Resources

Resources

Codes of ethics

Code of ethics for members of Parliament
As derived from the Standards in Public Life Act
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Code of ethics for ministers and parliamentary secretaries
As derived from the Standards in Public Life Act
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Code of ethics for persons of trust 
As derived from the Public Administration Act
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Documents issued by the Commissioner

Case reports

Annual reports

Other documents, including:

  • Guidance note on persons of trust
  • Guidelines on government advertising and promotional material
  • Landscape review of campaign spending by general election candidates

Legislation

Standards in Public Life Act
Chapter 570 of the laws of Malta
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Public Administration Act
Chapter 595 of the laws of Malta
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Documents issued by other institutions

OECD report on public integrity in Malta 
This report proposes measures to strengthen public integrity in Malta. These include revising the codes of ethics for ministers and members of Parliament, and enacting a law to regulate lobbying.

EU handbook on good practices in the fight against corruption 
This handbook presents initiatives taken by EU member states to curb corruption and improve ethical standards. In the case of Malta the handbook covers the role of the Commissioner for Standards.

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Case reports by the Standards Commissioner