Report

A new Civil Service Act

The Institute for Government presents a draft Civil Service Bill.

12 MAY 2025

This paper puts forward the Institute's view on how to improve the management, functioning and oversight of the civil service

Since our foundation the Institute for Government has argued for improved accountability in government and researched ways to achieve it. In recent years we have led calls for a new statute for the civil service to underpin its role as a vital part of the state, and to improve its management and oversight. This paper presents a draft Bill designed to achieve these objectives.

Rewiring the state

Hear the Institute’s ideas about rewiring the state, including valedictory reflections from Lord Sainsbury on government reform and the civil service.

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