A very British sleazebuster

Article Abstract:

The Committee on Standards in Public Life, chaired by Lord Neill, is tackling corruption in the United Kingdom. Neill argues that the problem has not worsened, though the public believes it has, and the focus on sleaze by the Labor Party prior to its election has meant that Labor politicians are under scrutiny. Neill sees a need for rules due to the temptations which people in public life are subject to. He is likely to clash with prime minister, Tony Blair, since Neill is likely to see a need for the power of the executive to be subject to control.

Standards, Public officers, Government officials

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Under the carpet

Article Abstract:

Public Service Minister David Hunt's Committee on Standards in Public Life has failed to investigate or prevent patronage abuses in quangos. An independent appointments commission should be created to prevent future abuses in the letting of quangos contracts and the oversee key leadership appointments.

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support, Municipal Administration & Finance, Local finance, Municipal franchises

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Power tends to corrupt

Article Abstract:

The misstep of former prime minister Michael Mates points up flaws in the patronage system. Political patronage can become corrupt. Politicians at the national level are under scrutiny by constituents and the press. But accountability on all levels is getting more difficult to monitor.

Misconduct in office

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