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The Scottish Ministerial Code applies to members of the Scottish Government (the First Minister, Cabinet Secretaries, Law Officers and junior Scottish Ministers)
Scottish_Ministerial_Code
Rules for UK government ministers
The Ministerial Code is a document setting out "rules" and standards for government ministers of the United Kingdom. Separate codes exist for ministers
Ministerial_Code
Illicit act by a government minister in the Westminster system
generally lose their ministerial portfolio. For example, the Scottish Ministerial Code requires ministers to resign if they mislead the Scottish Parliament. For
Misleading_of_parliament
appointed as an independent advisor to the Scottish Government on the ministerial code in 2013 by former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond and was reappointed
James_Hamilton_(barrister)
Devolved government of Scotland
The Scottish Government (Scottish Gaelic: Riaghaltas na h-Alba, pronounced [ˈrˠiə.əl̪ˠt̪əs nə ˈhal̪ˠapə]) is the devolved government of Scotland. It was
Scottish_Government
Scottish politician (born 1970)
the ministerial code and did not warrant an investigation. On 23 December 2025, the Scottish Government's independent advisers for the Scottish Ministerial
Angela_Constance
2020-21 inquiry
of the Scottish Government during the judicial review brought by Salmond "Scottish Ministerial Code": on Sturgeon's self-referral under the Code around
Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints
Committee_on_the_Scottish_Government_Handling_of_Harassment_Complaints
Country within the United Kingdom
Scotland (Scots: Scotland; Scottish Gaelic: Alba) is a country that is part of the United Kingdom, consisting of the northern part of the island of Great
Scotland
Scottish politician (1939–2025)
independent adviser on the Scottish Ministerial Code. In September 2009, Reid was appointed by the National Trust for Scotland to lead a wide-ranging internal
George Reid (Scottish politician)
George_Reid_(Scottish_politician)
British politician (born 1993)
28 February 2026, he resigned his ministerial positions, stating that while he had not breached the Ministerial Code, the allegations had become a "distraction"
Josh_Simons
Political scandal in Scotland
self-referral under the Scottish Ministerial Code - gov.scot". www.gov.scot. "What did report that cleared Sturgeon of misleading Scottish parliament say?".
Alex Salmond sexual harassment scandal
Alex_Salmond_sexual_harassment_scandal
Nicola Sturgeon. The scandal created a feud within the Scottish National Party and a ministerial code investigation into Sturgeon conducted by James Hamilton
Timeline of the Alex Salmond scandal
Timeline_of_the_Alex_Salmond_scandal
UK government office
Parliament. They are subject to some restrictions, as outlined in the Ministerial Code of the British government, but are not members of the Government. A
Parliamentary private secretary
Parliamentary_private_secretary
Ministerial department of the UK Government
Forestry Commission (a non-ministerial government department including Forest Enterprise and Forest Research) Groceries Code Adjudicator Joint Nature Conservation
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Department_for_Environment,_Food_and_Rural_Affairs
First cabinet reshuffle undertaken by Keir Starmer
prime minister, Angela Rayner, after she was found to have broken the ministerial code, a full reshuffle of the cabinet was launched. The reshuffle was speculated
2025 British cabinet reshuffle
2025_British_cabinet_reshuffle
October 2006 Northern Ireland political agreement
Durrant, Tim; Pannell, Jack; Hodson, Catherine (2021). "Updating the ministerial code" (PDF). Institute for Government. Archived (PDF) from the original
St_Andrews_Agreement
reporting breaches of the Code of Practice to the Scottish ministers. The commissioner also has the power to direct the Scottish ministers to delay making
Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland
Commissioner_for_Ethical_Standards_in_Public_Life_in_Scotland
Political party in Scotland
the Scottish Parliament and is represented by 32 of the 1,226 local councillors across Scotland. The party held two ministerial posts in the Scottish Government
Scottish_Greens
Ministerial position in the Government of the United Kingdom
Guardian. Retrieved 2 September 2017. Gove, Michael (2 March 2020). "Ministerial Code". Hansard. Retrieved 3 March 2020. As the Minister responsible for
Minister for the Civil Service
Minister_for_the_Civil_Service
Traditional dress of Scotland's highlands and isles
sash, or tonnag. Tartans in Scotland are registered at the Scottish Register of Tartans in Edinburgh, a non-ministerial department and are usually aligned
Highland_dress
Non-ministerial government department of the United Kingdom
Statistics Authority (UKSA, Welsh: Awdurdod Ystadegau'r DU) is a non-ministerial government department of the Government of the United Kingdom responsible
UK_Statistics_Authority
Private Secretary to Queen Elizabeth II (born 1961)
Downing Street. The report concluded that Johnson did not breach the Ministerial Code and that no conflict of interest, or reasonably perceived conflict
Christopher Geidt, Baron Geidt
Christopher_Geidt,_Baron_Geidt
Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
not sit or vote in the House of Commons, was advertised in 2019. The Ministerial Code also states that: Ministers who wish to take maternity leave (of up
Ministerial and other Maternity Allowances Act 2021
Ministerial_and_other_Maternity_Allowances_Act_2021
UK public sector organisation
Government (S.1311). Executive agency Non-ministerial government department Quango Regulatory agency Scottish public bodies Statutory agency Statutory
Non-departmental_public_body
Scottish politician (born 1986)
(born 16 March 1986) is a Scottish politician who has served as Cabinet Secretary for Justice since 2026. A member of the Scottish National Party (SNP), he
Neil_Gray
Politically appointed adviser to a UK government body
appointment, and status in relation to ministers, are set out in the Ministerial Code. There is no legal limit on the number of special advisers, although
Special adviser (United Kingdom)
Special_adviser_(United_Kingdom)
city centre ahead of the Scottish League Cup final between Celtic and Rangers at Hampden Park on 15 December. Traditional Scottish singer Iona Fyfe takes
2025_in_Scotland
In the Scottish Parliament, confidence motions can be lodged against any member of the Scottish Government, or the government as a whole. These motions
Confidence motions in the Scottish Parliament
Confidence_motions_in_the_Scottish_Parliament
bound by parts of the ministerial code, are part of the payroll vote, and can be seen as being on the 'first rung of the ministerial ladder'. They are sometimes
Government of the United Kingdom
Government_of_the_United_Kingdom
Topics referred to by the same term
the city of Jammu's governing body Joint Ministerial Committee, between ministers of the UK Government, Scottish Executive, Welsh Assembly Government and
JMC
Legal system of Scotland
Scots law (Scottish Gaelic: Lagh na h-Alba) is the legal system of Scotland. It is a hybrid or mixed legal system containing civil law and common law elements
Scots_law
2021 British political controversy
leader of the Scottish Conservatives, said that Johnson should resign if the investigations find he has broken the Ministerial Code over the flat renovations
Downing Street refurbishment controversy
Downing_Street_refurbishment_controversy
Joint heads of government of Northern Ireland
Union issues human rights the machinery of government (including the Ministerial Code) public appointments policy standards in public life Two junior ministers
First Minister and Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland
First_Minister_and_Deputy_First_Minister_of_Northern_Ireland
Scottish politician and advocate (1945–2013)
duties, he served as an independent adviser on the Scottish Government's committee on the ministerial code. In May 2003 he was entrusted by the First Minister
Peter Fraser, Baron Fraser of Carmyllie
Peter_Fraser,_Baron_Fraser_of_Carmyllie
Component parts of the UK since 1922
Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, but not in general matters that have been devolved to the Northern Ireland Assembly, Scottish Parliament, and Senedd
Countries of the United Kingdom
Countries_of_the_United_Kingdom
Senior decision-making body of the UK government
always are members of the party with a Commons majority. The UK's Ministerial Code states that the business of the Cabinet (and its committees) is mainly
Cabinet_of_the_United_Kingdom
Type of ban within Catholic canon law
sacramentals. One who is under interdict is also forbidden to take any ministerial part (e.g., as a reader if a layperson or as a deacon or priest if a
Interdict
Public servant in Northern Ireland
Public Appointments for Northern Ireland (31 December 2016). "Code of Practice for Ministerial Public Appointments in Northern Ireland" (PDF). "History of
Commissioner for Public Appointments for Northern Ireland
Commissioner_for_Public_Appointments_for_Northern_Ireland
Proposed constitutional reform of a division of powers
Scotland Act 1998 later that year. The Scottish parliamentary elections were held in 1999 and were followed by the re-establishment of the Scottish parliament
Federalism in the United Kingdom
Federalism_in_the_United_Kingdom
Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2024 to 2025
in September 2025 after a report concluded that she had broken the Ministerial Code by underpaying stamp duty on a property purchase, to which she had
Angela_Rayner
Leader of the Welsh Government
to the ministerial code. Information about the first minister's official travel costs and expenses is published in line with the ministerial code, typically
First_Minister_of_Wales
UK Government department
The Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST) is a ministerial department of the Government of the United Kingdom. It was established
Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
Department_for_Business,_Innovation,_Science_and_Trade
Topics referred to by the same term
a Catholic church Scottish Court Service, now Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service, a non-ministerial department of the Scottish Government Singapore
SCS
First Minister of Scotland from 2007 to 2014
whether Sturgeon breached the ministerial code and concluded that she did not, with the caveat that: "It is for the Scottish parliament to decide whether
Alex_Salmond
British politician (born 1972)
unauthorised meetings with the Government of Israel which breached the Ministerial Code, causing May to request Patel's resignation as International Development
Priti_Patel
identification purposes. The registration identifier is a numeric or alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies the vehicle within the issuing authority's database
European vehicle registration plate
European_vehicle_registration_plate
Topics referred to by the same term
financial regulation Food Standards Scotland, a non-ministerial government department of the government of Scotland Forensic and Scientific Services, an
FSS
snow in north east Scotland. A Parliamentary investigation finds that Justice Secretary Angela Constance broke the ministerial code after making controversial
2026_in_Scotland
Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
Commons. The Scottish Parliament (Disqualification of Members of the House of Commons) Regulations 2025, an implementing instrument for the Scottish Elections
House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975
House_of_Commons_Disqualification_Act_1975
Devolved government of Northern Ireland
fully in the Executive, the North/South Ministerial Council and the British-Irish Council. The Ministerial Code allows any three ministers to request a
Northern_Ireland_Executive
British politician (born 1980)
on 19 October 2022 following public claims that she had broken the Ministerial Code after having sent a Cabinet document using her personal email address
Suella_Braverman
UK non-ministerial government department responsible for forests
The Forestry Commission is a non-ministerial government department responsible for the management of publicly owned forests and the regulation of both
Forestry_Commission
First Minister of Scotland from 2014 to 2023
Sturgeon (born 19 July 1970) is a Scottish politician who was First Minister of Scotland and Leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) from 2014 to
Nicola_Sturgeon
Charity regulator in England and Wales
charities and oversees compliance with charity law. The Commission is a non-ministerial department of His Majesty's Government that regulates registered charities
Charity Commission for England and Wales
Charity_Commission_for_England_and_Wales
Ministerial department of the UK Government
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is a ministerial department of the Government of the United Kingdom. It is responsible
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Ministry_of_Housing,_Communities_and_Local_Government
Period of Scottish governance
breached ministerial code during the Alex Salmond scandal. The vote did not pass and Sturgeon was cleared of breaching the ministerial code by the independent
Premiership of Nicola Sturgeon
Premiership_of_Nicola_Sturgeon
the King, whose primary role is to provide independent assurance that ministerial public appointments across the United Kingdom by HM Government Ministers
Commissioner for Public Appointments
Commissioner_for_Public_Appointments
UK ethical standards advisory body
government-related codes including the Ministerial Code, the Civil Service Code, the Civil Service Management Code, and the House of Lords Code of Conduct. Many
Committee on Standards in Public Life
Committee_on_Standards_in_Public_Life
British politician and diplomat (born 1985)
Falconer was under investigation, in April 2025, for a breach of the Ministerial Code of Conduct for failing to register his share holdings in consultancy
Hamish_Falconer
Scottish politician and journalist (born 1972/73)
Russell Findlay (born 1973) is a Scottish journalist and politician who has served as leader of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party since September
Russell_Findlay
Act of the Scottish Parliament
Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs), ministers and junior ministers of the Scottish Government, special advisers of the Scottish Government and
Lobbying_(Scotland)_Act_2016
Legal authority to use a specific route
language explanation of rights is published by Scottish Natural Heritage: the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. Certain categories of land are excluded from
Right_of_way
UK parliamentary by-election
investigation into journalists' backgrounds. Although cleared of breaching the Ministerial Code, Simons described his continued presence in government as a "distraction"
2026_Makerfield_by-election
Office in Christian churches
standards for a ministerial servant. (1 Tim. 3:8–10, 12) Brothers recommended should clearly be meeting these. Becoming a ministerial servant is no routine
Deacon
Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010". Scottish Government. Retrieved 17 May 2018.[permanent dead link] "Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010"
Timeline of women's legal rights (other than voting)
Timeline_of_women's_legal_rights_(other_than_voting)
British entrepreneur, philanthropist and life peer (born 1963)
that the prime minister is expected to be cleared of breaking the ministerial code with regard to the £58,000 of flat improvement expenses which remained
David Brownlow, Baron Brownlow of Shurlock Row
David_Brownlow,_Baron_Brownlow_of_Shurlock_Row
Scottish politician (born 1960)
is a Scottish politician and lawyer who served as a Deputy Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament from 2021 to 2026. A member of the Scottish National
Annabelle_Ewing
Country in northwestern Europe
February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024. "Northern Ireland Executive: Ministerial Code". 28 September 2015. Archived from the original on 2 February 2024
United_Kingdom
UK parliamentary by-election
health minister until February 2025, when he was dismissed from his ministerial role and suspended from the Labour Party as a result of antisemitic comments
2026 Gorton and Denton by-election
2026_Gorton_and_Denton_by-election
Period of the Government of the United Kingdom from 2024 to 2026
2024). "Louise Haigh 'told to quit by No 10 over possible breach of ministerial code'". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 1 December 2024. "Transport
Premiership_of_Keir_Starmer
Informal generally accepted code
professional or personal level. Written conventions can be found in the Ministerial Code, Cabinet Manual, Guide to Judicial Conduct, Erskine May and even legislation
Constitutional conventions of the United Kingdom
Constitutional_conventions_of_the_United_Kingdom
Royal prerogative of the monarch to grant pardons
Lieutenant governor of the Isle of Man within the Isle of Man Scottish Ministers within Scotland the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland within Northern
Royal_prerogative_of_mercy
Cornish Goidelic languages Irish Ulster Irish Scottish Gaelic Beurla Reagaird Manx Angloromani Scottish Cant Shelta BANZSL British Sign Language Northern
Languages of the United Kingdom
Languages_of_the_United_Kingdom
Country in North America
while the governor general or monarch may exercise their power without ministerial advice in rare crisis situations, the use of the executive powers (or
Canada
Type of judicial remedy
ruled that while Marbury had a right to the commission and the duty was ministerial (thus potentially subject to mandamus), the Court lacked original jurisdiction
Mandamus
Scottish Parliament election, the Scottish National Party remains the largest party in the Scottish Parliament, winning 58 of the 129 seats. Scottish
2026_in_the_United_Kingdom
UK government department
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is a ministerial department of the Government of the United Kingdom. It was established on 7 February
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Department_for_Energy_Security_and_Net_Zero
UK government copyright licence
governments of Wales and Scotland. The Welsh Government has made its works available under the OGL since 2016, while the Scottish Government has done so
Open_Government_Licence
Paisley, Glasgow. 14 March – The Scottish Parliament Corporate Body finds Michael Matheson in breach of the Ministerial Code over his £11,000 iPad bill. Mountaineer
2024_in_Scotland
and will develop codes of practice which are in addition to the law and the jurisdiction of the Scottish Land Court. The Scottish Land Commission is
Scottish_Land_Commission
This is a complete list of Scottish statutory instruments in 2024. The Health (Tobacco, Nicotine etc. and Care) (Scotland) Act 2016 (Commencement No. 6)
List of Scottish statutory instruments, 2024
List_of_Scottish_statutory_instruments,_2024
Sub-national area of England
are West Country derbies and London derbies. Rugby union is the dominant code played in the south with a minor rugby league presence. One of the biggest
Southern_England
Overview of the events of 2026 in the United Kingdom
January – In Scotland, Cabinet Secretary for Justice Angela Constance is found by an investigation to have broken the ministerial code with comments
2026 in United Kingdom politics and government
2026_in_United_Kingdom_politics_and_government
Government of the United Kingdom from 2022 to 2024
after an investigation said he had committed a "serious breach of ministerial code" over his tax affairs. He was replaced by Greg Hands, who was a Trade
Sunak_ministry
First Minister of Northern Ireland since 2024
by environmentalists. The court ruled that she was in breach of the Ministerial Code, having not sought the necessary permissions for the transfer from
Michelle_O'Neill
complete list of Scottish statutory instruments in 2018. The First-tier Tribunal for Scotland (Transfer of Functions of the Scottish Charity Appeals Panel)
List of Scottish statutory instruments, 2018
List_of_Scottish_statutory_instruments,_2018
1974 spy novel by John le Carré
treated with suspicion by both Smiley and Control. Alleline obtained ministerial support to circumvent Control's authority, and his post-Testify promotion
Tinker_Tailor_Soldier_Spy
This is a complete list of Scottish statutory instruments in 2017. The North East Scotland Trunk Roads (Temporary Prohibitions of Traffic and Overtaking
List of Scottish statutory instruments, 2017
List_of_Scottish_statutory_instruments,_2017
Head of the British Civil Service
instance, the cabinet secretary is responsible for administering the Ministerial Code which governs the conduct of ministers (also known as the Rule Book
Cabinet Secretary (United Kingdom)
Cabinet_Secretary_(United_Kingdom)
British politician (born 1979)
'deeply regrettable' breach of government code". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 7 November 2025. "Ministerial Appointments: July 2026". GOV.UK. 20 July
Lisa_Nandy
Dictator of Germany from 1933 to 1945
Göring Minister of the Interior for Prussia. Hitler had insisted on the ministerial positions as a way to gain control over the police in much of Germany
Adolf_Hitler
325) The Scottish Child Payment (Ancillary Provision) Regulations 2022 (S.S.I. 2022 No. 326) The Scottish Biometrics Commissioner Act 2020 (Code of Practice)
List of Scottish statutory instruments, 2022
List_of_Scottish_statutory_instruments,_2022
list of Scottish statutory instruments in 2021. The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment
List of Scottish statutory instruments, 2021
List_of_Scottish_statutory_instruments,_2021
Act of Parliament of the United Kingdom
Durrant, Tim; Pannell, Jack; Hodson, Catherine (2021). "Updating the ministerial code" (PDF). Institute for Government. Archived (PDF) from the original
Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2006
Northern_Ireland_(St_Andrews_Agreement)_Act_2006
Service. Retrieved 9 April 2021. Lomas, Natasha (6 September 2023). "Ministerial statement on UK's Online Safety Bill seen as steering out of encryption
Legality_of_child_pornography
British politician (born 1979)
and Pudsey, formerly Leeds West, since 2010. She held various shadow ministerial and shadow cabinet portfolios between 2010 and 2015 and from 2020 until
Rachel_Reeves
UK statutory authority
January 2020, and is part of the Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP) under code SR 3.1.1. In January 2020, the Gambling Commission approved
Gambling_Commission
British politician (born 1969)
reshuffle. Following allegations that Suella Braverman had breached the ministerial code by sending secure information with her private email, Cooper asked
Yvette_Cooper
Scottish education funding council
The Scottish Funding Council (Scottish Gaelic: Comhairle Maoineachaidh na h-Alba; SFC), formally the Scottish Further and Higher Education Funding Council
Scottish_Funding_Council
No. 5) The Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 (Remuneration) Amendment Regulations 2016 (S.S.I. 2016 No. 6) The Scottish Local Government Elections Amendment
List of Scottish statutory instruments, 2016
List_of_Scottish_statutory_instruments,_2016
SCOTTISH MINISTERIAL-CODE
SCOTTISH MINISTERIAL-CODE
Surname or Lastname
Scottish
Scottish : variant of Brodie.English : variant of Broady.
Surname or Lastname
Scottish
Scottish : variant of McKenzie.English : variant of Kinsey.
Male
English
Pet form of English Scott, SCOTTIE means "Scotsman."
Surname or Lastname
Scottish
Scottish : variant of Norris.English : variant of Northey.
Boy/Male
English Scottish American
From Scotland; a Gael.
Girl/Female
Scottish
Name of a prominent Scottish clan spelled to preserve original Scottish pronunciation.
Surname or Lastname
Scottish
Scottish : variant of Troup.English : variant of Throop.
Male
Scottish
Scottish name LAIRD means "landowner."
Female
Scottish
Pet form of Scottish Mairead, MYSIE means "pearl."
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Christian, English, Jamaican, Scottish
From Scotland; A Gael; Diminutive of Scott; A Scotsman
Girl/Female
Scottish
Scottish Gaelic form of Jane: God is gracious.
Female
Scottish
Scottish form of English Norma, NORMANNA means "northman."
Girl/Female
Scottish
Scottish surname and place name.
Female
Scottish
Pet form of Scottish Maighread, PEIGI means "pearl."
Boy/Male
Scottish
Sea. A Scottish surname and place name.
Female
Scottish
Scottish Gaelic name DEÃ’IRIDH means "pilgrim."
Female
Scottish
Scottish form of English Norma, NORMINA means "northman."
Female
Scottish
Manx form of Scottish Peigi, PAAIE means "pearl."
Female
Scottish
Scottish name MAIGHDLIN means "magnificent."
Girl/Female
Scottish Welsh
Scottish place name.
SCOTTISH MINISTERIAL-CODE
SCOTTISH MINISTERIAL-CODE
SCOTTISH MINISTERIAL-CODE
SCOTTISH MINISTERIAL-CODE
SCOTTISH MINISTERIAL-CODE
SCOTTISH MINISTERIAL-CODE
SCOTTISH MINISTERIAL-CODE
a.
Serving to aid; ministering.
a.
Ministerial.
n.
A magisterial injunction.
a.
Of or pertaining to ministry or service; serving; attendant.
a.
Tending to advance or promote; contributive.
a.
Of or pertaining to the office of a minister or to the ministry as a body, whether civil or sacerdotal.
a.
Sottish; foolish; stupid; dull.
a.
Like a slut; untidy; indecently negligent of cleanliness; disorderly; as, a sluttish woman.
n.
The act of ministering; service; ministry.
adv.
In a magisterial manner.
adv.
In a ministerial manner; in the character or capacity of a minister.
n.
A diminutive of the bendlet, containing one half its area or one quarter the area of the bend. When a single cottise is used alone it is often called a cost. See also Couple-close.
a.
Of or pertaining to Caledonia or Scotland; Scottish; Scotch.
a.
Like a sot; doltish; very foolish; drunken.
n.
See Cottise.
v. t.
Easily frightened; timorous; shy; untrustworthy; as, a skittish colt.
n.
Alt. of Schottische
a.
Of or pertaining to the inhabitants of Scotland, their country, or their language; as, Scottish industry or economy; a Scottish chief; a Scottish dialect.
a.
Doubtful; skittish.
n.
The act of ministering; ministration; service.