Part 1The civil service
CHAPTER 1Statutory basis for management of the civil service
Codes of conduct
I16Diplomatic service code
1
The Secretary of State must publish a code of conduct for the diplomatic service.
2
In this Chapter “diplomatic service code” means the code of conduct published under this section as it is in force for the time being.
3
The Secretary of State must lay the diplomatic service code before Parliament.
4
The diplomatic service code forms part of the terms and conditions of service of any civil servant covered by the code.