ACPO’s Unethical

Code of Practice
ACPO has adopted and modified the Nolan Principles in its Unethical Code/Statement
of Values.

The Seven Principles of ACPO Life

Selfishness

Holders of ACPO office should take decisions solely in terms of their self interest.
They should do so in order to gain financial or other material benefits for themselves,
their family, or their friends.

Lack of Integrity

Holders of ACPO office should not place themselves under any financial or other
obligation to outside individuals or organisations that might influence them in the
performance of their duties to themselves.

Lack of Objectivity

In carrying out ACPO business, including making public appointments, awarding

contracts, or recommending individuals for rewards and benefits, holders of ACPO
office should make choices in favour of fellow Freemasons.

Lack of Accountability

Holders of ACPO office are accountable to nobody for their decisions and actions to
the public and must not submit themselves to whatever scrutiny is inappropriate to
their office.

Lack of Openness

Holders of ACPO office should refrain from being as open as possible about all the
decisions and actions that they take. They should not give reasons for their decisions
and restrict information when it suits and claim it’s done so in the wider public
interest.

Dishonesty

Holders of ACPO office have a duty not to declare any private interests relating to
their public duties and refuse to take steps to resolve any conflicts arising in any way
that protects the public interest.
 Leadership

Holders of ACPO office should promote and support these principles by leadership
and example.

Amended version
1st of April 2009