Section 9 Conduct that conflicts with a code of conduct: complaints by civil servantsI1

(1)

This section applies in relation to any civil service code and the diplomatic service code; and “code” is to be read accordingly.

(2)

Subsection (3) applies if a civil servant (“P”) covered by a code has reason to believe—

(a)

that P is being, or has been, required to act in a way that conflicts with the code, or

(b)

that another civil servant covered by the code is acting, or has acted, in a way that conflicts with the code.

(3)

P may complain to the Commission about the matter.

(4)

A code may include provision about the steps that must be taken by a civil servant before making a complaint (and P must take the steps accordingly).

(5)

The Commission—

(a)

must determine procedures for the making of complaints and for the investigation and consideration of complaints by the Commission;

(b)

after considering a complaint, may make recommendations about how the matter should be resolved.

(6)

For the purposes of the investigation or consideration of a complaint, the following must provide the Commission with any information it reasonably requires—

(a)

civil service management authorities;

(b)

the complainant;

(c)

any civil servant whose conduct is covered by the complaint.

(7)

The revision of a code does not affect the application of this section in relation to anything occurring before the revision.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: S. 9 in force at 11.11.2010 by S.I. 2010/2703, art. 2(a)