The Advisory Committee on Business Appointments (Acoba) is set to be dismantled after being criticized for its lack of effectiveness in regulating the transition between public office and private sector roles. Established rules limited Acoba's power, rendering it incapable of enforcing consequences for breaches. Future reforms, led by Sir Keir Starmer, will mandate former ministers return severance payments for violations. Acoba's responsibilities will be transferred to a new adviser on ministerial standards and the civil service commission, highlighting the urgent need for reform and accountability in this area.
The Advisory Committee on Business Appointments (Acoba) faced extensive criticism for its ineffectiveness and has been deemed toothless, unable to impose meaningful consequences for breaches of regulations.
Sir Keir Starmer's promised reforms intend to enhance accountability by requiring former ministers and senior civil servants to return severance payments in breach cases, redistributing Acoba's functions.
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