Civil Service reform

Documents to download

This note outlines the Coalition Government’s plans for the civil service. It also provides a very brief overview of civil service reform since 1979.

The Parliamentary Ombudsman: role and proposals for reform

This paper looks at the role of the Parliamentary Ombudsman, and recent proposals for its reform.
- Government
- Parliament
How are diplomats appointed?

Diplomatic representatives of the UK to other countries are appointed by the Monarch, on advice from the Foreign Secretary.
- Government
- Monarchy
The United Kingdom constitution – a mapping exercise

A briefing paper which "maps" (or summarises) the main elements of the United Kingdom's uncodified constitution.