It is not technically sub-judice, if i understand correctly, as nobody has been accused of a crime. This is a matter of great public interest though as party supporter on all sides would like to know that their political parties are run ethically and that they try to adhere to the high standards of behaviour that are enshrined in employment law here and across the EU. The way they deal with people needs to be enshrined in guidelines that are no less clear and helpful.
When i was a chair of governors in a secondary school I used to remind the head that the policies and procedures were there to protect the staff and cover his backside.
Mine too - if anyone had ever accused him of something bad, there was a clear policy that said that I would have to suspend him on full pay. (a scary thought for a volunteer...)
But it is a good example because governors and school leaders have to work together within these guidelines.
There is a more difficult grey area in politics because the protagonists are volunteers of many kinds - party workers, unpaid interns and senior officials who are not paid.
All the more reason why they should have such structures.
I am pleased to hear that the Tories have at least done something sensible and handed over their internal enquiry to a law firm.
When a political leader lies on their CV - can you trust them?
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