CEL Response to the IoD consultation on the Code of Conduct for Directors
By Professor Iris Chiu, Dr Anna Donovan and Dr Pedro Schilling de Carvalho
4 September 2024
CEL Response to the IoD consultation on the Code of Conduct for Directors
Summary
This paper responds to the Institute of Directors’ consultation on the Code of Conduct for Directors. The response supports the IoD’s vision of improving business culture and restoring public trust, whilst setting out several areas for further consideration. In particular, the response argues that the purpose and governance role of the Code must be clarified, whilst identifying several areas of potential legal risk.