14/07/2026
The Nolan Principles, also known as the Seven Principles of Public Life, are a set of ethical standards established in 1995 by Lord Nolan's Committee on Standards in Public Life. They dictate the behavior expected of anyone working in the UK public sector, including politicians, civil servants, and local government.The seven principles for public service are defined as follows:Selflessness: Acting solely in the public interest.Integrity: Avoiding inappropriate obligations to outside individuals or organizations.Objectivity: Making decisions impartially, fairly, and on merit, using evidence and without bias.Accountability: Being accountable to the public and submitting to necessary scrutiny.Openness: Acting transparently, only withholding information for clear and lawful reasons.Honesty: Being truthful.Leadership: Modeling these principles and treating others with respect.Further details on the application of these standards are available on the GOV.UK Committee on Standards in Public Life page.
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