Articles tagged with: Independent adviser on ministers' interests
PM’s standards adviser pushes for ‘considerably greater authority’ after flat refurb row
12 Jan 2022 Civil Service Reform
PM’s standards adviser pushes for ‘considerably greater authority’ after flat refurb row
Lord Geidt also says Cabinet Office’s approach to his investigation “shook his confidence” in the system
'Jury out’ on whether Geidt should have quit over PM's flat refurb probe, says union chief
07 Jan 2022 HR
'Jury out’ on whether Geidt should have quit over PM's flat refurb probe, says union chief
Latest Downing Street flat refurb revelations prompt renewed calls for ethics adviser to have freedom to launch investigations without PM’s go-ahead
PM’s standards adviser ‘could quit’ after being ‘misled’ about Downing Street flat refurb
10 Dec 2021 HR
PM’s standards adviser ‘could quit’ after being ‘misled’ about Downing Street flat refurb
The Electoral Commission uncovered WhatsApp messages which Boris Johnson failed to hand over to Lord Geidt
High Court backs PM’s decision on Patel bullying report
06 Dec 2021 HR
High Court backs PM’s decision on Patel bullying report
But union says ruling on handling of home secretary’s conduct still boosts civil servants’ workplace rights
Ministerial code ‘not about protecting civil servants’ rights’, PM’s lawyer says
18 Nov 2021 HR
Ministerial code ‘not about protecting civil servants’ rights’, PM’s lawyer says
High Court is told Boris Johnson’s decision on Priti Patel bullying probe was a “matter of judgment for him”
High Court poised to probe PM’s decision on Patel bullying
12 Nov 2021 HR
High Court poised to probe PM’s decision on Patel bullying
Next week’s hearings will add to pressure over Johnson’s approach to standards and support for civil servants
PM’s new standards adviser ‘blocked’ from answering questions
28 May 2021 HR
PM’s new standards adviser ‘blocked’ from answering questions
Cabinet secretary asked why department intervened to stop Lord Geidt from responding to MPs’ questionnaire
PM's standards adviser to publish Downing Street refurb probe this month
13 May 2021 HR
PM's standards adviser to publish Downing Street refurb probe this month
Lord Geidt says he is confident his role will be robust despite being unable to trigger investigations himself
PM blocks new standards adviser from launching own investigations
29 Apr 2021 HR
PM blocks new standards adviser from launching own investigations
Johnson says giving Queen's former aide Lord Christopher Geidt such powers would invite “vexatious complaints”
High Court agrees to hear Patel bullying challenge
27 Apr 2021 HR
High Court agrees to hear Patel bullying challenge
Judicial review will rule on whether prime minister was wrong to decide home secretary did not break ministerial code
Ministerial conduct probes shouldn’t need PM's go-ahead, Patel report author says
11 Mar 2021 HR
Ministerial conduct probes shouldn’t need PM's go-ahead, Patel report author says
Independent adviser who quit after finding home secretary bullied staff says new freedoms would help PM and cabinet secretary
Union launches judicial review of PM's support for Priti Patel after bullying probe
22 Feb 2021 HR
Union launches judicial review of PM's support for Priti Patel after bullying probe
FDA's legal action will seek to overturn Boris Johnson's staff that Patel did not break the ministerial code
Priti Patel dubs shouting and swearing allegations ‘not accurate’
17 Dec 2020 HR
Priti Patel dubs shouting and swearing allegations ‘not accurate’
Home secretary says she has not seen full version of Alex Allan’s investigation into her treatment of civil servants
PM threatened with legal challenge to Priti Patel bullying decision
10 Dec 2020 HR
PM threatened with legal challenge to Priti Patel bullying decision
Union wants judges to review rejection of independent advice that home secretary broke ministerial code
‘We have a moral vacuum at the heart of government’: Dave Penman on the PM’s Patel decision
23 Nov 2020 HR
‘We have a moral vacuum at the heart of government’: Dave Penman on the PM’s Patel decision
Pledges by Boris Johnson about tackling bullying in the future are not only hollow but insulting following last week’s events, says the FDA general secretary
PM's backing of Patel over bullying report 'unacceptable'
23 Nov 2020 HR
PM's backing of Patel over bullying report 'unacceptable'
Former officials say Johnson's decision to overrule a report that found Patel broke the ministerial code sends a "worrying message"
PM backs Patel as bullying probe finds she broke ministerial code
20 Nov 2020 HR
PM backs Patel as bullying probe finds she broke ministerial code
High drama as Johnson’s independent adviser on standards quits over handling of allegations against home secretary
Repair damage to civil servants' trust by concluding Patel bullying probe, PM urged
07 Oct 2020 HR
Repair damage to civil servants' trust by concluding Patel bullying probe, PM urged
Union chief urges Boris Johnson to "consider your obligations" to civil servants, months after investigation launched
Rutnam launches review of civil service advice to former home sec Rudd but MPs slam ‘slippery’ evidence
09 May 2018 HR
Rutnam launches review of civil service advice to former home sec Rudd but MPs slam ‘slippery’ evidence

Home Affairs Select Committee told 8,000 cases are being reviewed to see if there have been ‘incorrect removals or detention’
28 Mar 2012 HR
PASC: ‘Ministers’ adviser lacks teeth’

A Public Administration Select Committee report into the role of the independent adviser on ministers’ interests has concluded that the role is not “independent in any meaningful sense”.