelsk
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Cornerstone on Councillors’ Conduct and Standards in Public Life is a practical guide for anyone involved in the field of standards in public life in the United Kingdom, from Parliament to parish councils. This completely revised Second Edition explains the law and practice regulating holders of public office in the UK: - Section 1 provides a comprehensive review of local government standards in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland - Section 2 addresses standards regimes including the Ministerial Code, the House of Commons and the House of Lords, Police and Crime Commissioners, members of Combined Authorities and ‘Metro Mayors’ and the Senedd Cymru, Scottish Parliament and Northern Ireland Assembly - Section 3 contains a detailed discussion of standards issues than tend to arise in practice, such as official capacity, freedom of speech and bias and predetermination This book – the only text dealing specifically with the subject of councillors’ conduct and standards in public life – will be essential reading for holders of public office and anyone with responsibility for regulating their conduct. Written by a team from Cornerstone Barristers led by Matt Lewin. This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Local Government Law online service. Please note, the Committee on Standards in Public Life, the independent public body, was not involved in producing, or consulted on, the contents of this publication.
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Preface Foreword to First Edition Preface to First Edition Table of Statutes Table of Statutory Instruments Table of Cases PART 1: COUNCILLORS’ CONDUCT A. Overview of Local Government Standards in England (James Findlay KC) B. Codes of Conduct (Including the Local Government Association Model Code) (Matt Lewin) C. Registration and Disclosure of Interests (Robin Green and Matt Lewin) D. Principal Councils (Andrew Lane and Matt Lewin) E. Parish Councils (Andrew Lane and Matt Lewin) F. Independent Persons (Matt Lewin) G. Complaints, Investigations, Decisions and Sanctions (Matt Lewin) H. Offences and Disqualification (Robin Green) I. Local Government Standards in Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland (James Findlay KC, Clare Parry and Matt Lewin) PART 2: STANDARDS IN PUBLIC LIFE A. The Ministerial Code (Sam Kharabanda Groom) B. Parliamentary Standards (Verity Bell and Matt Lewin) C. Other Elected and Public Offices: Directly Elected Mayors, ‘Metro Mayors’ and Combined Authorities, Police and Crime Commissioners etc (Jack Barber) D. Outside Appointments (Jack Barber) E. Civil Servants and Local Authority Officers (Alexander Campbell) F. Standards in the Senedd Cymru, Scottish Parliament and Northern Ireland Assembly (James Findlay KC, Clare Parry and Matt Lewin) PART 3: CONDUCT ISSUES A. Official Capacity (Matt Lewin) B. Bias and Predetermination (Matt Lewin) C. Freedom of Expression (Matt Lewin) D. Lobbying (Rowan Clapp) E. Behaviour During Meetings (Rowan Clapp) F. Bullying and Respect for Others (Catherine Rowlands) G. Confidential Information (Catherine Rowlands) H. Bringing Office or Authority into Disrepute (Catherine Rowlands) I. Misuse of Resources (Alistair Cantor) J. Dishonesty and Abuse of Position (Alistair Cantor) K. Duties Under the Equality Act 2010 (Sarah Salmon, Alexander Campbell and Matt Lewin) L. Pre-Election Period (Clare Parry) M. Relations with Officials (Alistair Cantor and Matt Lewin) Index
Les mer
This book has been fully updated to include all recent developments in councillors' conduct, alongside other important practical issues, including official capacity, freedom of expression, activity on social media, the role of independent persons, the powers (and limits on those powers) of parish councils.
Les mer
No other book dealing specifically with councillors' conduct or standards in public life
Written by well-known barristers used to giving practical advice, the Cornerstone Series is a set of titles aimed at local authorities and practitioners. Each title is specifically tailored to be a useful and accessible guide to an area of law such as licensing, housing and planning.
Les mer

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Cornerstone on Councillors’ Conduct and Standards in Public Life is a practical guide for anyone involved in the field of standards in public life in the United Kingdom, from Parliament to parish councils. This completely revised Second Edition explains the law and practice regulating holders of public office in the UK: - Section 1 provides a comprehensive review of local government standards in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland - Section 2 addresses standards regimes including the Ministerial Code, the House of Commons and the House of Lords, Police and Crime Commissioners, members of Combined Authorities and ‘Metro Mayors’ and the Senedd Cymru, Scottish Parliament and Northern Ireland Assembly - Section 3 contains a detailed discussion of standards issues than tend to arise in practice, such as official capacity, freedom of speech and bias and predetermination This book – the only text dealing specifically with the subject of councillors’ conduct and standards in public life – will be essential reading for holders of public office and anyone with responsibility for regulating their conduct. Written by a team from Cornerstone Barristers led by Matt Lewin. This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Local Government Law online service. Please note, the Committee on Standards in Public Life, the independent public body, was not involved in producing, or consulted on, the contents of this publication.
Les mer
Preface Foreword to First Edition Preface to First Edition Table of Statutes Table of Statutory Instruments Table of Cases PART 1: COUNCILLORS’ CONDUCT A. Overview of Local Government Standards in England (James Findlay KC) B. Codes of Conduct (Including the Local Government Association Model Code) (Matt Lewin) C. Registration and Disclosure of Interests (Robin Green and Matt Lewin) D. Principal Councils (Andrew Lane and Matt Lewin) E. Parish Councils (Andrew Lane and Matt Lewin) F. Independent Persons (Matt Lewin) G. Complaints, Investigations, Decisions and Sanctions (Matt Lewin) H. Offences and Disqualification (Robin Green) I. Local Government Standards in Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland (James Findlay KC, Clare Parry and Matt Lewin) PART 2: STANDARDS IN PUBLIC LIFE A. The Ministerial Code (Sam Kharabanda Groom) B. Parliamentary Standards (Verity Bell and Matt Lewin) C. Other Elected and Public Offices: Directly Elected Mayors, ‘Metro Mayors’ and Combined Authorities, Police and Crime Commissioners etc (Jack Barber) D. Outside Appointments (Jack Barber) E. Civil Servants and Local Authority Officers (Alexander Campbell) F. Standards in the Senedd Cymru, Scottish Parliament and Northern Ireland Assembly (James Findlay KC, Clare Parry and Matt Lewin) PART 3: CONDUCT ISSUES A. Official Capacity (Matt Lewin) B. Bias and Predetermination (Matt Lewin) C. Freedom of Expression (Matt Lewin) D. Lobbying (Rowan Clapp) E. Behaviour During Meetings (Rowan Clapp) F. Bullying and Respect for Others (Catherine Rowlands) G. Confidential Information (Catherine Rowlands) H. Bringing Office or Authority into Disrepute (Catherine Rowlands) I. Misuse of Resources (Alistair Cantor) J. Dishonesty and Abuse of Position (Alistair Cantor) K. Duties Under the Equality Act 2010 (Sarah Salmon, Alexander Campbell and Matt Lewin) L. Pre-Election Period (Clare Parry) M. Relations with Officials (Alistair Cantor and Matt Lewin) Index
Les mer
This book has been fully updated to include all recent developments in councillors' conduct, alongside other important practical issues, including official capacity, freedom of expression, activity on social media, the role of independent persons, the powers (and limits on those powers) of parish councils.
Les mer
No other book dealing specifically with councillors' conduct or standards in public life
Written by well-known barristers used to giving practical advice, the Cornerstone Series is a set of titles aimed at local authorities and practitioners. Each title is specifically tailored to be a useful and accessible guide to an area of law such as licensing, housing and planning.
Les mer

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781526525116
Publisert
2024-02-22
Utgave
2. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Bloomsbury Professional
Vekt
600 gr
Høyde
248 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
312

Forfatter
Barristers, Cornerstone
Lewin, Matt

Biographical note

Cornerstone Barristers is a leading public law barristers’ chambers. It has over 60 members, who provide specialist legal advice and representation nationwide, in practice areas including administrative and public law, local government, planning, property, housing, licensing, health and social care, data protection, commercial and regulatory law. Cornerstone’s members act for clients across the spectrum, including central government departments and local authorities, developers and housebuilders, NGOs and charities, private companies and individuals. Matt Lewin is a member of Cornerstone Barristers and a top ranked public law barrister. Recognised as a ‘rising star’, his clients range from government departments to parish councils, NGOs and corporations. He is a particular specialist in the area of standards in public life and is regularly called on to act as an external investigator into allegations of misconduct by holders of public office.

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