Tag: Elizabeth David-Barrett

Parliamentary codes of conduct do not end political corruption, but they can help build a democratic political culture

Since Lord Nolan drafted his principles of public life, codes of conduct have become a key tool for parliaments around Europe seeking to build or repair their reputations.  New research by Elizabeth Dávid-Barrett suggests that, although codes do not necessarily prevent corruption, the process of writing them helps to build a democratic culture and attract high-calibre […]