Appeals under the Civil Service Code
The Commissioners have an important role in supporting the core values of the Civil Service. We hear appeals from civil servants under the Civil Service Code and the Diplomatic Service Code of Ethics.
If a civil servant believes that they are being required to act in a way which conflicts with the Civil Service Code, their department or agency must consider their concern. The department must also make sure that they are not penalised for raising it. A civil servant will usually raise a concern by talking to their line manager or someone else in the line management chain. If for any reason this would be difficult, they can raise the matter with their department’s Nominated Officer. Nominated Officers are appointed to advise staff on the Code. If a civil servant becomes aware of actions by another civil servant which they believe conflicts with the Code they can take the same routes.