When the Standards Commission conducts an investigation under the Ethics Acts, we give the relevant parties and others specified in the legislation a report on the outcome.
Investigations under section 23 of the Ethicsin Pubic Office Act 1998 (the 1995 Act) relate to possible non-compliance with the Ethics Acts.
Investigations under sections 21 and 23 of the Standards in Public Office Act 2001 9the 2001 Act) relate to possible non-compliance with the more technical aspects of tax compliance.
The Commission cannot publish investigation or inquiry reports under the other legislation it oversees.
Section 23 reports under the 1995 Act
Section 21 and 23 reports under the 2001 Act (tax compliance)